Sean O'Brien - Internet2

Sean O'Brien sobrien@internet2.edu

Associate Vice President, NET+, Internet2

Sean O’Brien leads Internet2’s NET+ cloud service program working with institutions on the collaborative development, evaluation, and management of cloud services for the research and education community. He has worked in a variety of roles in higher education and the private sector focusing on cloud enablement, institutional research, and project management.

03
Jun
2026

Cloud

Meet Answers By Experts, the Internet2 Cloud Chatbot

What You Need to Know Internet2 and Cal Poly created an intelligent solution that makes hundreds of documents, video recordings, presentations, and audio files searchable via natural-language queries. Dive into this article to understand the chatbot’s many facets. Then, head over to the site to try it out and leave…

23
Apr
2026

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Spring 2026

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Cultivating Community and Collaboration: Research, Resources, and Reassurance Sixty-four percent of gardeners surveyed in the U.S. plan to expand their gardens this year. As the…

22
Apr
2026

Cloud

Because of You, There’s Always a Silver Lining

Volunteers continue to be integral to the work we do every day to make a better cloud for the research and education (R&E) community. Scientifically, a “silver lining” occurs when clouds act as mirrors, reflecting sunlight and brightening the surrounding sky. During National Volunteer Appreciation Week (April 19…

30
Jan
2026

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Winter 2026

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Gather Around the Fire: New Year, Same Commitment to You As we begin 2026, higher education has clearly crossed a technology threshold. Emerging institutional needs…

23
Oct
2025

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Fall 2025

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Challenges Happen. Community Helps. Each new season typically comes with its own unique fanfare. In the fall, many of us around the U.S. anticipate turning…

01
Jul
2025

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Summer 2025

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates On the Road Again: Connecting with the NET+ Cloud Community According to a recent survey, more than 80 percent of people plan to road trip…

16
Apr
2025

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Spring 2025

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Navigate Change with the NET+ Cloud Community Around this time last year, I discussed cloud journey pathways and highlighted NET+ Program resources. R&E…

10
Feb
2025

Cloud

Learn, Connect, Adapt: Internet2 NET+ AI Updates

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes The world of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is rapidly evolving, and the Internet2 NET+ program is committed to helping the Research and Education (R&E) community adapt to this changing landscape. These AI updates highlight how we’re…

13
Jan
2025

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Winter 2025

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Providing Innovative Cloud Solutions Tailored to R&E: We’re on a Mission! Happy New Year – emphasis on new! We’re just a few weeks into…

30
Sep
2024

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Fall 2024

Estimated reading time: 8 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Providing Services for All Seasons of Your Cloud Journey: Here We Grow Again! “It is only the farmer who faithfully plants seeds in the Spring,…

26
Mar
2024

Cloud

Cloud Scorecard Questionnaire Adds New Questions on AI and Data Privacy

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Advisory Group Approves New Version of the Questionnaire We are excited to announce the release of a new version of the Internet2 Cloud Scorecard Questionnaire. The Cloud Scorecard and Profiles Advisory Group…

11
Jan
2024

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Winter 2024

Estimated reading time: 9 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates How Can We Help You Keep Your Cloud New Year’s Resolutions? Did you know… the tradition of making New Year’s resolutions dates back to over 4,000 years ago? As a…

10
Aug
2023

Events Cloud

More Choices for Cloud, Community, and Collaboration at Internet2 Events

Estimated reading time: 5 minutes Internet2 and the NET+ Team are keeping lots of cloud coming your way. We want to ensure you’re aware of some upcoming opportunities to learn with your peers in the research and education (R&E) community. In addition,…

06
Jul
2023

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Summer 2023

Estimated reading time: 7 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Summer of Superheroes and Services “Those were the best days of my life/ Oh, yeah/ Back in the summer of ’69”—“Summer Of ’69” (Songwriters: Bryan Adams and James Douglas Vallance)…

06
Apr
2023

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Spring 2023

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates Stepping Up to the Plate Last week Major League Baseball fans celebrated the start of the season, Opening Day 2023. Hall of Fame pitcher Early Wynn Jr. (January…

31
Mar
2023

Cloud

Internet2 NET+ Recognizes National Procurement Month

Estimated reading time: 4 minutes March is National Procurement Month, a time to recognize the vital role that procurement professionals play in the research and education community (R&E). Procurement is not just about buying goods and services, but also about ensuring that…

15
Mar
2023

Cloud

NET+ Cloud Services: How to Get Cloud Superpowers

Does your job often feel like you need superpowers to accomplish it? Without question, research and education (R&E) professionals have always been superheroes. But, especially with the events of the past two years, even superheroes can use more superpowers. Many NET+ subscribers and supporters describe their experience…

20
Jan
2023

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Winter 2023

Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates New Year. Same Resolve. With a new year often comes renewed focus. At the start of each year, an estimated 39% of adults in the U.S. make resolutions to help them focus on – and achieve – their goals. According to recent…

03
Oct
2022

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Fall 2022

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates New Season. New Resources. New Opportunities. American journalist and author Jim Bishop described autumn as “having more gold in its pocket than all the other seasons.” His description seems…

07
Sep
2022

Cloud

NET+ Cloud Services Has a New Front Door

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes Have you seen our new front door? We’ve engaged with stakeholders to revisit, clarify, and repackage the reasons why Internet2 members and participants find the NET+ Program so useful and how research and education institutions benefit when…

15
Aug
2022

Cloud

NET+ Cloud Services: Shared Values, Shared Benefit

Estimated reading time: 2 minutes How can cloud services work well for higher ed and research and education (R&E) institutions? That’s really the point of the new NET+ Guide. It’s designed to be a quick reference for you…

06
Jul
2022

Cloud

Catching Up on the Cloud: Summer 2022

Estimated reading time: 6 minutes Internet2 NET+ and Other Cloud Program Updates At Your Service It’s officially summer. We’re just three weeks into what meteorologists at the Old Farmer’s Almanac predict will be a summer of hotter than normal temperatures across most…

22
Apr
2022

Cloud

Thanks to You, We’re on Cloud Nine

Estimated reading time: 3 minutes Volunteers are integral to the work we do every day to make a better cloud for the research and education community. During National Volunteer Week (April 17 – 22), we thank NET+ volunteers for all they do…