David Lifka discusses his dual roles and goals as Interim Chief Information Officer / Vice President for Information Technologies and Director of the Center for Advanced Computing, covering important IT@Cornell initiatives started under Ted Dodds and looking ahead. A highlight includes the growing role of cloud computing for both administration and research, including associated benefits, challenges, and its influence on IT careers looking forward. The rise of Cornell-related cloud activities, such as the CIT Cloudification Service and the Center for Advanced Computing's lead role on a $5 million NSF project to build a cloud computing resource for academic research, was also discussed.