Age – 38
Company Name – Cloudgrowth
Position In the Company – Founder/CEO and Author
Bio: Justin Cook is a #1 Amazon Best-Selling author, an IT leader in architecture with over 20 years in systems architecture, the Founder of Cloudgrowth, a global IT services company, and the Founder of the non-profit, WriteFree.org. He speaks three languages and holds a Master of Science in Information Systems, a Master of Science in Information Technology, and a Bachelor of Arts in Spanish Language and Literature. He was awarded an AWS Gold Jacket for having acquired all available AWS certifications. He is an AWS Ambassador and Community Builder, a Microsoft Certified Solutions Architect and DevOps Expert, an Alibaba Cloud MVP, and has acquired over 50 technical certifications, all completed while leading and managing large cloud transformations for top Fortune 100 companies.
His novel, Infectious Injustice, shot up to the #1 spot on the Amazon Best Seller List in 8 categories, in 3 different languages, within the first month. It also became the #1 Hot New Release in numerous categories.
“The Must Read of 2023. Cook’s storytelling is a remarkable blend of comedic banter and a stoic sense of realism. This balance adds depth and authenticity to his narrative, making it even more captivating. A must-read for anyone seeking a deeper understanding of the human capacity to endure, evolve, and ultimately triumph over the most challenging of circumstances.” – UK Talk Radio
“No book will make readers appreciate the “little things” in life as much as Infectious Injustice. Justin Cook’s intricate description of the physical dangers and the mental torture of prison while separated from normal life will inspire readers to appreciate freedom, family, and work more. This book offers an awakening for the soul, bringing awareness to injustice in the American justice system with infectious humor and the hard-hitting truth.”—San Francisco Book Review
“Nobody said prison justice issues were easy, and no book outlines the concept and process as strongly as Cook’s. Another stark difference between this and more distancing analyses of justice systems is that Cook pours his heart, soul, and prison experiences into the story to meld memoir with nonfiction analysis. The result is far more personal and compelling than either approach could have achieved on its own, in contrast to other books that walk a thin line between political correctness and real, gritty experience. Cook’s chronicle is both hard to read and impossible to put down. It comes with an added, unexpected attraction: wry and probing humor. Candid and glaringly controversial, its experiences, contentions, and damning tone combine with passionate arguments and examples to create a set of moral, ethical, and psychological insights. These will prove critical for discussion and debate among a wide circle of readers, from book clubs interested in memoirs of prison experience to social justice and injustice classes, political science students, and anyone with a concern about fighting fear, repression, and incarceration disasters that operate undercover, in open defiance of democratic and humanitarian principles today. Infectious Injustice should be required, assigned reading for inmates and those who have any interest or involvement in a prison system.” —Midwest Book Review
“Cook doesn’t hold back, addressing the corruption, oppression, racism, and fear that are prevalent in the prison environment. He combines a dry and often dark humor with an impressive sense of stoicism. Cook’s tale is a testament to the human spirit’s endurance, loyalty, and quest for dignity. I cannot recommend it highly enough.” -Readers’ Favorite
“Death and despair dominate in this bone-chilling account that reads like a dystopian novel. A man who has been chewed up and spit out, yet remains standing.” -Indies Today
“Cook’s writing is both evocative and unapologetic, as he delves into the lives of those incarcerated in San Quentin. He dissects the inherent flaws in the U.S. criminal justice system and convincingly argues that mass incarceration is a societal ill that warrants immediate attention and reform. Cook’s prose is gripping, and his ability to bring forth the humanity of those affected by these injustices is commendable. Cook’s ability to convey the emotions and struggles of these individuals is a testament to his skill as a storyteller.” -Book Below
In this remarkable book, the author embraces an awe-inspiring level of honesty. His writing is open and vulnerable. Rather than shying away from the darker and more challenging aspects of his story, he shows us everything, inviting readers to join him on a truly heartbreaking journey. It is difficult not to be deeply emotionally affected. -OnlineBookClub
Rating: 10/10. Thoughtful, engaging, and memorable author Justin Cook’s “Infectious Injustice” is a must-read nonfiction read. The juxtaposition of the author’s life before in Silicon Valley and the hardships they endured while in prison were dramatic and engaging, allowing the reader to feel the depth of the author’s harrowing journey. -Author Anthony Avina
When he is not writing, Justin Cook is a leader in the field of strategic planning and cloud acceleration as the Head of Cloudgrowth, which specializes in generative artificial intelligence, machine learning, hybrid cloud/ multi-cloud, serverless, AI, Big Data, and more. He also founded WriteFree.org, a non-profit organization dedicated to empowering future writers and giving them a chance to become published in the organization’s yearly anthology. In his spare time, he teaches Kenpo where he holds a first-degree black belt.
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