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Author Biography
Henry Golas
Principal Solution Architect, Cloudian
Henry Golas is a highly accomplished IT professional and Principal Solution Architect at Cloudian Inc., based in Canada. With over 20 years of experience in the enterprise IT and data infrastructure space, Henry has developed deep expertise in object storage, S3-compatible solutions, hybrid cloud architecture, and data lifecycle management. His passion lies in helping organizations modernize how they store, manage, and interact with their data.
At Cloudian, where he has been since 2019, Henry leads strategic architecture engagements, with a strong focus on federal and enterprise customers. He is instrumental in designing innovative technology solutions that integrate Cloudian’s offerings with those from key partners and alliances. His consultative approach emphasizes business outcomes, ensuring that technical decisions align closely with organizational goals. Henry is also a recognized evangelist for S3 and Object Storage, frequently advocating for their transformative role in data modernization, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Before joining Cloudian, Henry spent over eight years at Hitachi Vantara, where he held progressive roles across technical consulting and solution architecture. As a Principal Technical Consultant and later a Solutions Consultant, he provided pre-sales leadership in data management, analytics, and digital transformation. He worked closely with enterprise clients to define requirements, architect robust solutions across the HDS ecosystem, and deliver high-impact professional services engagements. His work extended from storage and SAN architecture to advanced cloud solutions and data classification.
Earlier in his career, Henry held technical positions at Symcor, Research In Motion (BlackBerry), and Capgemini, where he built his foundational skills in Linux systems administration, storage performance, data migration, and enterprise system integration.
Known for his technical depth, strategic mindset, and customer-first approach, Henry consistently operates as a trusted advisor, bridging the gap between complex technologies and real-world business needs. He is passionate about continuous learning and thrives in environments where he can drive innovation, build strong partnerships, and deliver measurable value.
At Cloudian, where he has been since 2019, Henry leads strategic architecture engagements, with a strong focus on federal and enterprise customers. He is instrumental in designing innovative technology solutions that integrate Cloudian’s offerings with those from key partners and alliances. His consultative approach emphasizes business outcomes, ensuring that technical decisions align closely with organizational goals. Henry is also a recognized evangelist for S3 and Object Storage, frequently advocating for their transformative role in data modernization, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Before joining Cloudian, Henry spent over eight years at Hitachi Vantara, where he held progressive roles across technical consulting and solution architecture. As a Principal Technical Consultant and later a Solutions Consultant, he provided pre-sales leadership in data management, analytics, and digital transformation. He worked closely with enterprise clients to define requirements, architect robust solutions across the HDS ecosystem, and deliver high-impact professional services engagements. His work extended from storage and SAN architecture to advanced cloud solutions and data classification.
Earlier in his career, Henry held technical positions at Symcor, Research In Motion (BlackBerry), and Capgemini, where he built his foundational skills in Linux systems administration, storage performance, data migration, and enterprise system integration.
Known for his technical depth, strategic mindset, and customer-first approach, Henry consistently operates as a trusted advisor, bridging the gap between complex technologies and real-world business needs. He is passionate about continuous learning and thrives in environments where he can drive innovation, build strong partnerships, and deliver measurable value.
