Join Kandyce Bohannon and Ife Adeoye for an inspiring conversation with Jessica Giordano, Associate Director of Alliances at Vertical Relevance, as she shares her remarkable journey from a non-technical background to becoming a cloud technology leader. Discover how Jessica navigated her path in the AWS ecosystem through hands-on learning, from Cloud Practitioner certification to exploring CloudFormation templates. Whether you're contemplating a career change or looking to expand your cloud knowledge, this episode offers practical advice and authentic experiences from someone who's successfully bridged the business-technical divide.

Join Jiwon Yeom and Jigna Gandhi for our upcoming session with Jess J., Head of Customer Operations at MoneyLion! Discover how Jess and her team are transforming customer experience — from harnessing the power of AI and building 24/7 support models to navigating the fine balance between innovation and regulation.

Join Pragya Purohit and Kandyce Bohannon for an inspiring episode with Medha Aiyah, AWS Solutions Architect and recent Golden Jacket recipient. Medha shares her journey to achieving this prestigious recognition and her passion for nurturing the next generation of tech innovators. As the founder of WEHack, she's bridging the gap between academia and industry through hackathons. Discover how Medha balances her role at AWS with her mission to empower college students, and learn about the exciting new Golden Jacket Quest cohort initiative. Whether you're aspiring for AWS certification or looking to make a bigger impact in tech, this episode offers valuable insights and motivation for your own golden journey.

Want to ace the AWS AI Practitioner exam? Join our AWS community builders as they break down complex concepts, share insider study tips, and reveal the best resources for exam prep. Get ready for practical insights, real-world examples, and the confidence you need to crush your certification goals!

Join Jane Ridge and Kandyce Bohannon as we delve into Amazon Q Developer, showcasing how AI-assisted development can benefit developers at all skill levels. Being a new hire as a Specialist Solutions Architect on the Q Developer team, I will demonstrate key features I've recently learned about like rules.md and context windows, while Jane brings her AWS Solutions Architect perspective on how Q Developer is transforming real-world development. The episode features a special guest demonstration by Marcilio Mendonca, showcasing the new Model Context Protocol (MCP) feature - think of it as the USB-C of AI applications. Throughout the show, viewers will learn practical tips for getting started with Q Developer, crafting effective prompts, and leveraging MCP for more efficient development. Whether you're looking to streamline your coding process or curious about how AI can enhance your development workflow, this episode offers valuable insights and actionable tips for putting Q Developer to work.

Join Shilpa Bondale, Kandyce Bohannon and Jigna for our upcoming session with Cat Allday, VP of Product Management at AppFolio, as she takes us through her groundbreaking journey of implementing AI solutions in property management. In this session, Cat will: ✨ Share her experience building AI-powered products 📊 Dive into concrete metrics of success and the tangible impact AI has had 🔮 Offer a glimpse into the future of AI in the real estate industry Whether you're a technology leader, AI practitioner, or simply an innovation enthusiast, this conversation is a must! Gain valuable insights on driving digital transformation in traditionally tech-conservative industries and find inspiration for the next generation of technology leaders. 🌟 Don’t miss out on this incredible opportunity to learn from one of the best in the field! Thanks to the core team for ongoing support! Andrea Sabet Clare Holley Brittany Wolfrom MBA, PMP, Thais Nardo Pragya Purohit Tamara Gagliardi Yusra Al-Sharafi

🎉 Excited to share that we are kicking off a new monthly series with AWS She Builds! 🎉 Each month, we’ll spotlight the latest in technology and industry trends, with insights tailored for builders, leaders, and curious minds alike. From innovations in cloud computing to stories of women shaping the tech landscape — there’s something here for everyone! For our first episode, Join Piyali Kamra and Jigna for an insightful session on Mainframe Modernization with Amazon Q featuring Cheryl du Preez, Sr. Specialist SA at Amazon Q Transform for Mainframe! In this session, we'll dive deep into how Amazon’s innovative technologies are shaping the next era of mainframe evolution. We'll explore real-world use cases and actionable insights on how you can simplify the complex journey of mainframe modernization, and seamlessly integrate advanced technologies into your existing systems. Whether you're a CIO, Tech Architect, or IT Strategist, this is a must-attend session to stay ahead of the curve in mainframe transformation! 💡 Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn from the experts! Thanks to the core team for ongoing support! Andrea Sabet Clare Holley Brittany Wolfrom MBA, PMP Kandyce Bohannon Tamara Gagliardi Pragya Purohit Thais Nardo Yusra Al-Sharafi

Ashley Hunt and Abhijeet Patil discuss how Choice Hotels modernized its logging platform to improve scalability, operational efficiency, and proactive problem-solving using open-source solutions. Ashley shares her inspiring 16-year journey from the contact center to leading cloud transformation as a Senior Product Manager. We will also highlight "Mastery," Choice Hotels' annual innovation summit, where over 500 technologists collaborate on cutting-edge solutions like Al-driven tools and operational enhancements. Tune in to learn how Choice Hotels leverages technology to drive innovation, improve systems, and foster creativity across its organization.

