Summary
Scott Pletcher is a seasoned cloud and training professional with over a decade of experience translating complex technology into practical learning and transformation programs. Currently a Trainer at CBT Nuggets, he combines hands-on cloud expertise with a deep research focus on how machine learning and AI reshape ethics, privacy, and personal agency. His background spans roles from principal developer advocate and community training architect to enterprise architect and practice director, giving him a rare blend of instructional design, developer advocacy, and large-scale systems experience. Scott completed advanced studies as a doctoral student at Purdue, reflecting his commitment to rigorous exploration of AI’s societal impacts. Based in Indianapolis, he has repeatedly bridged academia, industry, and freelance advisory work to help organizations adopt cloud-enabled AI responsibly. Colleagues describe him as curious and thoughtful, equally comfortable explaining core cloud concepts or debating the moral implications of emerging AI.
9 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
BS, BS at University of Alabama at Birmingham
Master of Business Administration - MBA, Master of Business Administration - MBA at The Citadel