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 comple…

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 b…

In this episode, Jacob Gillespie, co-founder and CTO of Depot, reveals how they're changing CI/CD by making builds dramatically faster. Learn how Depot achieves up to 40x speed improvements through innovative use of AWS services, sophisticated caching mechanisms, and custom low-level optimizations. Jacob shares technical details about their archite…

This episode of the AWS Developers Podcast focuses on the empowerment of women in technology, particularly in India. The conversation highlights personal journeys of women in tech, the challenges they face, the importance of mentorship, and the need to break stereotypes surrounding women in the tech industry. The speakers share their experiences, i…

Join us for an exciting episode recorded live from AWS Summit India in Bangalore, where we dive deep into 'Vibe Coding' with Amazon Q. Our special guest Omshree, an AWS Community Builder and Cloud Engineer, shares her journey of transforming tedious coding tasks into enjoyable experiences using AI-assisted development. Discover how Amazon Q Develop…

In this episode recorded live from AWS Summit Bangalore, we dive deep into AWS Lambda Extensions and Observability with Jones, a serverless hero and developer advocate at New Relic. Learn about the critical role of observability in serverless architectures, how Lambda Extensions work as sidecars to enhance monitoring capabilities, and the different…

In this episode, we dive into the world of Amazon Bedrock Agent and MCP with special guest Vivek Raja, an AWS machine learning hero. Recorded live from the AWS Summit in Bangalore, we explore the evolving landscape of AI agents, the significance of the Model Context Protocol (MCP), and how these technologies are shaping the future of development. J…

Join us as we talk with AWS Hero and data specialist Dipali at the AWS Summit Bangalore about building enterprise data platforms. She shares how her FinTech company moved from scattered data systems to a unified data platform using AWS DataZone and the newly launched Amazon SageMaker Unified Studio. The episode covers practical challenges of connec…

Dive deep into the world of Jupyter Hub deployment on Amazon EKS. Join us as we explore the challenges and solutions of scaling Jupyter environments in the cloud, from VPN integration to resource optimization. Our guest shares valuable insights on implementing Azure AD authentication, leveraging Karpenter for EC2 management, and integrating powerfu…

In this episode from AWS Summit Bengaluru, Poonam Pratik, Director at The Line Tech UK and AWS Community Builder, discusses practical approaches to serverless ETL implementation. We cover key aspects of data processing including quality control, AWS Glue orchestration, and effective data validation methods. Poonam explains how serverless architectu…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, recorded live at the AWS Summit in London, we dive into the world of chaos engineering with guest Simon Hanmer, Principal Consultant at GlobalLogic and AWS Community Builder. Together with Tiffany and Sébastien, we unpack what chaos engineering is, why it matters for resilience in modern cloud architec…

In this episode, Seb and Abram Douglas dive deep into OAuth 2.0 and the challenges of machine-to-machine (M2M) authentication. They unpack the security trade-offs between API keys and the client credentials grant flow, explaining how Amazon Cognito can generate time-bound access tokens and use Lambda triggers for token customization. The conversati…

In this episode, we celebrate a decade of cloud innovation at Adobe with Johannes Gehrs, Site Reliability Engineer, who shares how his team keeps AWS environments clean, efficient, and developer-friendly. We dive into practical strategies to reduce account sprawl, enforce good governance, and standardize everything on infrastructure as code. From u…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we explore the first major step in Cancer Research UK’s broader move to serverless: the migration of their payment systems. While this application was the first to make the shift, it paved the way for many other products and services that have since followed suit—marking a significant milestone in thei…

In this episode of the AWS Developer Podcast, we dive into Ryanair's journey towards responsible AI. As the airline aims to carry 300 million passengers in less than a decade, it is turning to generative AI to enhance productivity and scale operations. The conversation explores how Ryanair is identifying and implementing use cases, the role of its …

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, host Sebastien Stormacq sits down with Toby, CEO and co-founder of SurrealDB, to explore the world of multi-model databases. They unpack how SurrealDB stands out by cleanly separating storage from compute, supporting multiple data models within a single engine, and delivering a developer-friendly exper…

