Ryan Kroonenburg 🆕 Tested

[Traditional Training] ---> High Cost ($$$$) ---> Exclusive/Inaccessible [A Cloud Guru Model] ---> Low Cost ($) ---> Democratic/Accessible to All

Recognizing that everyday developers and career changers were being priced out of the market, he saw an immense opportunity to create affordable, high-quality online training. The Birth of A Cloud Guru ryan kroonenburg

Instead of overwhelming beginners with dense jargon, Kroonenburg broke down core infrastructure concepts—like Amazon S3, EC2, IAM, and Route53—into real-world analogies. 2. Gamification and "Learn by Doing" he pivoted into tech

Kroonenburg’s career began far outside the world of information technology. During the global financial crisis, he found himself working as an in the United Kingdom. Seeking a fresh start, he pivoted into tech, starting as a systems engineer at Rackspace . ryan kroonenburg