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AWS Health Innovation PodcastBehind the Mic: A Personal Update and What's Next for PodcastIn this special behind-the-scenes episode, host Alex Merwin steps away from our usual guest interviews to share some important personal news and exciting updates about the podcast's direction.
After years of bringing you stories from healthcare innovators and building an incredible community of listeners, Alex has reached a pivotal moment in his own journey - one that will shape the future of the show.
In this episode, you'll hear:
A personal announcement about Alex's next chapter as an entrepreneur
Heartfelt gratitude to the community, guests, and team who've made this podcast possible
Exciting news...2025-06-2502 min
AWS - Smart Business PodcastAnna Almen on Innovating Wealth Management: Infront's Data-Driven Approach to Fintech with GenAIOn the mic today: Anna Almen, CTO at Infront, and Marcela Cazacu Alotleh from AWS. Infront, a leading European fintech company with over 35 years of history, specializes in wealth management and trading. Anna explains how Infront leverages its deep experience and structured historical data to provide advantages to its customers, focusing on data consolidation and seamless integrations within their toolchain. The conversation delves into the challenges of scaling a platform that supports portfolio management, risk analysis, and trading across diverse user needs, emphasizing a common set of tools sharing a single data universe. Anna shares her data-driven leadership style...2025-06-2128 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastSimon Skoog on AI-Powered Logistics: How Apotea Delivers Customer Loyalty Through Automation and Safe AI WinsThis time, we sit down with Simon Skoog, Chief AI Officer at Apotea, and AWS’s David Alele. Apotea, Sweden's leading online pharmacy, maintains its reputation through a core strategy of fast deliveries, low prices, and free delivery, achieved largely through high automation. Simon discusses how Apotea builds its tech infrastructure for future scalability and the dynamic partnership with AWS for cloud services and expert consultation. A unique aspect highlighted is Simon's approach to leading AI teams as a non-technical leader, focusing on strategy, people, and removing organizational "noise" by positioning the AI team as an internal startup directly un...2025-06-2125 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastNina Laaksonen on Digital Serenity: How WithSecure Leverages AI and GenAI to Protect European Companies in a Turbulent WorldWe’re talking with two great guests today: Nina Laaksonen, Chief Product Officer at WithSecure, and Mitchell Contursi from AWS. WithSecure, a European company with over 30 years of history in cybersecurity, holds a strong stance on digital serenity and adheres to strict European compliance and ethical standards. Nina explains how in-built AI and machine learning, a core part of their protection capabilities for over two decades, is vital in combating threats like financially motivated actors and advanced persistent threats targeting mid-sized European companies. The discussion highlights WithSecure's co-security model, emphasizing cybersecurity as a collaborative effort and knowledge sharing. They al...2025-06-2128 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastAngela Timofte on Building Trust at Scale: Trustpilot's AI-Powered Journey to Combat Fake Reviews and Empower BusinessesThis episode dives into a discussion with Angela Timofte, Global VP of Engineering at Trustpilot, alongside Berkan Hittet from AWS. Trustpilot's core mission is to be the universal symbol of trust, connecting consumers and businesses through reviews and empowering businesses to grow through customer feedback. Angela explains how Trustpilot, as a digital native, cloud-based company, leverages technology like AWS Lambda functions and DynamoDB to scale and innovate while maintaining security and transparency. A key focus is on how data and analytics provide actionable insights for businesses and help consumers make informed decisions. The conversation also addresses the critical role...2025-06-2130 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastVictor Wennerholm on the Art of Customer Loyalty: How Voyado Hyperpersonalizes Retail Experiences with AI and GenAIToday’s conversation features Victor Wennerholm, Product Manager at Voyado, and Fanny Nilsson representing AWS. Voyado is recognized as a pioneer in customer experience and loyalty, focusing exclusively on retail and omnichannel brands. They explore how Voyado's platform leverages cutting-edge AI technology for real-time personalization, dynamically showing products and content based on customer behavior. The discussion highlights Voyado's two main products, Engage (CX features, loyalty programs) and Elevate (AI-powered search, recommendations), which combine to cater to the entire customer journey and foster long-lasting relationships beyond just purchases. The episode also touches