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Mar 1, 2024 • 42min
Episode 111 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 3/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler
Join Caroline and Dave as they chat with cloud experts Anya and Ted about AWS Certification Exam topics like designing resilient architectures, API management, microservices, load balancing, and storage types. Dive into cloud infrastructure resiliency, disaster recovery strategies, serverless architecture, cost analysis, data transfer solutions, and exam prep tips.

Mar 1, 2024 • 44min
Episode 110 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 2/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler
Join Caroline and Dave as they chat with cloud experts Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler about designing secure access to AWS resources, secure workloads, data security controls, and dissecting exam questions. Dive into IAM, VPCs, encryption, and exam strategies in this informative episode.

Mar 1, 2024 • 40min
Episode 109 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 1/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler
Join Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler as they dissect AWS Certification Exam Prep in this riveting podcast. Discover the role of Solutions Architects, tips for exam preparation, and expert insights on navigating the AWS exam landscape.

Feb 16, 2024 • 48min
Episode 108 - Diving into Amazon Q Builder with Clare Liguori
🚀 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.
But that's not all – when integrated within an IDE, Amazon Q transforms into an
indispensable coding companion, providing not just explanations and code generation, but
also critical insights for debugging and optimization. Clare takes us on a behind-the-scenes
tour of Amazon Q's development, revealing how it empowers developers at every stage, from
ideation to deployment. Learn how you can leverage Amazon Q today to supercharge your
development workflow and get a sneak peek at what the future holds for this incredible tool.
Whether you're coding, debugging, or planning your next big AWS project, this episode is
your gateway to unlocking the full potential of Amazon Q for builders!
Clare on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clare_liguori
Clare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareliguori/
Clare’s Bio: https://www.clareliguori.com/
Clare’s Git: https://github.com/clareliguori
Morgan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorgantWillis
Morgan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganwilliscloud
Morgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-willis-001/
[BLOG] Clare’s Builders Library Article on Automating Safe Hands-Off Deployments -
https://aws.amazon.com/builders-library/automating-safe-hands-off-deployments
[BLOG] Amazon Q brings generative AI-powered assistance to IT pros and developers (preview)
-
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-q-brings-generative-ai-powered-assistance-to-it-pros-and-developers-preview/
[DOCS] Amazon Q for Builder Use -
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/aws-builder-use-ug/what-is.html
[DOCS] Amazon Q Feature Development (/dev)
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/aws-builder-use-ug/feature-dev.html
[PODCAST] Episode 015 – DevOps at Amazon with Clare Liguori
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[PORTAL] Amazon Q - https://aws.amazon.com/q/
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer - https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws/explore
[YOUTUBE] Clare’s talk at AWS re:Invent 2023 - Amazon Q: Your new assistant and expert guide
for building with AWS (DOP228) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJHJmkotcI
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Feb 9, 2024 • 53min
Episode 107 - GenAI for Product Engineering Teams with Mark Ridley
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
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.
Mark delves into the nuances of building effective teams in this new era, emphasizing the
importance of embracing change, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and the critical
role of leadership in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI
technologies. With a forward-looking approach, he provides listeners with actionable advice
on preparing for the future, ensuring that teams are equipped to leverage GenAI not just as
a tool, but as a partner in the creative process.
This episode is a beacon of hope and guidance for developers, leaders, and anyone interested
in the future of technology and teamwork. Mark's visionary outlook, combined with practical
insights, makes this a must-listen for those eager to understand and engage with the next
frontier of product engineering.
Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markridley/
Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke_jamieson
Brooke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookejamieson/
Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookebytes
Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke.bytes/
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski
[BLOG] Mark’s Six Part Series on How Generative AI will impact product engineering teams —
https://towardsdatascience.com/the-best-of-both-worlds-human-developers-and-ai-collaborators-6d9ed9ec2b65
[PODCAST] Episode 083 - Decoding the Future of Safe and Efficient Programming with Rust and
Tim McNamara - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AsvddooY9a04gKviOC7cB
[PORTAL] Amazon Q - https://aws.amazon.com/q/
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer - https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws/explore
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Feb 2, 2024 • 31min
Episode 106 – Automating the Future with Dan Blanco - Unpacking Infrastructure as Code
Dan Blanco, Senior Developer Advocate for the AWS Infrastructure as Code (IaC) team, discusses the transformative world of IaC, including innovations like AWS CloudFormation Git sync, CDK Migrate, and the IaC Generator. They also explore Dan's unique journey from being a cook to a developer, the evolution and impact of infrastructure as code, and exciting releases from the CloudFormation team. A must-listen for those interested in cloud infrastructure management and seizing new business opportunities.

