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Pavlos Ioannou Katidis

Author: Pavlos Ioannou Katidis

Pavlos Ioannou Katidis is a Senior Specialist Solutions Architect at AWS, specializing in Amazon Simple Email Service (SES) and AWS End User Messaging. With deep expertise in designing scalable and resilient solutions, Pavlos focuses on designing and building mass communication systems and omnichannel frameworks. He has authored widely adopted AWS workshops, blogs, and technical solutions, and developed internal tools leveraging Generative AI to streamline processes and boost productivity. Pavlos has represented AWS at re:Invent, speaking on topics such as resilient notification systems, one-time password setups, and high-volume messaging best practices. In his spare time, he enjoys playing tennis, walking, and working on personal coding projects.

Best practices for building high-performance WhatsApp AI assistant using AWS

WhatsApp is one of the most widely used messaging platforms globally, making it an ideal channel for customer engagement. Whether you’re building a virtual assistant, a customer AI assistant, or an internal communication tool, developing a WhatsApp AI assistant presents unique design and operational challenges. In this post, we explore best practices for building a […]

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Enhancing Message Reach: An Omnichannel Approach Using WhatsApp, SMS, and Email with AWS

SMS, WhatsApp, and email are essential channels for communication, each offering distinct advantages. SMS is known for its high deliverability and broad accessibility, making it a reliable choice for reaching users even without internet access. However, SMS can be costly, and delivery failures may lead to opportunity costs, such as potential lost sales if users […]

How Amazon SES Mail Manager Elevates Email Security and Efficiency

In today’s digital landscape, efficient and secure email management is essential for businesses facing the complexities of cyber threats and regulatory compliance. Companies are seeking ways to safeguard against unauthorized access and apply audit rules, while maintaining operational efficiency. Amazon SES Mail Manager is designed to meet these challenges, offering a suite of features that […]

Using one-click unsubscribe with Amazon SES

Gmail and Yahoo have announced new requirements for bulk senders that take effect in February 2024. The requirements aim to reduce delivery of malicious or unwanted email to the users of these mailbox providers. We recommend that Amazon SES senders who operate outside of the SES sandbox assume these bulk sender requirements apply to them. […]

Increase your email engagement using AMP.

This blog introduces the use of Accelerated Mobile Pages (AMP) with Amazon Simple Email Service (SES). It provides you a guide on how to configure AMP, a ready AMP email template and a working code example that uses Amazon SES API to send the AMP email. AMP emails support components that recipients can interact without […]