on the importance of consent-driven marketing in a ti...2025-06-2128 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastMagnus Hazell on Decarbonizing Europe: Aira Group's Disruptive Approach to Residential Heating with AI and Vertical IntegrationDescription In this episode of the podcast, we're joined by Magnus Hazell, Product Director at Aira Group, and Jesse Kinnunen from AWS. They delve into Aira Group's bold mission to decarbonize 5 million homes across Europe by disrupting the traditional energy market with heat pumps, an established technology. Magnus highlights their aggressive growth, high ambition, and the utilization of AI and data to innovate and develop better products for customers. The conversation covers the vision for Europe's energy market, emphasizing electrification and smart systems to manage volatile energy access. They also discuss the challenges of scaling a deep tech company...2025-06-2033 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastPaolo Palumbo on Defending the Digital Frontier: WithSecure's Co-Security Approach, AI's Dual Role, and the Rise of Agentic AIIn this episode, we dive into the world of cyber security with Paolo Palumbo, Vice President of WithSecure Intelligence, and Joakim Knutar from AWS. Paolo discusses WithSecure’s unique co-security model, emphasizing partnership with customers to extend visibility and protection against complex threats. The episode covers the dual role of AI in cyber security, from enabling rapid response to potentially being exploited by threat actors. Paolo highlights how WithSecure leverages AWS for scalable defense solutions, including participating in the AWS EU sovereign cloud. The conversation also explores leadership in a fast-paced environment, with Paolo emphasizing flexibility, experimentation, and team en...2025-06-1032 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastAmy Chen on Innovating Urban Mobility at KONE: Elevating Buildings with AI, Digital Twins, and the Technician AssistantIn this episode, we are joined by Amy Chen, Chief Innovation Officer at KONE, and Jiska Druey from AWS, to explore how KONE is revolutionizing urban mobility. Amy shares how KONE’s AI-powered Technician Assistant helps 40,000 technicians optimize maintenance by providing real-time insights and troubleshooting suggestions. She discusses how AI and digital twins improve building accessibility and efficiency, with AWS enabling their predictive maintenance and cloud innovation. The conversation also covers KONE’s human-centric approach to innovation, emphasizing employee involvement and customer feedback. Amy offers leadership insights from her journey in the tech-driven transformation of a traditional industry, focusing on p...2025-06-1031 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastNiilo Säämänen on Building Wolt Grade Technology at Scale: Leveraging Configurability, Logistics Tech, and Generative AI for Rapid ExpansionIn this episode, we sit down with Niilo Säämänen, CTO at Wolt.com, and Kirsi Louhelainen from AWS to discuss how Wolt has scaled from a mobile innovation idea to a global delivery giant operating in 31 countries. Niilo shares how Wolt’s focus on building "Wolt grade" products drives their success, emphasizing technical excellence, customer obsession, and engineering craftsmanship. The conversation covers the importance of configurability to support rapid expansion, the challenges of rebuilding their logistics stack, and balancing global standardization with local adaptation. They also explore how Wolt leverages AWS technology, including Kubernetes and Bedrock, to suppo...2025-06-1040 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastConversational AI in Regulated Industries: Rasmus Hauch from Boost.AIIn this episode, we welcome Rasmus Hauch, CTO at Boost.AI, and Ragnar Harper, Head of Technology at AWS Norway, to explore how Boost.AI delivers cutting-edge conversational AI solutions tailored for regulated industries. Rasmus explains how their platform drives tangible business outcomes, including improved user experiences and high automation rates, often reaching 70-80%. He shares how Boost.AI enables secure, seamless customer interactions via voice and chat, integrating backend services to handle tasks like booking meetings or retrieving lab results. To manage risks, Boost.AI employs a hybrid model combining rule-based responses with generative AI, reinforced by multi-channel...2025-06-1030 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastAutomating HR Workflows with AI: Luke Buckley & Erik Haugen from ConnectMyAppsIn this episode, we welcome Luke Buckley, CTO and founder of ConnectMyApps, and Erik Haugen, CEO, to discuss their new AI assistant, Inira. Built on the Canvas integration platform, Inira automates HR workflows by seamlessly connecting applications and databases, enabling users to compile data, generate reports, and answer complex questions through simple queries. Luke shares insights into the technical challenges of building Inira, focusing on fostering