AM 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.

Aaron is a Principal Technical Trainer on the AWS Training and Certification team. Aaron delivers technical training to AWS customers by simplifying complex topics. Prior to joining AWS, Aaron was a Senior Network and Systems Administrator for a nonprofit organization that cares for abused and neglected children, youth, and families. Outside of work, Aaron likes to spend time traveling and creating memories with his wife and kids.

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.

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.

Jordan, a Senior Developer Advocate at Amazon Braket, helps academic and industry researchers leverage the power of quantum computing and AWS. Outside of work, Jordan plays the violin, rock climbs, and trains their two Bengal cats to do tricks!

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.