AM (Allen-Michael) is a Developer Advocate at AWS and has spent more than 10 years working on or helping people work on software. AM was previously an elementary school teacher. He is passionate about helping make tech more accessible and helping people move into tech from other careers. Outside of work, AM likes the creepy, weird, and strange, and enjoys traveling with his wife to places he finds on Atlas Obscura.

Jillian is a Senior Startup Solutions Architect, where she helps startups at all stages of their business build on AWS. When Jillian isn’t working with startups, you’ll find her competing in a Deka Strong race or discovering a new recipe to cook from the NY Times cooking app.

Kyle is your friendly neighborhood Sr. Security Solution Architect that specializes in Threat Detection and Incident Response. His goal is to make Security on AWS approachable for all skill levels. When he's not on the airwaves, presenting, hacking the planet - he enjoys collecting Dad jokes, BBQ, and spending time with his wife and daughter.

Nick works on the central AWS Launch Marketing team, where he manages the What's New page and acts as an Associate Producer for the AWS On Air channel. Since he did not have a large tech background when he joined AWS, Nick loves getting the chance to explain the cloud in an approachable, beginner-friendly way. After work he is generally either spending time outside with his pup, making some form of Italian food, or rewatching 90s sitcoms.

Jasmine brings nearly a decade of technology experience to her role as a Product Manager supporting the AWS Partner Network (APN). Prior to joining AWS, Jasmine honed her skills in marketing roles for startup SaaS companies specializing in email marketing and cybersecurity. She holds a Bachelor of Journalism in Broadcast Media from the University of Texas at Austin. When she's not leading the charge at AWS, Jasmine enjoys giving back to the community through volunteering and cheering on her favorite college sports teams.

Jeff is a Sr. Solutions Architect on the AWS DoD-Air Force Team with over 20 years in IT at world-class data centers and Fortune 500 companies. Jeff loves music and giant scale radio-controlled aircraft. He’s been a DJ in the Pittsburgh-Cleveland scene for over 25 years, specializing in Breaks and Drum&Bass.

Art has over 25 years of experience in the tech industry, where he has worked in software architecture, product management, product marketing, CPU and GPU roadmap/architecture, and technical marketing. Art has held technical and managerial roles at Motorola, Intel and AWS. He has a BS in Electrical and Computer Engineering from Rutgers University and a Masters in Information Technology from Northwestern University. Outside work Art likes to explore new places, food, and cultures and just finished a kitchen remodeling project.

Gigi is a Senior Technical Product Manager for the End User Computing Services at AWS. She focuses on Amazon WorkSpaces Core. Outside of work, you can find Gigi walking her dog in New York City’s Central Park or training for her next triathlon.

Todd Fortier is a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS based out of Pittsburgh, PA with over 15 years of experience in developing custom software for SMB and Enterprise customers. He thoroughly enjoys building trust and engaging with customers to understand complex use cases and translating business outcomes into functional applications. Outside of work, Todd enjoys renovating his 115 year old farmhouse, playing hockey and spending time with his family in the garden.