user trust through transparent AI explanations. Erik highlights practical applications, such as automated management reporting and correcting HR data errors. They also discuss how Inira securely integrates diverse data sources to create a "...2025-06-1028 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastUnlocking AI-Driven Learning with Stig Elsfjordstrand from AlreadyONIn this episode, we welcome Stig Elsfjordstrand, Chairman at AlreadyON, and Ragnar Harper, Head of Technology at AWS Norway, to discuss the transformative role of AI in HR tech. Stig explains how AlreadyON aligns employee development with strategic goals through their innovative solution, Alon Skills. This AI-driven platform uses competence mapping to create personalized learning paths, connecting skills to real business needs. Unlike traditional learning management systems, Alon Skills adapts to changing strategies and industry data, making learning relevant and dynamic. Stig also highlights the importance of secure AI integration, leveraging AWS Bedrock for content creation, and emphasizes that...2025-06-1030 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastJon Bratseth on Vespa AI: Reinventing Search for Machines with RAG at Enterprise ScaleIn this episode, we welcome Jon Bratseth, CEO of Vespa.ai, and Ragnar Harper, Head of Technology at AWS Norway. Jon shares Vespa's innovative approach to enterprise-scale AI, focusing on Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) to enable models to access up-to-date, company-specific data. He explains how Vespa's platform combines textual search, vectors, and machine learning signals to achieve accuracy and scalability, while also handling the complexity of multimodal retrieval. Jon discusses how Vespa’s open-source nature and partnership with AWS leverage advanced hardware like Graviton 4 for efficient scaling. The conversation also covers Vespa's leadership in secure data handling, particularly for en...2025-06-1028 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastMikk Lemberg (1oT) on Simplifying Global IoT Connectivity and Using GenAI for Predictive InsightsIn this episode, Victor Forsfaelt Ljungberg from AWS speaks with Mikk Lemberg, CPO at 1oT, a cellular connectivity provider for IoT companies. Mikk explains how 1oT simplifies global deployments by aggregating telecom networks and offering customers a single platform, eSIM, invoice, and support channel. He highlights their eSIM solution’s ability to improve logistics, manufacturing, and connectivity optimization after deployment. Mikk shares real-world use cases, from tracking endangered birds to monitoring solar panels in remote areas. He also discusses 1oT’s position as an external connectivity team and their partnership with AWS for speed, scalability, and security. As CPO, Mikk...2025-05-2833 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastAndrei Gornostajev (Wallester) on Scalable Card Issuing, Compliance, and Applying AI in FintechIn this episode, Victor Forsfaelt Ljungberg from AWS speaks with Andrei Gornostajev, CTO at Wallester. Andrei explains how Wallester was created to build a modern, real-time platform for card issuing, solving the challenges companies faced with outdated systems. He outlines their growth into a full-service provider with customer onboarding, AML checks, and integrations with personalization centers and 3DS providers. Wallester enables white-label partners to issue branded physical and virtual cards instantly via API and has expanded into expense management and payroll features. Andrei discusses the technical journey, including Visa integration, scalability under heavy load, and PCI DSS compliance, supported...2025-05-2831 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastLaas Toom (LHV Paytech) on Building a Modern Payments Gateway and Using GenAI for Internal EfficiencyIn this episode, Victor Forsfaelt Ljungberg from AWS speaks with Laas Toom, CTO at LHV Paytech. Laas shares how LHV Paytech evolved into a modern, local digital payments gateway, offering innovations like next-day and next-hour settlements and the Request Money 2.0 feature for easier bill splitting via QR or link. He explains their cloud-native approach with AWS for PCI DSS compliance, scalability, and reduced maintenance. Laas also reflects on leadership—letting go of the specialist role, building strong teams, and embracing feedback. A large part of the conversation focuses on GenAI: from observability automation and fraud pattern detection to more pe...2025-05-2832 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastJan-Lamber Voortman (Ohpen) on Cloud-Native Core Banking, Innovation, and Embracing AI ResponsiblyIn today’s episode, we explore the forefront of financial technology with Jan-Lamber Voortman, COO at Ohpen, and Marcela Cazacu Alotleh from AWS. They discuss Ohpen's pioneering role as the first company to bring a bank to the cloud, highlighting their cloud-native core banking platform. Jan-Lamber shares his leadership philosophy, emphasizing freedom and