Dec 16, 2023 • 29min
Episode 105 – AWS Identity with Kevin Shanley and Victor Moreno
🎧 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.
Cedar Editor Revealed: Get an exclusive look at the new open-source editor for access
control, designed to simplify and enhance your AWS experience.
🔍 Deep Dive:
Getting Started with AWS: Perfect for newcomers! Our guests share tips and tricks for
beginners.
Verified Permissions: Understand how AWS ensures secure and verified access.
Practical Insights: Real-world applications and advice directly from the experts at AWS.
🔗 Join Us: Don't miss out on this informative and engaging conversation. Perfect for cloud
developers, IT professionals, and anyone interested in AWS cloud security.
Victor on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thecodingteacher/
Kevin on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kevinmichaelshanley/
Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke_jamieson
Brooke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookejamieson/
Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookebytes
Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke.bytes/
Dave on Twitter: twitter.com/thedavedev
Dave on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski
Cedar - Fast, scalable access control - https://www.cedarpolicy.com/
Introducing Cedar, an open-source language for access control -
https://aws.amazon.com/about-aws/whats-new/2023/05/cedar-open-source-language-access-control/
Demo of the Cedar Programming Language - The Open Source Language from AWS --
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PzmDYyyA5xM
Victor on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/thecodingteacher
Identity and Access Management for AWS Batch -
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/batch/latest/userguide/security-iam.html
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Nov 30, 2023 • 42min
Episode 104 - AWS re:Invent 2023 – AWS Community Talks with Lays Rodrigues
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. We delve into her experiences in the vibrant developer cloud community in Brazil
and how these experiences have shaped her career and speaking endeavors. Lays also gives us
a sneak peek into her upcoming talk at AWS re:Invent 2023 – COM102 – "Automate Away the
Toil," where she will share insights on leveraging automation to enhance productivity
and reduce mundane tasks.
Beyond her technical expertise, Lays' story is one of staying motivated and realizing one's
potential. Her journey is not just about technical growth but also about personal
development and becoming an inspirational figure for developers worldwide.
Lays on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lays147
Lays on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/laysrodrigues147
Dave on Twitter: twitter.com/thedavedev
Dave on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski
Find an AWS User Group: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/usergroups
AWS Heroes: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/heroes
AWS Community Builders: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/community-builders/
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Nov 29, 2023 • 42min
Episode 103 - Improving Developer Productivity w/ GenAI Powered Amazon Q in Amazon CodeCatalyst
Doug Clauson and Harry Mower discuss the transformative capabilities of Amazon CodeCatalyst, focusing on the integration of Amazon Q and its impact on code creation and understanding. They explore how this generative AI tool enhances the DevOps experience, making it a less operationally intensive process. The episode also highlights the future of developer tooling and the role of AI in shaping it, revolutionizing software development and how we comprehend and interact with code.

Nov 28, 2023 • 33min
Episode 102 – AWS re:Invent 2023 – AWS Community Talks with Dave Stauffacher
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-terabyte file system, encompassing over 1 billion files, to Amazon FSx for Windows File
Server with a mere 2 hours of downtime.
Beyond the technical, Dave's role in nurturing the local developer community is equally
inspiring. As the co-founder of the Milwaukee Hashicorp User Group and an active participant
in various tech groups, he is deeply invested in sharing his knowledge and experiences. His
contributions to industry events and the AWS Storage Blog reflect his commitment to
educating others.
Join us as we explore all things data and cloud with a true industry leader and learn how
you can get involved in your local developer community. There may even be some Harry Potter
math talk!
Dave S. on Twitter: https://twitter.com/DaveBuildsCloud
Dave S. on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dave-stauffacher/
Dave S. on Git: https://github.com/davebuildscloud
Dave S’s Hero Page: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/heroes/dave-stauffacher/
Dave I. on Twitter: twitter.com/thedavedev
Dave I. on LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski
Dave S’s re:Invent 2023 Community Track Talk - COM303 | Automating a 20 TB File Server
Migration.
Find an AWS User Group: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/usergroups
AWS Heroes: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/heroes
AWS Community Builders: https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/community-builders/
AWS PartyRock - Everyone can build AI apps – https://partyrock.aws
AWS Storage Blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/storage/
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