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Jul 28, 2023 • 39min
Episode 091 - AWS Builder Cards with David Heidt
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, and relentless dedication. As a perimeter defense specialist for
games, he tirelessly secures AWS customers' game servers against DDOS attacks, enhancing
gamers' experiences worldwide. David also opens up about his innovative creation - the AWS
Builder Cards, a unique collectable card game, that cleverly combines AWS Services education
with enjoyable in-person gaming.
In addition, the trio gives us a glimpse into their personal life and shares candid insights
about parenting in a world where video games have become a quintessential part of our
children's lives and the delicate balance between entertainment and discipline. Don't miss
out on this dynamic and insightful conversation!
David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidsheidt
David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsimonheidt/
Linda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindavivah
Linda’s Website: https://lindavivah.com/
Linda on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindavivah
Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindavivah/
Linda’s Medium: https://medium.com/@LindaVivah
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
** ALERT ** New Developer Hackathon from July 1st through July 31st, 2023!
We're excited to announce the AWS Amplify hackathon in partnership with Hashnode. This is a
great opportunity to build your dream app and win exciting prizes! The hackathon is open to
everyone, and prizes include: $5, $5.5k worth of AWS credits, Hashnode swag, and AWS Amplify
swag. *** REGISTER HERE *** https://bit.ly/julydevhack
[PORTAL] AWS Builder Cards - https://aws.amazon.com/gametech/buildercards/
[VIDEO] Linda’s Tok on AWS Cloud Quest -
https://www.tiktok.com/@lindavivah/video/7132911650503445802
[VIDEO] AWS Cloud Quest – An Interactive Roleplaying Game -
https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/
[YOUTUBE] How to Play AWS Buildercards (2023) -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn6w8-abgis&ab_channel=AWSforGames
Catan - Boardgame and Video Games - https://www.catan.com/
Dominion – Boardgame - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36218/dominion
Clank – Deck Building Adventure Game -
https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-deck-building-adventure
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Jul 14, 2023 • 28min
Episode 090 - Amazon Keyspaces with Meet Bhagdev
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 journey he
embarked on to reach this exciting role. He dives into a rich developer-focused discussion
on how Amazon Keyspaces, with its seamless scalability and high availability, empowers
developers to build high-performing applications. Learn about new possibilities created by
the de-coupling of compute and storage and get up to speed on the latest multi-region
replication updates.
If thousands of requests per second, unlimited throughput, and boundless storage sound like
your ideal playground, don't miss this episode!
Meet on Twitter: https://twitter.com/meet_bhagdev
Meet on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/meet-bhagdev/
Meet’s Website: https://www.meetbhagdev.com/
Emily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/editingemily
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
[BLOG] Announcing Amazon Keyspaces Multi-Region Replication -
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/announcing-amazon-keyspaces-multi-region-replication/
[CASE STUDY] Venmo’s process of migrating to Amazon DocumentDB -
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/database/venmos-process-of-migrating-to-amazon-documentdb-with-mongodb-compatibility/
[PORTAL] Amazon Keyspaces - https://aws.amazon.com/keyspaces/
[PORTAL] Apache Cassandra - Open Source NoSQL Database - https://cassandra.apache.org
[YOUTUBE] What is Amazon Keyspaces - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PYdLIvBHe2E
[YOUTUBE] How Intuit migrated to Amazon Keyspaces - https://youtu.be/AjsKP0Key6U?t=9
** ALERT ** New Developer Hackathon from July 1st through July 31st, 2023!
We're excited to announce the AWS Amplify hackathon in partnership with Hashnode. This is a
great opportunity to build your dream app and win exciting prizes! The hackathon is open to
everyone, and prizes include: $5, $5.5k worth of AWS credits, Hashnode swag, and AWS Amplify
swag. *** REGISTER HERE *** https://bit.ly/julydevhack
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Jun 30, 2023 • 30min
Episode 089 - Thoughts on Serverless with Brian Tarbox
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 Meetup, Brian's insights are nothing short of invaluable.
In this lively and engaging conversation, Emily, Dave, and Brian traverse the burgeoning
landscape of technological terminology, exploring how definitions and interpretations have
evolved over time. Specifically, they delve into the concept of "Serverless" - a
term that, like many in our industry, has undergone significant transformation since its
inception. What does Serverless mean in 2023? Brian, with his deep knowledge and candid
demeanor, unpacks this in a way that is both easy to grasp and thought-provoking.
This episode is not just a feast for your ears, but also a metaphorical banquet, as Brian
masterfully utilizes metaphors to bring clarity to these often-complex concepts. It's a
lively and humorous ride through the often-puzzling labyrinth of tech jargon, punctuated by
heaps of fun and laughter.
So, whether you're a seasoned tech veteran or a curious newcomer, tune in to this episode
and savor the knowledge-rich discussion between Emily, Dave, and Brian. Be prepared to
laugh, learn, and see the tech world through a fresh lens. It's an episode you won't want to
miss!
