The AWS Developers Podcast

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we dive deep into Strands Agents, AWS's open-source framework for building AI agents. Our guest Arron Bailiss, Principal Engineer and Tech Lead for Strands, explains how this framework evolved from an internal AWS tool to a developer-friendly, open-source solution. Learn how Strands simplifies AI agent development with just a few lines of code while maintaining production-ready capabilities. Aaron discusses the framework's unique model-driven approach, its support for both MCP and A2A protocols, and how it powers various AWS services including Amazon Q Developer and AWS Glue. Discover how Strands enables multi-agent systems through swarms, supports various deployment options, and get insights into the roadmap including TypeScript support and voice agent capabilities.With Arron Bailiss, Principal Engineer, Strands AgentsStrands AgentsStrands on GitHub

In this episode, we dive deep into Moonpig's migration journey from an on-premise ASP.NET monolithic application to a fully serverless architecture on AWS. Richard Pearson, Head of Engineering, and Alexis Lowe, Principal Engineer at Moonpig, share their experience transforming a 25-year-old e-commerce platform. They discuss how they tackled the challenges of migrating from SQL Server to DynamoDB, implemented multi-region deployment, and achieved seamless scalability for their peak trading periods. Learn about their "no VPC" policy, their approach to observability, and how they organized their teams to embrace DevOps culture. This episode is particularly relevant for organizations considering a similar journey to serverless architecture or looking to scale their platforms globally.With Richard Pearson, Head of Engineering, Moonpig ; With Alexis Lowe, Principal Engineer, MoonpigMoonpig

In this episode, we dive deep into MCP (Model Context Protocol) servers on AWS Lambda. We explore what MCP is, how it enables AI systems to interact with tools through standardized protocols, and practical implementations on AWS Lambda. The discussion covers authentication mechanisms, deployment strategies, and the future potential of MCP servers as a marketplace for AI capabilities. Whether you're building AI-powered applications or interested in exposing your business capabilities to AI systems, this episode provides valuable insights into the technical aspects and business opportunities of MCP servers.With Alexis Philippart de Foy, Solution Architect, AWSMCP Servers on Lambda, GitHub repoBuilding a Serverless remote MCP Server on AWS

In this episode, we explore how Phagos, a French biotech startup, combines biology, data science, and cloud computing to combat antimicrobial resistance. Their innovative approach uses bacteriophages - natural predators of bacteria - as an alternative to antibiotics. We discuss how they leverage AWS services, including SageMaker and batch processing, to analyze genomic data and train specialized language models that can predict phage-bacteria interactions. Our guests explain how they process terabytes of genetic data, train and deploy AI models, and create user-friendly interfaces for their lab scientists. This fascinating conversation reveals how cloud computing and artificial intelligence are revolutionizing biotechnology and potentially helping solve one of this century's biggest health challenges.With András Asbóth, Bioinformatician / Cloud Dev, Phagos ; With Andrea Di Gioacchino, Head of data, PhagosPhagosNextFlow

Join us for an insightful conversation with Mike Davis, Engineering Manager, and Rob Nelson, VP of Engineering at Zilch, a leading UK-based buy now pay later platform. Discover how this cloud fintech scaled from a monolithic architecture to a sophisticated microservices ecosystem serving 5 million customers. Learn about their journey migrating from MSSQL to Aurora, their innovative use of AWS services including EKS, SNS/SQS for event-driven architecture, and API Gateway for WebSocket connections. The discussion explores their unique implementation of push notifications, in-app messaging, and how they leverage generative AI for merchant discovery. Get a behind-the-scenes look at their fraud detection system using Kinesis and Flink, and hear about their upcoming physical card launch.With Robert Nelson, VP of Engineering, Zilch ; With Mike Davis, Engineering Manager, ZilchWatch this episode on video

In this episode, we dive deep into AWS Lambda runtime environments with Maxime David, Software Development Engineer in the Lambda runtime team. Discover how AWS manages and updates the foundation of serverless computing, ensuring millions of functions continue to run smoothly while being patched and updated behind the scenes. Learn about the complex deployment processes, security considerations, and the team's commitment to maintaining backwards compatibility. Maxime explains how Lambda runtimes are structured, from the operating system to language support and AWS SDK integration. We also discuss custom runtimes, the role of Firecracker in providing isolation, and the team's efforts toward open-sourcing their workWith Maxime David, Senior Software Engineer, AWS Lambda. CNCF enthusiast.Open Source repositories for LambdaLambda performance comparison betwen language and architectureAWS Lambda runtime management controls

In this episode, we dive deep into the world of game development with our special guest Matheus, a former game developer turned AWS Developer Advocate. We explore why and how to get started in game development, discussing everything from game engines to the technical challenges of creating games. Matheus shares his personal journey from Brazil to becoming a game developer, and provides practical advice for developers looking to enter the gaming industry. We cover essential topics like game physics, matchmaking engines, testing strategies, and the intersection between game development and cloud computing. Whether you're a seasoned developer curious about gaming or a complete beginner, this episode offers valuable insights into the creative and technical aspects of game development. This episode is also available on video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9RTglcxR9QAWith Matheus Guimaraes, Developer Advocate, AWSWatch this episode on video

Jacob Gillespie, Co-founder and CTO of Depot, shares insights on revolutionizing CI/CD with lightning-fast builds. He discusses achieving up to 40x speed improvements using AWS services and innovative caching techniques. Dive into the intricacies of Depot’s architecture, including EC2 instance management and distributed storage solutions. Jacob also highlights effective RAM caching methods and the transition to MicroVMs, addressing challenges in macOS deployments and the importance of observability tools for optimizing workflows. A treasure trove for developers seeking speed and efficiency!

Dipali Kulshrestha, an AWS Hero passionate about empowering women in tech, joins Abhilasha Rakesh Vyas, an academician turned tech enthusiast, to discuss their journeys in the tech industry. They highlight the importance of mentorship and community support in overcoming challenges. The duo shares inspiring stories about breaking stereotypes and encourages women to pursue opportunities in technology. They also emphasize the significance of AWS certifications and collaboration with male allies to foster an inclusive environment.

Omshree Butani, an AWS Community Builder and Cloud Engineer, shares her journey in AI-assisted development from AWS Summit India. She discusses 'vibe coding,' a transformative approach that enhances creativity through natural language prompts. The conversation covers the revolutionary Amazon Q Developer CLI, emphasizing its role in simplifying coding for projects, gaming, and enterprise solutions. Omshree also highlights the balance of AI tools with human expertise, reflecting on the evolving nature of coding skills in the future.