Blockchain: A Hype or a Hoax?
Blockchain technology and its real-world value.
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Separating lasting value from market hype.
More than 25 years leading technology change across AI, data, cloud, cyber security and blockchain, and nine books that make sense of it.
25+years in technology leadership
9books published
~4KLinkedIn followers
01 · About
About me
I’m a London-based global technology and transformation executive with more than 25 years of experience.
My interests span digital transformation, blockchain, artificial intelligence, cloud, cyber security and financial technology. I’m also the founder of IOSpeed Limited and BlockchainWalk.
I write, teach and mentor across technology and emerging digital trends, with a practical focus on separating lasting value from market hype.
02 · Books
Books
The Metaverse: Hype or Hoax?
A critical look at the metaverse and its future.
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Ethereum: The King of Decentralised Finance
Ethereum and the decentralised finance ecosystem.
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Cracking the Interview Code
Practical preparation for technology careers.
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Linux: Zero to Hero
Building practical Linux knowledge from the ground up.
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Professional Red Hat Enterprise Linux 3
Enterprise Linux administration and practice. Wrox.
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Professional Apache Security
Securing Apache-based web infrastructure. Wrox.
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Beginning Fedora 2
A practical introduction to Fedora Linux. Wrox.
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Beginning Red Hat Linux 9
A guide to Red Hat Linux for new users. Wrox.
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Where I work
01
AI and data
AI-enabled transformation, data strategy and practical adoption focused on measurable business value.
02
Cyber security
Digital trust, technology risk and resilient services for complex and regulated environments.
03
Cloud
Cloud strategy, modern platforms, operating models and technology change at enterprise scale.
04
Blockchain
Strategy, business use cases, tokenisation, decentralised finance and emerging financial infrastructure.
04 · Ventures
Ventures
IOSPEED LIMITED
Practical technology change, built around business value.
Specialised advisory, consulting and education across cyber security, blockchain, cloud, AI, data and technology transformation. Engagements are personal, evidence-led and designed for regulated and high-change environments.
- ConsultingBlockchain, cloud and transformation advisory.
- Cyber securitySecurity strategy, resilience, digital trust and technology risk.
- EducationFocused executive and technical training.
- DeliveryProduct strategy, architecture and implementation.
BLOCKCHAINWALK
Launching soon
BlockchainWalk
A new blockchain venture from Kapil Sharma. The website is on its way. Get in touch to hear about the launch first.
05 · Experience
Experience
Technology leader, author and builder, with more than 25 years across emerging technology and complex digital change.
- Technology strategy and transformation leadership across complex and regulated environments
- AI and data strategy focused on responsible adoption and measurable business outcomes
- Cloud transformation, modern platforms and enterprise operating models
- Cyber security, resilience, digital trust and technology risk
- Blockchain strategy, tokenisation, digital assets and decentralised finance
- Published author, trainer and mentor for technology professionals and business leaders
06 · Contact
Let’s talk about what you’re building.
I welcome thoughtful conversations about partnerships, mentoring, consulting, advisory work, executive education and speaking.
kapil@kapils.net