Brian on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/briantarbox/
Brian’s Website: https://briantarbox.org/
Brian’s AWS Community Hero page:
https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/heroes/brian-tarbox/
Brian’s Alexa Champion page: https://developer.amazon.com/en-US/alexa/champions/brian-tarbox
Emily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/editingemily
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
[BLOG] Brian’s post for AWS Heroes - Time to Rethink Cattle vs. Pets (Serverless Edition) -
https://dev.to/aws-heroes/time-to-rethink-cattle-vs-pets-serverless-5c0j
[PODCAST] Episode 059 of AWS Developers Podcast – AWS CodeWhisperer with Brian Tarbox -
https://open.spotify.com/episode/2IAvSYwNchzEwqqylzun4F
** ALERT ** New Developer Hackathon from July 1st through July 31st, 2023!
We're excited to announce the AWS Amplify hackathon in partnership with Hashnode. This is a
great opportunity to build your dream app and win exciting prizes! The hackathon is open to
everyone, and prizes include: $5, $5.5k worth of AWS credits, Hashnode swag, and AWS Amplify
swag. *** REGISTER HERE *** https://bit.ly/julydevhack
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Jun 23, 2023 • 45min
Episode 088 - Starting a Cloud Career in AWS with Morgan Willis
🎙️ 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 experience in this area and covers everything you
would ever want to know about learning AWS. Morgan has taught everything from bootcamps to
AWS corporate training and knowledge on the study materials you're using today. So, buckle
up and get ready to absorb Morgan's invaluable insights on how to learn cloud, AWS, and the
services that will pave the way to success in your career. 🎉
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/
Linda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindavivah
Linda’s Website: https://lindavivah.com/
Linda on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindavivah
Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindavivah/
Linda’s Medium: https://medium.com/@LindaVivah
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
AWS Training Courses: https://aws.amazon.com/training/aws-training-partner-courses/
AWS Training on Coursera:
https://www.coursera.org/professional-certificates/aws-cloud-solutions-architect
AWS Skill Builder - Your Learning Center to Build In-Demand Cloud Skills:
https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn
Morgan’s Funny Infomercial - Building Containerized Applications on AWS:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gRSo9ofuuZk
AWS Cloud Quest - Develop In-demand Cloud Skills in This Fun, Interactive Role-playing Game
- https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/
Linda Walks us Through AWS Cloud Quest: https://bit.ly/lindacloudquest
AWS Certification -Validate Technical skills and Cloud Expertise to Grow Your Career and
Business: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/
AWS Jam - Put Your Skills to the Test by Solving Challenges That Emulate Real AWS Use-Cases:
https://aws.amazon.com/professional-services/jam/
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Jun 16, 2023 • 38min
Episode 087 - Architecting the Big Dev Theory Show with Du'An Lightfoot and Stuart Clark
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 ablaze with
their infectious passion for building solutions for developers, by developers. Demos over
PowerPoints, and coding over theory.
The two walk us through their exciting journey and share invaluable insights. For those keen
on unlocking the mysteries of the networking underlying AWS services, Du’an's got a pocket
full of tips and his inspiring transition from military life to the tech world. And just
when you think it's all techie, we delve into the enigma that is...baby carrots 🥕!
Sounds intriguing? Buckle up for a ride filled with passion, knowledge, and a sprinkle of
fun. This episode is not to be missed! 🎧🚀
Du'an on Twitter: https://twitter.com/labeveryday
Stuart on Twitter: https://twitter.com/bigevilbeard
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
[BOOK] Tubes: Behind the Scenes at the Internet:
https://www.amazon.com/Tubes-Behind-Scenes-Internet-Paperback/dp/B00IJ0LRCS
[PDF] Networking! ACK! Zine by Julia Evans - https://wizardzines.com/zines/networking/
[TWITCH] The Big Dev Theory Show: bit.ly/TheBigDevTheory
[YOUTUBE] Stuart shreds some guitar:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=f2VWcMEPPGI&ab_channel=bigevilbeard
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Jun 9, 2023 • 32min
Episode 086 - Serverless Permissions and Eye-Roll Worthy Puns with Alex Wood
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
Serverless era. Want to dive deeper into the nuts and bolts of IAM Policies and Resource
Policies? Alex breaks it down for us, shedding light on their importance, differences, and
how to effectively leverage both in your cloud architecture. Alex also uncovers the mystery
of AWS Serverless Connectors, giving us an exclusive walkthrough that can help you
streamline Serverless permissions management, boost security, and optimize your apps.
Alex on Twitter: https://twitter.com/alexwwood
Alex’s Talks: https://alexwood.codes/about.html
Emily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/editingemily
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
[DOCS] Serverless Connector Documentation:
https://docs.aws.amazon.com/serverless-application-model/latest/developerguide/sam-resource-connector.html
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer: https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/
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Jun 2, 2023 • 24min
Episode 085 - Cloud Cost Optimization at Avalara with Lindbergh Matillano
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,
resulting in significant time and monetary savings. Lindbergh also shares the inspiring
journey of fostering a cost-conscious culture within the organization and how they harnessed
the power of AWS services to drive innovation. Don't miss out on this eye-opening
conversation that explores the intersection of efficiency, financial prudence, and
groundbreaking technology.
