Adrian Drummond is a dedicated and innovative professional, actively involved in various technology-focused ventures. With experience spanning AI, cloud technologies, and software development, Adrian has a keen interest in building applications that utilize AWS, often focusing on enhancing educational and training experiences through unique methods such as lightboard technology. Adrian is also known for their entrepreneurial spirit, evidenced by their work on Brain ???? Cloud, a company aimed at empowering people to build and leverage AI-enhanced applications.
Adrian’s projects are often geared towards training and enabling non-technical users to build software solutions, demonstrating a passion for democratizing tech skills. Additionally, Adrian is known for fostering a collaborative environment, especially in team settings, and values the sharing of knowledge across technical and non-technical team members alike. Their positive outlook, inspired by stories like David and Goliath, reflects resilience and a strategic approach to overcoming challenges.
Driven by optimism and a desire to solve meaningful problems, Adrian has a vision of expanding Brain ???? Cloud’s reach within the AWS ecosystem, aiming to create substantial value for partners and clients alike.
For fun, Adrian likes Reggae music, motorcycles, and dreams of one day being a beekeeper on his fly-in vertical farm with 3D printed houses using sustainable energy.
About Adrian Drummond
Q: Please tell us a little bit about your family.
My family is from Jamaica
Q: Please tell us about your current, past, or future career. What do you love most about what you do?
The ideal engineer is a composite … He is not a scientist, he is not a mathematician, he is not a sociologist or a writer; but he may use the knowledge and techniques of any or all of these disciplines in solving engineering problems. N. W. Dougherty, 1955 I have been working as an engineer full-time since 2005 and I have successfully supported several engineering projects during my career. My personal interests are: Drones and Air Traffic Logistics Amazon Web Services (AWS) Prototyping New Ideas Automotive Engineering Defense Contracting Government and Politics San Diego Tableau Users Group Motorcycles Cyber Security Toastmasters Basketball Volunteerism Traveling I am an experienced Developer, and Architect of Amazon Web Services (AWS). I have presented on several topics within my professional community and love to meet others doing the same. I’m always looking for opportunities to talk about AWS and Drones with other professionals. I currently hold the following certifications: AWS Certified Solutions Architect – The Architect Associate exam is intended for individuals with experience designing distributed applications and systems on the AWS platform. AWS Certified Developer – The Developer Associate exam validates technical expertise in developing and maintaining applications on the AWS platform.
Q: What advice would you give to people?
Don’t be an asshole. Do good with your life and freedom in the land of the brave.
Q: Where do you see yourself in 5 to 10 years?
I want to be president of the united states one day
Adrian Drummond & Our Community
Q: What are a few of your favorite restaurants in our community?
Rock Steady Jamaican Food
Q: How long have you lived or worked in our community?
10 years
Q: Who is the most interesting person you’ve met here in our community?
Oscar Miranda https://www.linkedin.com/in/oscarmiranda1/
Q: What current or former local business makes you the most nostalgic about our community?
$5 burritos at Rolando’s
Q: What is your favorite thing or something unique about our community?
San Diego is a classy city
Q: If you could choose anyone alive today and not a relative, with whom would you love to have lunch? Why? And where locally would you meet for this lunch?
The governor of california at Rock Stead Jamaican food
For Fun
Q: What is one of your favorite movies? TV shows?
The Matrix and Inception and Succession and Forest Gump
Q: (Even for friends or family), what is something interesting that most people don’t know about you?
I am an Eagle Scout
Q: What would you rate a 10 out of 10?
Deep REM Sleep
Q: Who inspires you to be better?
“The heights by great men reached and kept were not attained by sudden flight, but they while their companions slept, were toiling upward in the night.” Henry Wadsworth Longfellow
Q: What community organizations and/or local nonprofits do you admire/support?
SWE and NSBE: Society of Women Engineers and National Society of Black Engineers
Q: What is the best advice you’ve ever received?
Never, Never, Never Give Up
Q: What Neighborhood do you live in?
Downtown Columbia
What I love about my Neighborhood:
The Waterfront
Please describe your ideal San Diego weekend:
Sleep and Fireworks
Q: Finally, what three words or phrases come to mind when you think of the word HOME?
Florida, Rest, Home is where you make it.