accountability over rigid rules. The conversation delves into Ohpen's early adoption and current exploration of AI, starting with risk and fraud detection. They discuss the importance of a balanced approach to AI adoption, focusing on value creation for end customers rather than just embracing hype. Jan-Lamber ou...2025-05-1531 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastMatvey Teplov (Nomios) on Navigating the Evolving Landscape of Cyber Security and Network Infrastructure in the Age of AIOn the mic today are Matvey Teplov, Director and architectural lead at Nomios, and Paul Muller from AWS, providing deep insights into the cyber security and network infrastructure landscape. Matvey outlines the types of clients Nomios serves and their approach to staying ahead in a rapidly evolving industry, emphasizing a thoughtful adoption of technology rather than chasing the "bleeding edge". He shares his perspective on what non-technical business leaders should understand about technology, focusing on value, trustworthiness, and the potential pitfalls of cost-cutting. The conversation delves into the realities and potential of AI, highlighting its current role as a...2025-05-1433 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastEelco Lempsink (Framer) on Framer's Pivot to a Website Builder, Design-Centric Approach, and the Future of AI in Web CreationThis time, we sit down with Eelco Lempsink, CTO at Framer, and Albert Argente Nordbeck from AWS, to explore the story behind Framer's successful pivot from a prototyping tool to a popular website builder. Eelco candidly discusses the lack of growth that spurred this significant shift and the strategic leveraging of their existing web technology. He highlights Framer's strong focus on designers and shares a compelling client example of BirdBird.com scaling rapidly using Framer's features, including AI translation. Eelco reflects on his evolution as a technical leader in a growing company, emphasizing a strong maker culture and servant...2025-05-1436 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastRitchie Vink (Polars) on the Rise of Polars: A Blazing-Fast Data Frame Library and its Journey to CommercializationThis episode features a discussion with Ritchie Vink, founder & CEO of Polars, alongside Jordan Kramsky from AWS, about the development and impact of the Polars data frame library. Ritchie explains how Polars addresses the limitations of traditional data processing tools by offering a multi-threaded, incredibly fast solution optimized for modern hardware. They discuss the business value of Polars, including reducing compute costs and improving developer iteration speed. Ritchie shares the bottom-up adoption story of Polars in the open-source community and his transition from a hobbyist developer to CEO. The conversation touches upon the challenges and importance of saying "no"...2025-05-1434 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastJohan de Keulenaer (Aikido) on Developer-First Security in the Age of Generative AIToday's conversation features Johan de Keulenaer, responsible for Partnerships & Channel Growth at Aikido, and Albert Argente Nordbeck from AWS, exploring the innovative approach of Aikido in developer security. Yon explains how Aikido differentiates itself by reducing false positives and leveraging AI for auto-triage and auto-fix of vulnerabilities. They discuss the collaboration between AWS and Aikido to bring this security solution to developers. The episode highlights how Aikido helps startups and enterprises balance rapid development with crucial security measures. They also delve into how Generative AI is disrupting the cyber security landscape for both attackers and defenders, with AI autofix...2025-05-1426 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastMatthijs Scholten (Bizzdesign) on the Evolving Landscape of Enterprise Architecture and the Impact of AIIn this episode, we delve into the world of enterprise architecture with Matthijs Scholten, Head of Product Marketing at Bizzdesign, and Margot Schipper from AWS. They discuss Bizzdesign's mission to enable business transformation, the importance of a future-state design mindset, and how their platform helps organizations visualize and transform. The conversation explores a client story from Schiphol Airport's journey towards becoming an autonomous airport. They also examine the impact of AI on enterprise architecture, emphasizing a responsible approach to AI implementation that focuses on productivity and accessibility. Matthijs shares insights on aligning product strategy with market needs and the...2025-05-1425 min
Ku Podcast - Technology, AI, Productivity ToolsEP68 #aws What is Buy with AWS marketplace? #ai #podcast🎙️ Welcome to Ku's Podcast! 🎨
Ready to simplify your cloud procurement process? With “Buy with AWS,” you gain access to a curated marketplace of software and services. We’ll discuss how this feature streamlines shopping, centralizes billing, and helps businesses easily integrate tools into their AWS environment.
