AWS Developers Podcast

In the grand finale of our six-part AWS Certification Exam Prep Series, join hosts Dave and Caroline as they chat with Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex.

Welcome to part four in the AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos.

Welcome to part three in the AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos. In this third episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two cloud virtuosos - Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex.

Welcome to the inaugural episode of our much-anticipated AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos. In this first episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two cloud virtuosos - Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex.

Dive into the world of AI with Morgan Willis, Principal Cloud Technologist for AWS, as she interviews Clare Liguori, a Senior Principal Software Engineer at AWS and one of the visionaries behind Amazon Q. Discover the secrets behind this groundbreaking Generative AI conversational assistant designed exclusively for AWS builders. Amazon Q is revolutionizing how developers engage with AWS, offering unparalleled support in architecture, best practices, documentation, and more. With its ever-evolving capabilities, Amazon Q ensures that every query is met with the most relevant and actionable advice, seamlessly bridging the gap between AI assistance and human expertise when necessary.

oin Dave and Brooke in this inspiring conversation with Mark Ridley, a renowned CTO advisor, as they explore the evolving landscape of product engineering teams in the age of GenAI. In this episode, Mark shares insights from his journey, highlighting how his experiences have shaped his perspective on the synergy between human developers and AI collaborators. Drawing from his popular article series, Mark discusses the transformative impact GenAI is having on product engineering teams, offering both a vision and practical advice for harnessing the power of AI to enhance creativity, efficiency, and innovation.

Join Dave in this enlightening conversation with Dan Blanco, Senior Developer Advocate for the AWS Infrastructure as Code (IaC) team, as they dive deep into the transformative world of IaC. In an era where manual processes no longer suffice, IaC emerges as a pivotal technology, enabling developers to provision and manage computing infrastructure through code, streamlining the setup, update, and maintenance of essential infrastructure components for application development, testing, and deployment. In this episode, Dan unveils the latest innovations from his team, including the groundbreaking AWS CloudFormation Git sync, CDK Migrate, and the IaC Generator. Discover how the IaC Generator revolutionizes template creation, allowing developers to automatically generate CloudFormation templates for resources in their accounts, enhancing efficiency and control over cloud environments. Beyond the technical, Dave and Dan explore the unique journey of being a developer in the gaming industry, the transition to cloud careers, and share a feast of food analogies along with insider knowledge from culinary school.

Join Brooke and Dave in this exciting episode of our podcast as we delve into the intricate world of cloud security and access control with AWS. We're thrilled to have two distinguished guests from AWS - Victor Moreno, Sr. Software Engineer, and Kevin Shanley, Principle for Identity - who are here to unravel the complexities of authorization and identity management in the AWS cloud. ”Key Topics: Introduction to AWS Identity & Authorization: Victor and Kevin provide a beginner-friendly overview of these critical concepts. Bulk Authorization Strategies: Learn how to efficiently manage permissions for large-scale cloud operations.

In this captivating episode, join us as we welcome Lays Rodrigues, a Sr. Software Engineer at Stone Co. and an esteemed AWS Community Builder in Containers. Lays, set to speak at the AWS Community track at re:Invent 2023, shares her inspiring journey from her roots in the open source community and KDE background to becoming a prominent figure in the open source and cloud development communities in Brazil. Discover Lays' path to becoming a sought-after speaker, starting from her involvement in organizing DevOps Days Rio to her participation in the AWS Community Builders New Voices program.