Join Jigna Gandhi and Kandyce Bohannon for an in-depth technical discussion with Sierra Futterman, Full-Stack Software Engineer at Hudl, as she reveals how a hackathon project became a game-changing solution in sports performance analysis. Sierra takes us through the technical journey for integrating Amazon Bedrock into Hudl’s platform, showcasing how GenAI is revolutionizing the way teams analyze and improve their game. From drawing up the initial tech strategy to executing the perfect production rollout, you’ll get an all-access pass to the engineering decisions that brought this MVP (Minimum Viable Product) to life. Hudl’s journey from hackathon to the big leagues of GenAI implementation is filled with technical challenges, strategic timeouts, and breakthrough moments. Whether you’re a rookie developer or a seasoned tech pro, Sierra’s insights will help you score big in your next AI project. Join us for a deep dive into the playbook of GenAI in sports tech. It’s game time for innovation!

Join Deepika Prabhakara and Kandyce Bohannon for an episode of AWS She Builds Tech Skills! This episode will be an inspiring and practical session with AWS Hero Namrata Shah, where she'll share her journey from a developer to becoming a distinguished AWS Hero and Global Head of Engineering at Nuveen. This unique session combines personal insights, career guidance, and hands-on technical demonstration with Amazon Bedrock creating a career advisor. As a successful tech leader and educator with 18,000+ YouTube subscribers, Namrata will share how she overcame challenges, maintains continuous learning, and balances corporate leadership with community contributions. Whether you're aspiring to become an AWS Hero, looking to advance your cloud career, or interested in practical AI implementation, this session offers valuable insights for all levels of cloud practitioners. Special thanks to the core team: Clare Holley Andrea Sabet Brittany Wolfrom MBA, PMP Jigna Gandhi Pragya Purohit Tamara Gagliardi Thais Nardo Yusra Al-Sharafi Fathima Kamal

Join Fathima Kamal and Kandyce Bohannon for an insightful conversation with Debbie Beliveau, Engineering Director and Platform Capability Owner at Hudl, a leading sports performance analysis platform. Discover how Hudl's engineering teams tackle the unique challenges of delivering video analytics to elite athletes and coaches, serving Division 1 and professional sports teams worldwide. Debbie shares her journey from engineer to director, revealing how she leads platform development decisions that power advanced sports analysis and performance tools. Learn about the intersection of sports technology and platform engineering, the importance of fostering innovation in engineering teams, and how Hudl maintains technical excellence while scaling their solutions to meet the demands of professional sports. Whether you're interested in engineering leadership, platform architecture, or sports tech innovation, this episode offers valuable insights into building and managing platforms that perform at championship levels. Thanks to the core team for ongoing support! Clare Holley Andrea Sabet Brittany Wolfrom MBA, PMP Jigna Gandhi Tamara Gagliardi Pragya Purohit Thais Nardo Yusra Al-Sharafi

Join us for an electrifying kickoff celebrating Women's History Month as we launch our most ambitious year yet! In the spirit of "Inspire Inclusion," we're unveiling groundbreaking initiatives that will transform your tech journey. Get ready for an action-packed hour featuring: - Game-changing program announcements - Exclusive mentorship opportunities - Inspiring success stories Whether you're a coding novice or a cloud computing veteran, this is your gateway to accelerating your tech career in 2025. Don't miss the reveal of our enhanced CloudUp for Her certification program and the revolutionary She Builds aligned Careers initiative! Join the movement that's reshaping the future of tech – where every woman's potential meets unlimited possibilities. Join: Kandyce Bohannon, Jigna Gandhi, Thais Nardo, Yusra Al-Sharafi, and Deepika Prabhakar. Special thanks to the AWS She Builds Tech Skills core team for their ongoing support: Clare Holley, Andrea Sabet, Brittany Wolfrom MBA, PMP, Tamara Gagliardi, and Pragya Purohit

In this session, our guest Pratima Singh who is a Senior ANZ Security Specialist Solutions Architect goes through the core concept of modern observability.

Shree Periakaruppan Senior Director Data Engineering and Analytics at the American College of Radiology (ACR) andMeesam Shah , Data Team Lead/Architect will dive into the technical implementation on how they moved away from their on-premises architecture to AWS. This allowed ACR to support 10X growth in their data.

In this episode, Christina Chen who is a Site Reliability Engineer at Mantel Group talks about observability on Amazon EKS.

Join us on our next episode to learn how the American College of Radiology (ACR) solved for the technology needs of its Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute when growth of data outpaced their on-premises server capabilities. We will share a live demo that highlights how ACR leverages AWS cloud to enable secure and efficient research analytics of over 300TB of health care claims data for peer-reviewed research and online data tools including the new Cancer Equity Compass.

Aspiring to excel as an AWS Customer Solutions Manager (CSM)? Join Deanne and Brittany for an AWS She Builds coffee chat featuring Mary and Dana, experienced AWS CSMs, as they share career insights and advice for women in tech

@Shamsah Hirani, Director at Teradata, shares her experiences as a woman in tech. She discusses her career journey, building technical skills, and the importance of mentorship and community for women in the industry. Shamsah offers valuable advice. Don't miss Shamsah's insightful perspectives on the challenges and strategies for women building successful careers in the tech field.

Join our next episode where we host three amazing interns from the Amazon Future Engineers program. Megan Grow, Kyndal Dixon, and Vennela Jonnala share their experiences working at a cutting edge tech company this past summer.

Join us for an insightful panel discussion where we will showcase how our amazing women champions support in accelerating Generative AI adoption and taking it from theory to practice. You will gain insights into both technical and non-technical strategies and practical applications!