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Yahoo
18-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Code Platoon Launches New AI & Cloud DevOps Program to Meet Evolving Tech Workforce Demands
Updated curriculum and program name reflect the growing importance of AI and Cloud Engineering in technology roles. CHICAGO, June 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Code Platoon, a nonprofit coding bootcamp for Veterans, active duty Servicemembers, and military families, is proud to announce the launch of its newly revamped AI Cloud and DevOps Engineering program. This update reflects a growing demand in the tech industry for professionals trained at the intersection of artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and DevOps engineering. The first cohort under the new curriculum, AI Cloud and DevOps Delta Platoon, will run from October 13, 2025, to April 25, 2026. Applications are now open through August 17, 2025. "AI and Cloud are no longer niche—they're foundational," said Rodrigo Levy, Executive Director and Founder of Code Platoon. "As employers rapidly adopt cloud-native infrastructure and AI tools, they're looking for professionals who can build, automate, and scale with those technologies in mind. This updated program equips our students with the exact skills." Why AI and Cloud Now? The tech industry has shifted. According to LinkedIn's 2025 Emerging Jobs Report, roles in AI and cloud engineering are among the fastest-growing in the U.S., with job listings in machine learning operations (MLOps), cloud automation, and AI deployment up more than 40% year over year. Employers are increasingly integrating AI tools, such as AWS Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker, into their workflows, and they need engineers who can keep pace with these developments. That's where Code Platoon's new program comes in. A Curriculum Designed for What's Next The AI Cloud and DevOps curriculum offers students hands-on experience with today's most widely used tools: AI tools: Amazon SageMaker, Amazon Bedrock, AWS AI services, Bedrock Agents Cloud & DevOps: Terraform, Ansible, GitHub Actions, Docker Data: SQL/NoSQL databases, full-stack cloud architecture Certifications: AWS AI Practitioner Certification Graduates will be ready to tackle complex, real-world problems, whether it's building automated cloud pipelines or deploying AI-powered applications. Adam Cahan, Program Director at Code Platoon, emphasized the need to stay ahead of industry trends: "We're not just teaching students how to configure servers—we're teaching them how to build intelligent, scalable systems. The new curriculum blends DevOps with applied AI so that our grads can go into a team and immediately add value." Bridging the Skills Gap for Veterans and Military Families Code Platoon has long focused on career training that leads directly to employment, with 80% of graduates landing jobs in software development, DevOps, or related roles. This new curriculum deepens that mission by targeting some of the most sought-after skills in tech today. Whether you're a tech professional looking to hire versatile engineers or a military Veteran or family member considering a future in cloud or AI, the AI Cloud and DevOps program offers a fast, effective path forward. About Code PlatoonCode Platoon is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit that transforms Veterans, active duty Servicemembers, and military families into professional software engineers through an immersive, hands-on educational process and dedicated career services support. We recognize the unique and diverse skill sets and experiences that Veterans and the military community bring to the tech industry and provide the hard and soft skills necessary for these individuals to transition into careers in tech. Contact Information:Jim Hennessey(312) 767-7673396832@ View original content: SOURCE Code Platoon
Yahoo
10-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Vimeo Elects Adam Cahan, Lydia Jett, and Kirsten Kliphouse to Board of Directors
NEW YORK, June 10, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Vimeo, Inc. (NASDAQ: VMEO), one of the largest and most trusted private video networks in the world, today announced the election of Adam Cahan, Lydia Jett, and Kirsten Kliphouse to its Board of Directors. The new Board members were elected during the company's Annual Stockholder Meeting on June 9, 2025. In addition to its new Board members, Vimeo also announced the departures of two Board members, Alesia J. Haas and Ida Kane, both of whom had served on the Board since Vimeo's spin-off in 2021. Vimeo's new Board members represent a diverse background of experience, helping continue to guide the company in a positive trajectory. We believe their combined expertise will be invaluable as we continue to innovate and serve our growing global community. More about the new Board members below: Adam Cahan is a senior technology executive with 25+ years of experience in the media technology and telecommunications industries. He most recently served as the CEO for PAX, a technology-based consumer packaged goods company in the health and wellbeing industry. Adam also served as a director on the supervisory board for ProSiebenSat.1 Media, one of Europe's largest media companies, and previously held senior leadership roles at Yahoo, MTV Networks, Google, McKinsey & Company and NBC Universal. Lydia Jett is a Founding Partner and Managing Partner, Head of Consumer Internet and eCommerce sectors of Softbank Investment Advisors. For 20+ years, Lydia has invested in and served on the boards of market-leading technology businesses, working with several of the most significant consumer platforms across the globe. Kirsten Kliphouse recently served as President of Google Cloud Americas, where she was responsible for leading and growing the sales, go-to-market, customer engagement, channel, and services organizations. Prior to Google Cloud, Kirsten held leadership positions at Red Hat, Microsoft, and served as CEO of Yardarm Technologies and Scaling Ventures. 'Expanding our Board with the combined experience of Adam, Lydia and Kirsten, I am energized by the wealth of opportunity ahead of us,' said Philip Moyer, CEO of Vimeo. 'These individuals have proven themselves in their own domains and bring a host of insights to help our customers across a variety of dynamic industries. Lastly, on behalf of our Board of Directors, we thank Alesia and Ida for their contributions and dedication to Vimeo since the company went public in 2021. We wish them well in their next endeavors.' About VimeoVimeo (NASDAQ: VMEO) is the world's most innovative video experience platform. We enable anyone to create high-quality video experiences to better connect and bring ideas to life. We proudly serve our community of millions of users – from creative storytellers to globally distributed teams at the world's largest companies – whose videos receive billions of views each month. Learn more at Contact: Frank Filiatrault / in to access your portfolio
