AWS Public Sector Blog
Author: Andreas Jakl
Andreas Jakl is lecturer for digital healthcare at the St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences, focusing on mobile technologies, augmented and virtual reality, wearables, and machine learning (ML). The St. Pölten University of Applied Sciences (UAS) in Austria was founded in 1993, offering 26-degree programs. Though the university is relatively small in size, it is a leader in the region, known for its focus on innovation. The St. Pölten UAS is globally connected and has a mission to pursue future-oriented academic education in diverse subject areas, while functioning as an important center of research.
Harnessing the power of the cloud to design personalized healthcare solutions
Data is at the heart of healthcare, but our wellbeing is complex. It is a challenge to find the right approach when analyzing or visualizing data. Technology like text-to-speech, augmented reality (AR), and deep learning can help us better understand and explain health data. By designing solutions in the cloud, we can leverage AWS to launch and scale helpful tools as needed, paying for only what we use while keeping data secure.
How to host a virtual hackathon
As education has shifted to remote delivery, traditional mechanisms for engaging students and creating practical learning opportunities have had to adapt too. One mechanism—the hackathon—is increasingly taking place virtually. Typically, hackathons are in-person technology events where teams or individuals create solutions to a specific problem or challenge in a short timeframe, often 24 hours or a weekend. Hackathons are also social learning events where peers can connect, learn from each other, seek support from technical experts, and produce a cool (even if imperfect) solution. Cloud technology tools and resources can help virtual hackathons be as successful as traditional hackathons.