Colm MacCárthaigh, Vice President and Distinguished Engineer at AWS, discusses his tech journey and pivotal projects at Amazon. He shares how the Commodore 64 ignited his passion for computing and gaming. Colm elaborates on the complex development of a European sovereign cloud, emphasizing regulatory challenges and security. He dives into operational excellence at AWS, particularly during crises, and reveals insights on the patent creation process. Plus, he merges his love for music with technology, sharing strategies for coding and presentations.