🛒 Seamless Shopping: Experience streamlined buying for software and services on AWS Marketplace.
💳 Unified Billing: Enjoy the convenience of consolidated invoices and expense management.
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More details: https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/features/buy...2025-01-0113 minKu Podcast - Technology, AI, Productivity ToolsEP59 - #anthropic What is Anthropic Claude x Amazon AWS partnership? #ai #podcast🎙️ Welcome to Ku's Podcast! 🎨
Big news in AI development: Anthropic is partnering with Amazon’s Trainium to bring advanced AI training to a whole new level. We break down what this collaboration means for the industry and how it could shape future AI capabilities.
🔹 Highlights:
🤝 A major partnership for scalable AI training
⚙️ Amazon Trainium’s role in the collaboration
🌟 The impact on the broader AI ecosystem
Stay tuned to hear how collaboration is powering progress in the AI world!
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E-commerce Germany News PodcastEGN Podcast #42: Stefan Suppra from Amazon Web Services (AWS), on transforming retail with cloud solutionsWelcome to the E-commerce Germany News Podcast powered by the E-commerce Berlin Expo.
In this insightful episode of the EGN Podcast, Efe von Thenen sits down with Stefan Suppra, Solutions Architecture Lead for Retail and Consumer Goods Germany from Amazon Web Services (AWS) to discuss how retail and e-commerce businesses are adapting to changing times and to uncover how technology is transforming retail and e-commerce.
With AWS’s deep roots in Amazon's retail legacy, Stefan shares how this history influences the company’s approach to delivering cutting-edge solutions for e-commerce businesses.
Stefan also share...2024-12-0340 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastPeter-Paul Houtman on Driving Innovation in DAM: How Bynder uses Hackathons to Explore the Future of Generative AI?In this episode of the podcast, we explore the evolution of Digital Asset Management (DAM) solutions with Peter-Paul Houtman, CTO of Bynder, and Marc van Ogtrop from Levi9. They discuss the rapid pace of technological development and the challenges it brings to DAM platforms. Peter-Paul explains how Bynder fosters innovation through hackathon days, bringing together Bynder employees and external experts to explore and implement new ideas. They also dive into the rise of Generative AI: the opportunities it offers for DAM solutions, as well as the complexities and challenges of integrating it. An inspiring conversation about the future of...2024-11-2627 minAWS - Smart Business PodcastIntroThe AWS Smart Business Podcast is your destination for insights on applied Gen AI for businesses and the latest advancements in technology across various sectors. Delve into discussions with business innovators leading the charge in integrating cutting-edge technologies into their operations. From transformative strategies to real-world applications, this podcast is essential listening for those looking to stay ahead in the digital landscape. Whether you're exploring machine learning, pioneering open source initiatives, or crafting cloud-based solutions, join us for a journey into the heart of business innovation.2024-05-1000 min
AWS TechChatEpisode 91 - Sports On AWSTune in to the latest episode of the AWS Tech Chat podcast to hear all about how AWS is revolutionizing the sports industry. Hosted by Cheryl Joseph, a senior solutions architect at AWS, and her co-host Karl Hart, a principal solutions architect focused on the sports vertical, this insightful episode dives deep into the ways AWS is enabling leagues and teams to elevate the fan experience through cutting-edge technology.
