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21CTO
Feb 4, 2021 · Cloud Computing

How Wang Jian’s Simple Philosophy Built Alibaba Cloud and the City Brain

The article chronicles Wang Jian’s humble beginnings, rapid rise to academic and corporate leadership, his decisive role in creating Alibaba’s cloud architecture, the challenges of the "Fly‑Sky" project, and his visionary push for the City Brain, illustrating how belief, focus, and system‑level thinking drive transformative technology.

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How Wang Jian’s Simple Philosophy Built Alibaba Cloud and the City Brain
21CTO
21CTO
May 20, 2017 · Cloud Computing

How Wang Jian Turned Alibaba Cloud into China’s Cloud Computing Powerhouse

The article chronicles Wang Jian’s journey from a psychology professor to Alibaba’s CTO, detailing his pivotal role in building the "Flying Sky" cloud operating system, pioneering the "City Brain" project, and shaping China’s cloud computing landscape despite fierce internal criticism.

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How Wang Jian Turned Alibaba Cloud into China’s Cloud Computing Powerhouse