In this compelling episode, hosts Dave and Morgan are joined by Rebekah Kulidzan, a seasoned Go-to-Market Specialist at AWS specializing in Integration Services. Rebekah leads the charge in technical business development and strategy, enabling customers to revolutionize their applications through adoption of event-driven architectures.The conversat…

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.We journey beyond the technical realms …

Welcome to part five 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 episode…

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.In this fourth …

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 …

Welcome to part two 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 second e…

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 com…

🚀 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 revol…

Join 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 col…

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 th…

🎧 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 …

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 th…

Explore the cutting-edge of software development in our latest episode, where we delve into the transformative capabilities of Amazon CodeCatalyst. Morgan and Dave chat with Doug Clauson, Principal Product Manager Technical for Code Catalyst, and Harry Mower, GM for Code Catalyst and Code Services at AWS about the latest Amazon CodeCatalyst release…

In this insightful episode, we're joined by Dave Stauffacher, Chief Platform Engineer at Direct Supply and an AWS Community Hero, renowned for his expertise in cloud engineering and data storage. Dave will be one of our speakers in the AWS Community track at re:Invent 2023 this year, and he shares his remarkable journey of migrating a massive 20-te…

In this episode, join Dave and Jacquie as they sit down with Zach Koncir, Tech Lead at Riot Games, and Ashwin Raghuraman, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS supporting Riot Games. Dive into the dynamic world of Riot Games, the creative force behind iconic titles like League of Legends (LoL) and Valorant.Discover Riot's innovative approach to reshapi…

Join us in this landmark 100th episode as Dave embarks on a reflective journey with tech luminary Pete Erickson. The duo dive into the essence of connection and authenticity in the tech world, exploring the pivotal role of developer relations and the resilience of the industry from the dot-com bust to the present. Pete shares his rich experiences a…

In the vast universe of enterprise data, governance is the north star guiding organizations to harness the full potential of their analytics and machine learning endeavors. In this pivotal episode, join Brooke and Dave as they sit down with Amazon DataZone's Principal Engineers, Fei Yuan and Aleatha Parker-Wood, to celebrate their recent GA launch …

In this episode, Linda and Dave welcome back Alyssa Lee, Senior Go-To-Market (GTM) Specialist - Customer Success (AI / ML) at Amazon Web Services. The world of development is rapidly changing, and so is the definition of a 'developer'. Dive into this enlightening episode as we explore the fast-paced evolution of AI technology and its profound impac…

Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes of your favorite video games? Dive into this latest episode as Brooke and Dave team up with Matt Trescot, the mastermind behind AWS Games Solutions Architecture Team. From being the lone ranger handling AWS support on Sundays to leading a team that collaborates with over 2,000 game industry customers, Ma…

In a highly anticipated episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Viktoria makes a stellar return to co-host alongside Dave, welcoming Rodrigo Coutinho, Co-founder and AI Lead at OutSystems. Dive into Rodrigo's captivating journey from a Sinclair ZX Spectrum programmer to an early internet pioneer and learn why he's so passionate about the hidden mech…

In this compelling episode, Dave sits down with three outstanding Latinas who are making waves in the tech sector - Rebecca Gonzales, Elizabeth Fuentes, and Nelly Andrade. Representing the dynamic Latin America region, with its vast diversity in geography, culture, and language, Elizabeth and Nelly dive deep into their unique journeys to the cloud,…

In this episode, Dave and Emily catch up with Elad Ben-Israel, CEO at Wing Cloud and original creator of the AWS CDK.Winglang is new programming language and toolchain designed for the cloud from the ground up. It gives developers a unified way of accessing their cloud infrastructure and code using a single language, while still being able to run a…

Journey with us in this enlightening episode as Linda and Dave sit down with Matheus Guimaraes, the dynamic Senior Developer Advocate at AWS for the UK and Ireland. From the vibrant streets of Brazil to the bustling tech hubs of the US, Matheus's story intertwines the world of musical theatre with the cutting-edge sphere of technology. With a heart…

Join Brooke and Dave as they dive into an enthralling conversation with Noah Gift, Duke EIR for Data Science and AI, exploring the powerful synergy between Rust and the dynamic world of AI/ML. Journey through Noah's illustrious career, including his remarkable stint working on blockbuster movies like Avatar, and his transition into the fascinating …

