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About Charsoft

Learn about our mission and history.

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At the Intersection of Innovation and Education

Most cloud consultants just build. At Charsoft, we build and teach.

Led by the Google Cloud Trainer of the Year, Charsoft was founded on the principle that the greatest barrier to AI adoption isn't the technology—it's the knowledge gap. We don't just hand over a finished architecture; we architect the skills your team needs to lead in an AI-first economy.

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Why the “Trainer of the Year” Designation Matters for You

When Google designates a “Trainer of the Year,” it's a recognition of more than just technical knowledge. It's a validation of:

  • Pedagogical Excellence: The ability to translate complex GCP and Azure architectures into actionable business strategies.
  • Deep Cloud Proficiency: Mastery across the full Google Cloud ecosystem, from Vertex AI and BigQuery to advanced FinOps.
  • Proven Impact: A track record of moving thousands of students from technical “novices” to high-level “architects.”

Our team

Our team of experienced professionals is passionate about helping clients achieve their goals. We have a proven track record of success in delivering high-quality results.

Charlene Banks
Charlene Banks
Founder & CEO
Blake Barnes-Cook
Blake Barnes-Cook
CFO/CTO

Our Philosophy

We believe that AI Leadership is a skill, not a title. By utilizing the same award-winning methodologies used to train Google's own partners, we help your organization bypass the “trial and error” phase of AI implementation.