This week on the AWS Developers Podcast, we sit down with Avi Fenesh to explore the evolution of Redis into Valkey, an open-source alternative born after Redis changed its licensing model. They take a deep dive into Valkey GLIDE, a new client library designed to provide a seamless developer experience, making it easier to connect to Valkey with zer…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we dive into the different ways to deploy large language models (LLMs) on AWS. From self-managed deployments on EC2 to fully managed services like SageMaker and Bedrock, we break down the pros and cons of each approach. Whether you're optimizing for compliance, cost, or time-to-market, we explore the t…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we sit down with Ivan Casco, Principal Solutions Architect, AWS Community Builder, and one of the rare few to have earned all 14 AWS certifications—an achievement that earned him the coveted Golden Jacket. Ivan takes us through his remarkable journey, from his first certification back in 2017 to joinin…

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Rick Ochs from AWS as we explore the powerful capabilities of AWS Compute Optimizer. Discover how this free tool changes cloud resource management by leveraging machine learning to deliver precise recommendations for EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and more. Rick shares insights on how Compute Optimizer analyze…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Sebastien Stormacq is joined by Giuseppe Battista and Kevin Shaffer-Morrison for a deep dive into Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). They explore how startups are rapidly adopting generative AI and the business and technical hurdles they encounter along the way. The conversation covers ho…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we sit down with Trevor Rowe, Senior Manager of the AWS SDK team, for a deep dive into the evolution and inner workings of the AWS SDKs. We explore how the SDKs scale to support over 320+ AWS services, the importance of maintaining backward compatibility, and the role of developer experience in shaping…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we welcome Christian Bonzelet to discuss the art of prompting in software development. Together, we explore how PromptZ.dev helps developers structure and share their prompts to maximize efficiency. Christian shares his insights from hands-on workshops, the challenges engineers face, and the importance…

In this episode, Chris Betz, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AWS, introduces the Trust Center, a new essential resource for understanding security and trust in the cloud. He explains how AWS helps businesses navigate the challenges of compliance, data protection, and security best practices. Betz also shares practical advice for develo…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we explore how Duolingo—the app with 100 million monthly active users—optimized its CI/CD infrastructure to handle builds for 300 pull requests every week. Sharanya Viswanath and Murtaza Javaid explain how their platform engineering team reduced build times from 50 minutes to just 16 minutes by migrati…

Hosts Tiffany Souterre and Sebastien Stormacq sit down with Rajesh Pandey to explore the critical role of events in AWS Lambda. They dive deep into how events trigger Lambda functions and how AWS has built infrastructure to ensure high availability while optimizing costs for customers. Rajesh explains the various event sources supported by Lambda a…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we welcome Greg Wilson, Director of AWS Documentation, SDK, and CLI. Together, we dive into the world of AWS documentation, its evolution, and the challenges it presents. Greg shares how his team is restructuring content to improve accessibility and make it easier for developers to find the information…

In this episode, I'm joined by Lakshmi Peri, Solutions Architect Specialist for in-memory services at AWS, to explore the landscape of in-memory database solutions available on AWS.From the history of ElastiCache to the latest developments with Valkey and MemoryDB, this conversation covers everything developers need to know about leveraging in-memo…

bsport, a startup, provides a SaaS application to manage wellness studios like pilates, fitness, and yoga places. They also offer a white-label mobile application that customers can personalize and publish on the Google Play Store and App Store. Previously, provisioning macOS machines on-prem was time-consuming. Now, they automate the entire contin…

In this conversation, Justin, Ashish and Seb discuss the integration of AWS services such as Amazon EventBridge and AWS Step Functions with private APIs powered by AWS PrivateLink and Amazon VPC Lattice. They explore customer requirements for secure access to private resources, highlighting the collaborative efforts among AWS teams to address these…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we welcome Rahul Sharma and Kevin Shanley to discuss AWS Cognito, a service for user authentication and identity management in web and mobile applications.The guests outline Cognito's updates: a new getting started experience, managed login features, and passwordless authentication options. They explai…

In this episode, we explore the AWS SDK for Pandas, an open-source library that simplifies integration between Pandas and AWS services. We discuss the importance of Pandas in data processing, the challenges faced by users, and real-world use cases. We also highlight the community contributing to the library's improvement and the various ways it can…

In this episode, we talked with Keyur Diwan to dive deep into the concept of Blue-Green Deployment, particularly in the context of databases on AWS. We discuss the origins of this deployment strategy and how it has evolved to suit cloud environments. The conversation covers the benefits, challenges, and cost implications of implementing Blue-Green …