Avalara on Twitter: https://twitter.com/avalara
Avalara on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/avalara
Emily on Twitter: https://twitter.com/editingemily
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
[PORTAL] Avalara Developer Portal: https://developer.avalara.com
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May 19, 2023 • 35min
Episode 084 - Customer Success using AI and ML with Alyssa Lee
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 work
with the Builder's Experience Portfolio (BEX). Ever wondered what goes on behind the scenes?
Alyssa brings us front row to the theatre of AI/ML application, sharing captivating,
real-life customer stories from the trenches. This isn't just about the AI hype – it's about
practical tools and solutions that are revolutionizing the industry today.
Alyssa shines her expert spotlight on three core areas where AI/ML is redefining efficiency:
AIOps (AI for Operations), AIDev (AI for Development), and AISec (AI for Security). Ever
heard of observability? Alyssa will spell it out and explain why it's an ace up the sleeve
for ensuring customer success.
Finally, Alyssa will share the triumphs and tribulations customers are experiencing in the
brave new world of AI/ML. You won't want to miss these insights that could be game-changers
for your own developer journey. So, plug in, tune out the world, and prepare to have your
mind expanded in this riveting episode.
Alyssa on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/alyssaleeco/
Linda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindavivah
Linda’s Website: https://lindavivah.com/
Linda on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindavivah
Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindavivah/
Linda’s Medium: https://medium.com/@LindaVivah
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
[BLOG] re:Invent 2022 DevOps and Developer Productivity Playlist -
https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops/reinvent-2022-devops-and-developer-productivity-playlist/
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer - https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/
[PORTAL] Amazon Inspector - https://aws.amazon.com/inspector/
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May 12, 2023 • 45min
Episode 083 - Decoding the Future of Safe and Efficient Programming with Rust and Tim McNamara
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 opens up about his unique journey as a developer, complete with an intriguing detour
into the world of carbon credits. But hold on, that's just the appetizer! The main course is
a guided tour through the vibrant Rust community, all from the perspective of a man who has
been at the heart of it.
But why should you, a developer, be interested in Rust? Tim's insights into the beauty and
power of the Rust language will not only answer this question but will also spark a new
passion for programming in you. Whether you're a newbie developer wondering how to start, or
an experienced programmer looking for a new challenge, Tim's got you covered. Tune in, turn
up the volume, and let's Rust!
Tim's Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/timClicks
Tim on Mastodon: https://mastodon.nz/@timClicks
Tim on Twitter: https://twitter.com/timClicks
Tim on Twitch: https://twitter.tv/timClicks
Tim on YouTube: https://youtube.com/timClicks
Tim on LinkedIn: https://linkedin.com/in/timmcnamaranz
Accelerant – Rust Coaching, Training and Consulting with Tim! - https://accelerant.dev/
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
[BOOK] Rust in Action by Tim McNamara: https://a.co/rustinaction
[PODCAST] Rust efficiencies at Scale with Tim McNamara: https://changelog.com/shipit/89
[PORTAL] Start with Rust here: https://www.rust-lang.org/
[YOUTUBE] Rust Linz, June 2021 - Tim McNamara - How to learn Rust :
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sDtQaO5_SOw
[YOUTUBE] Episode 490: Tim McNamara on Rust 2021 Edition:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_VkxtCKEfBM
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May 5, 2023 • 44min
Episode 082 - Changing the Way We Look at CICD with Johannes Koch
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 recounts his first foray into the world of CI/CD and automation. He offers invaluable
insights into the current state of CI/CD and covers popular developer approaches including
pre-commit hooks, micro commits, and feature flagging. Johannes also reveals the must-have
AWS Services that developers can use to supercharge their CI/CD productivity. Whether you're
a seasoned developer or just starting out, this episode is packed with tips and tricks to
help you level up your game.
Johannes’ YouTube Show - CICDONAWS: https://www.youtube.com/@CICDONAWS
Johannes on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johannes-koch-353b2158
Johannes’s Blog: https://www.lockhead.info
Johannes on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lockhead
Linda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindavivah
Linda’s Website: https://lindavivah.com/
Linda on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindavivah
Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindavivah/
Linda’s Medium: https://medium.com/@LindaVivah
[GIT] CI/CD on AWS Example Project - https://github.com/Lock128/cicdonaws-example-projects
[YOUTUBE] CICDONAWS Show - https://www.youtube.com/@CICDONAWS
[YOUTUBE] CICDONAWS Show - CI/CD with Community Builders -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NR0pyPODfcM&list=PLSEiMZ6cyJvY4lB0VJk22eI4mP7wWoavE
[YOUTUBE] CICDONAWS Show - Amazon CodeCatalyst -
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=elj3X4h96tc&list=PLSEiMZ6cyJva8Y9ZyUdGg6v5NNSfKTeSf
[PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws
[PORTAL] AWS Community Builders Program -
https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/community-builders/
[PORTAL] AWS Builders Library - My CI/CD Pipeline is My Release Captain-
https://aws.amazon.com/builders-library/cicd-pipeline/
DPRA - https://pipelines.devops.aws.dev/
AWS Community Day DACH - https://www.aws-community-day.de/
Planetarion – https://www.planetarion.com/
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