He advocated for a "build, run, manage, connect, and protect" framework for applications across any cloud or device, which was a core theme of his general session appearances at VMworld 2019 .
As the SVP and CTO for Cloud Architecture, he led teams in assisting customers with digital transformation programs, focusing on the actual "how-to" of moving workloads to the cloud. VMware’s Greg Lavender to Speak on Getting IT Done
Applying rigorous software engineering principles derived from his academic background at the University of Texas at Austin to solve large-scale enterprise problems. He advocated for a "build, run, manage, connect,
Transforming dysfunctional teams into productive units through active mentorship and knowledge sharing. Key Themes of Greg Lavender’s VMware Tenure He
Moving from niche concepts like confidential computing to mainstream, built-in features.
While there is no single recorded talk titled exactly "Getting IT Done," Greg Lavender's tenure as VMware's Senior Vice President and Chief Technology Officer (2018–2021) was defined by a pragmatic, execution-focused philosophy often described as a "software-first" approach to digital transformation. Key Themes of Greg Lavender’s VMware Tenure
He played a critical role in VMware’s shift from a virtualization-only company to an enterprise-ready, cloud-native leader, particularly through the acquisition of Pivotal Software to enhance developer productivity.