The conversation kicks off by exploring the key challenges sports customers face, from building fan engagement platforms and improving in-stadium experiences to modernizing broadcasting infrastructure and leveraging data and analytics. Learn...2024-04-1524 minAWS Health Innovation Podcast#82, Closing Care Gaps with Predictive Analytics, Aneesh Chopra from CareJourney and Mirza Baig from AWSImagine a world where healthcare data flows seamlessly across providers, payers, and life sciences companies, enabling truly coordinated and personalized care. That future is rapidly becoming a reality, thanks to companies like CareJourney, our guest on this episode of the AWS Health Innovation Podcast. CareJourney is a healthcare analytics vendor specializing in processing claims data and deriving actionable insights for over 300 million patient lives across ACOs, health systems, payers, life sciences companies, and more. In this conversation, Aneesh Chopra, the President of CareJourney and Mirza Baig, from the AWS Health AI team, leading Architecture & Product join Alex...2024-03-2642 min
AWS Bites109. What is the AWS Project Development Kit (PDK)?This episode of the AWS Bites Podcast provides an overview of the AWS Project Development Kit (PDK), an open-source tool to help bootstrap and maintain cloud projects. We discuss what PDK is, how it can help generate boilerplate code and infrastructure, keep configuration consistent across projects, and some pros and cons of using a tool like this versus doing it manually.
Is PDK something you should use for your cloud projects? Let's find out!
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Cloud Security PodcastBuild an Effective AWS Cloud Security Program in 2024How can you build a robust cloud security program in AWS, particularly as a startup and small to medium-sized businesses navigating AWS in 2024? We spoke to Chris Farris, who is the event chair for fwd:cloudsec, a known cloud security expert and one of the first AWS Heroes for security.
Chris shared his insights on how to build a security strategy that is both practical and effective in today's dynamic cloud environment. From discussing the importance of AWS organizations and Identity Centre to breaking down the complexities of cloud security posture management. You will hear actionable advice...2024-01-0548 minCloud Security PodcastAWS reInvent 2023 - Security highlights and announcementsCloud Security Podcast just got back from AWS re:invent 2023, there was a lot of chat around, you guessed it - GenAI but along with that there were plenty of security updates and announcement. Shilpi and Ashish broke them all down for you and what it all actually means for all security practitioners.
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AWS Bites105. Integration Testing on AWSIn this episode, we discuss integration testing event-driven systems and explore AWS's new Integration Application Test Kit (IATK). We cover the challenges of testing events and common approaches like logging, end-to-end testing, and using temporary queues. We then introduce IATK, walk through how to use it for EventBridge testing, and share our experience trying out the X-Ray trace validation. We found IATK promising but still rough around the edges, though overall a useful addition to help test complex event flows.
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Podcast AWS LATAMEP168: Contenedores en AWS - Seguridad en Amazon EKSEn este episodio del podcast oficial de AWS en español, exploramos la seguridad en Amazon EKS. Christian Castro y Jairo Martínez discuten temas clave como el modelo de responsabilidad compartida, la seguridad de los pods, el control de acceso y las herramientas de seguridad en el ciclo de vida del desarrollo de aplicaciones en Kubernetes. Descubre cómo proteger tus aplicaciones en entornos de contenedores, y aprovecha prácticas y consejos de seguridad de primera mano.
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AWS Bites99. The fears of adopting AWS (and how to fight them)In this thrilling episode of AWS Bites Podcast, we delve into the murky world of cloud computing and discuss the most haunting fears that deter businesses from adopting Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this gritty discussion reminiscent of a noir novel, they reveal the sinister concerns of cost, complexity, security, and vendor lock-in that keep organizations in the dark.
