In the post-Snowden world, you need to enable others to build their own cloud and have mobility of applications. That’s both because of the physicality of computing–where the speed of light still matters–and because of geopolitics.

I think playing cricket taught me more about working in teams and leadership that has stayed with me throughout my career.

What was true then and what is true now is that we create technology so others can create more technology.

In the post-Snowden world, you need to enable others to build their own cloud and have mobility of applications. That’s both because of the physicality of computing–where the speed of light still matters–and because of geopolitics.

Finally, I truly believe that each of us must find meaning in our work. The best work happens when you know that it's not just work, but something that will improve other people's lives.

Technologies will come and go, so you need to be able to both ask and answer the question: What do you do as a company, why do you exist?

Be passionate and bold. Always keep learning. You stop doing useful things if you don't learn.