In this episode, Darya Petrashka shares her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a data scientist. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to a tech career, the importance of mentorship, and her experiences with cloud computing. Darya emphasizes the significance of community engagement and offers valuable advi…

In this episode, Seb talks with Vitor Monteiro to explore how AI is transforming developer tools, focusing on Poolside, a company building custom AI models for software development. They discuss data quality, reinforcement learning, user experience, and the importance of personalization in AI tools. The conversation also touches on infrastructure, …

Managing AWS accounts effectively is essential for ensuring security, cost efficiency, and streamlined operations. In this episode, Cobus Bernard delves into the critical steps and best practices every developer and team should adopt. From the initial setup of a new AWS account to advanced automation techniques with Terraform, the conversation cove…

Ever dreamed of stepping back in time to the golden age of personal computing? In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we journey back to the 1980s with Ricardo Sueiras, where we explore the iconic Commodore 64. Discover the challenges and triumphs of programming on this legendary machine, from the limitations of hardware to the vibrant comm…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we dive into the world of aquatic analytics!We explore how Swimming Australia leverages the power of data, analytics, and computer vision with AWS Panorama to deliver real-time training pool insights.Join us as we uncover how machine learning helps coaches optimize swimmer performance and streamline po…

In this special episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Tiffany and Seb sit down with Jeff Barr, VP and Chief Evangelist at AWS, to celebrate 20 incredible years of the AWS News blog. Jeff shares the origin story of the blog, the values that shaped its growth, and his unique approach to making technical concepts accessible to developers worldwide.Je…

In this episode, cloud analyst and observer Corey Quinn shares his observation about trends and news from this week's AWS re:Invent conference, With Corey Quinn, Cloud Economist, The Duckbill Group Last week in AWS Get the details of the main launches at re:Invent, read the AWS News blogโดย Sébastien Stormacq

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Tiffany and Seb discuss with Salih aboutthe new capabilities of AWS Amplify AI Kit, focusing on how it simplifies the process of building cloud-powered applications with generative AI. They explore the features of Amplify, including its ease of use for front-end developers and the integration of AI cap…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Seb and Ran Isenberg discuss the automation of IAM policies across multiple AWS accounts. They explore the challenges faced in managing security and access in a multi-account environment, the design and implementation of an automation architecture that simplifies these processes, and the significant im…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we discuss the Multi-Agent Orchestrator, an open-source framework designed to facilitate the orchestration of multiple AI agents. The conversation covers the challenges of building generative AI solutions, the need for specialized agents, and how the orchestrator functions as a smart router for directi…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Seb speaks with Peter Lavelle and Edward Sun about Twilio, and the complexities of authorization in cloud applications. They discuss the evolution of Twilio Flex, the challenges faced in implementing a sophisticated authorization model, and the decision-making process behind choosing between graph-base…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Julian Wood hosts a discussion with Marc Brooker, a distinguished engineer involved in the creation of AWS Lambda. They explore the origins of Lambda, its evolution, and the impact of serverless technology on modern computing. The conversation delves into customer-centric innovations, the challenges of…

In this conversation, Vadym Kazulkin discusses AWS Lambda Snap Start, a feature designed to reduce cold start latency for Java applications in AWS Lambda. The discussion covers the challenges of cold starts, how Snap Start works, its impact on performance, and optimization techniques such as priming. Kazulkin shares insights from his extensive benc…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Seb and Arthur discuss the Graviton processors and the Arm64 architecture. They explore the evolution of AWS's custom hardware, the benefits of adopting Arm architecture for AWS and developers, and the ease of porting applications to Arm64. The conversation also covers the challenges faced during migra…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, the hosts discuss trusted identity propagation with Joseph De Clerck and Raphael Koike. Trusted identity propagation (TIP) allows organizations to propagate the actual user identity downstream to AWS services. It enhances IAM roles with the actual user identity, enabling fine-grained access control and…

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Seb and Brooke are joined by Massimo Refere, a senior principal product manager in the Amazon Q team. They discuss how generative AI can help developers and introduce Amazon Q Developer, a generative AI assistant for work. They explore the different capabilities of Amazon Q Developer, including trouble…

In this week's episode, we dive deep into the world of AWS Identity Center and explore how it changed workforce identity access management within the AWS ecosystem.Join us as we discuss the key differences between IAM and Identity Center, unraveling how this powerful service is specifically designed to manage human user access to AWS accounts. Disc…