Lavender emphasized that "getting it done" required integrated security, notably through products like Workspace One , which helped public sector customers adopt secured cloud-based IT. Professional Philosophy
During his time at VMware, Lavender’s leadership centered on moving beyond theoretical cloud strategies to practical implementation:
Moving from niche concepts like confidential computing to mainstream, built-in features. VMware’s Greg Lavender to Speak on Getting IT Done
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.
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 . He advocated for a "build, run, manage, connect,
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. He advocated for a "build
Transforming dysfunctional teams into productive units through active mentorship and knowledge sharing.