Join us in this enlightening episode as our hosts Linda and Dave get an opportunity to dig deep into the fascinating world of gaming and cloud services with David Heidt, Senior Solutions Architect, Games for Amazon Web Services. From his transition to the cloud to his entrance into the gaming industry, David’s story is one of passion, innovation, a…

In this episode, Dave and Emily have an enlightening chat with Meet Bhagdev, Principal Product Manager for Amazon Keyspaces at AWS. Venture with us into the world of serverless Cassandra-compatible databases as we uncover the power and benefits of Amazon Keyspaces. Meet helps us understand what it's like to steer the product ship at AWS, and the jo…

Join us in this insightful episode as we welcome back the inimitable Brian Tarbox, an AWS Community Hero and Alexa Champion, whose expertise is steeped in over thirty years of hands-on experience in the tech industry. With an impressive track record that includes ten patents, a slew of papers under his belt, and the co-leadership of the Boston AWS …

🎙️ In this exciting episode, our hosts Dave and the always charismatic Linda Haviv embark on an exhilarating journey of AWS Learning with Morgan Willis, Principal Cloud Technologist with Amazon Web Services and Training. 🌟 Looking to learn AWS? It can be such a daunting task, and where do you even know how to start? Fear not! Morgan has a wealth of…

Join your dynamic duo, Brooke and Dave, as they sit down with Stuart Clark, Sr. Developer Advocate, AWS Community Engagement Team, and Du’An Lightfoot, Sr. Cloud Networking Developer Advocate AWS Infrastructure specialist team. Developer Advocates and hosts of the popular Twitch show, Big Dev Theory, Du'an and Stuart have set the virtual stage abla…

Tune in to this week's episode as our hosts, Emily and Dave, sit down with none other than Alex Wood, Senior Software Engineer, AWS Serverless Developer Experience. In this candid discussion, Alex shares his remarkable 12-year journey at Amazon that saw him spearhead the development of the AWS Ruby SDK and led him to become part of the early Server…

Join hosts Emily and Dave as they sit down with Lindbergh Matillano, Director of Cloud Cost Optimization at Avalara. In this engaging episode, Lindbergh uncovers the untold secrets behind Avalara's remarkable success in achieving consistent year-over-year cost reductions. Tune in to discover how Avalara strategically embraced AWS Marketplace, resul…

Ready for a deep dive into the enthralling world of AI and ML? Buckle up, because in this episode, your hosts Linda and Dave are joined by a luminary in the field, Alyssa Lee, an AI/ML Customer Success Lead at Amazon Web Services. Alyssa, who is on the frontline of developer productivity, will pull back the curtain on her team's strategy as they wo…

Get ready to supercharge your coding experience in our latest episode! Join our dynamic duo, Brooke and Dave, as they dive deep into the world of Rust with none other than Tim McNamara, the celebrated author of 'Rust in Action' and the mastermind behind Accelerant, a cutting-edge Rust Coaching, Training, and Consulting firm. In this episode, Tim op…

In this episode, Dave and Linda sit down with Johannes Koch, a Sr. DevOps Engineer, Developer Experience at FICO. As an AWS Community Builder, an AWS Usergroup Leader, and veteran speaker at AWS Community Days and AWS re:Invent, Johannes brings a wealth of experience to the table. Get ready to dive deep into Johannes' developer journey, as he recou…

In this exhilarating episode, join Dave and special co-host Viktoria Semaan, Senior Developer Advocate from AWS Developer Relations, as they reconnect with Doug Clauson, Principal Product Manager Technical for AWS Developer Tools, and Harry Mower, GM for AWS DevOps Tools at AWS. Get the inside scoop on the highly anticipated General Availability la…

In this episode, hosts Emily and Dave continue their conversation with Jody Bailey, CTO of Stack Overflow. Renowned for its public Q&A platform that caters to over 100 million visitors each month, Stack Overflow is dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in the world of technology. With a diverse portfoli…

In this episode, hosts Emily and Dave engage in a captivating conversation with Jody Bailey, CTO of Stack Overflow. Renowned for its public Q&A platform that caters to over 100 million visitors each month, Stack Overflow is dedicated to empowering individuals with the knowledge and tools they need to excel in the world of technology. With a diverse…

Linda and Dave chat again with Jay Clifford, Developer Advocate at InfluxData. InfluxData are the makers of InfluxDB, a popular open-source platform for simplifying time series data management. Designed to handle high speed and high volume data ingest and real-time data analysis, InfluxDB's robust data collectors, common API across the entire platf…

In this episode, Linda, Emily, and Dave chat with Jon Handler, Sr. Principal Solutions Architect at AWS, and Ashok Thirunarayanan, Senior SDM, Search Service at AWS. Amazon OpenSearch Serverless is an on-demand serverless configuration for Amazon OpenSearch Service. Serverless removes the operational complexities of provisioning, configuring, and t…

In this episode, Linda and Dave chat with Jay Clifford, Developer Advocate at InfluxData. InfluxData are the makers of InfluxDB, a popular open-source platform for simplifying time series data management. Designed to handle high speed and high volume data ingest and real-time data analysis, InfluxDB's robust data collectors, common API across the e…

In this episode, Emily and Dave chat with Jason Yee, Staff Technical Evangelist at Datadog. Datadog is an essential monitoring and security platform for cloud applications offering end traces, metrics, and logs to help make your applications, infrastructure, and third-party services entirely observable. Jason covers how developers can best think of…

In this episode, Brooke and Dave chat with Caroline Gluck, Senior Cloud Application Architect at AWS. Artificial Intelligence for IT Operations (AIOps) is an approach to IT operations that uses machine learning and other forms of artificial intelligence to automate and optimize various IT processes. It can help improve the efficiency, agility, and …

In this episode, Emily and Dave chat with Keyur Diwan Sr. Product Manager, Amazon RDS. Amazon Relational Database Service (Amazon RDS) is a collection of managed services that makes it simple to set up, operate, and scale databases in the cloud. Amazon RDS recently launched fully managed Blue/Green Deployments to help you with safer, simpler, and f…

In this episode, Brooke and Dave chat with Abdallah Shaban, Sr. Product Manager, Tech, for Amplify JS and Flutter. AWS Amplify is a complete solution that lets frontend web and mobile developers easily build, ship, and host full-stack applications on AWS, with no cloud expertise needed. Abdallah brings us up to speed on what the team has been build…

In this episode, Dave is joined by co-host Brooke Jaimeson, and Nik Pinski, Principal Engineer, AWS on the Amazon EventBridge team. Amazon EventBridge Pipes helps you create point-to-point integrations between event producers and consumers with optional transform, filter and enrich steps, while helping to reduces the amount of integration code you …

In this episode, Dave is joined by special co-host Linda Haviv, and Vin Yu, Sr. Product Manager – Tech at Amazon Web Services. Amazon DocumentDB is a MongoDB compatible, fully managed native JSON document database, that makes it easy and cost effective to operate critical document workloads at virtually any scale. Vin shares his journey to the clou…

In this episode, Dave is joined by special co-host Brooke Jaimeson, and Justin Callison, General Manager AWS Step Functions. AWS Step Functions is a visual workflow service that helps developers use AWS services to build distributed applications, automate processes, orchestrate microservices, and create data and machine learning pipelines. Justin w…

In this episode, Emily and Dave chat with Prasad Pandit, Principal Product Manager, RDS Open Source. Prasad walks us through some of the recent performance innovations in Amazon’s Relational Database Service (RDS) as well as how MySQL writes data today. He then discusses the re:Invent 2022 launch of RDS Optimized Writes, which can help improve writ…

In this episode, Dave chats with Vaibhav Khandelwal, Sr. Technical Product Manager for AWS DMS. The AWS Database Migration Service (DMS) helps customers securely migrate their databases to AWS with minimal downtime. Since 2016, AWS DMS has migrated more than 800,000 databases and currently supports over 20+ database and analytics engines. Vaibhav’s…

In this episode, Emily and Dave catch up with Brice Pelle, Principal Product Manager for AWS Appsync. AppSync is a managed service that helps simplify data access, and the creation of scalable GraphQL APIs. Brice walks us through everything new in Appsync for developers post re:Invent 2022! This includes the ability to now write GraphQL APIs using …