If you're in the cloud consulting business or facing internal resistance to moving your projects to AWS, this episode is your secret weapon. We shed light on how to reassure your clients and your boss that AWS can bring value...2023-10-1323 min
Faces of Digital Health[SPECIAL EPISODE] How Does AWS Support Startups Through the AWS Health Innovation PodcastAlex Merwin is Head of Growth, Healthcare & Life Sciences Startups at Amazon Web Services (AWS). In this episode, he presents the AWS Health Innovation Podcast, which showcases startups that are advancing healthcare & life science by leveraging cloud computing technology.In this episode, Alex Merwin and Tjasa Zajc, Host of Faces of Digital Health, discuss:
podcasting,
how AWS supports startups,
what trends is Alex observing in the health innovation space,
key findings from the recent Faces of Digital Health series about entrepreneurship and healthcare in Africa.
... and more.
More about AWS Health Innovation P...2023-10-1123 min
AWS Bites98. Is AWS Going to Kill Pinpoint?Today, we will explore the enigmatic world of Amazon Pinpoint. Pinpoint boasts a wide range of capabilities that can prove advantageous for various marketing endeavors.
In this intriguing episode, we will shed light on Pinpoint's core features and use cases. Additionally, we will compare it to several other marketing products, including Google Analytics, Marketo, Mailchimp, and more.
However, the most startling revelation pertains to the recent changes in Pinpoint's limitations, which have left users deeply concerned. The astonishing reduction from 7,000 events per second to a mere 15 has prompted us to ponder: is AWS attempting to relegate Pinpoint to oblivion?
...2023-10-0614 min
AWS Bites97. Configuration for AWS Applications (Env vars, SSM, Secrets Manager, AppConfig)Rev up your AWS know-how in this high-octane episode of AWS Bites Podcast, where we take you under the hood to fine-tune your AWS applications configuration!
Kicking things off, we rev our engines and stress the vital role of slick configuration management in the world of cloud-based applications, leaving those old-school methods in the dust. Buckle up as we steer you through the twists and turns, starting with the straightforward horsepower of environment variables, giving you the lowdown on what fuels them and when to put the brakes on. We then shift gears to introduce AWS Systems Manager Parameter...2023-09-2934 min
AWS Bites96. AWS Governance and Landing Zone with Control Tower, Org Formation, and TerraformIn this episode of AWS Bites, Luciano and Eoin dive deep into the world of AWS governance, landing zones, and automation tools. AWS emphasizes the importance of good governance for customers of all sizes, whether you're starting from scratch or have been using AWS for years. But with so many tools available, which one should you choose?
Join us as we explore the best practices for setting up your AWS accounts correctly and discover tools that can automate the process, including AWS Control Tower and open-source alternatives like OrgFormation and Terraform.
Whether you're new to AWS or a seasoned...2023-09-2224 min
The IoT PodcastHow To Make IoT Easier For Everyone | Yasser Alsaied - Vice President of Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT | The IoT PodcastIn season 4 episode 8, we are joined by the incredible Yasser Alsaied – Vice President of Amazon Web Services (AWS) IoT to explore the IoT journey of AWS, how AWS is making IoT easier for partners and end-users, the impacts of emerging technology including AI & ML, exciting Alexa innovations and what he sees as the three critical industries of advancement!
Yasser has over 30 year’s experience in executive management and technical experience in the semiconductors, cloud, and wireless industries with strong knowledge in technology management and IoT reference platforms.
From his time as Qualcomm’s VP of IoT to...2023-09-1456 minPodcast AWS LATAMEP144: Cumplimiento en la nube de AWSEn este nuevo episodio de la serie -Seguridad en AWS- Paula Moreno y Javier Díaz tratan el tema de como abordar el cumplimiento en la nube. Ellos nos contarán acerca de la responsabilidad compartida que tiene tanto AWS como nuestros clientes a la hora de implementar controles requeridos por marcos regulatorios o de buenas prácticas, asi como en dónde se puede evidenciar el cumplimiento por parte de AWS y las herramientas que los clientes tienen para poder llevar a cabo sus actividades tanto de implementación como monitoreo de cumplimiento.
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AWS Bites90. 9 Ideas that would Skyrocket AWS to New HeightsAWS is great, but it can surely be better, much better! Today we want to mention 9 things that could help AWS to reach new heights: hard billing limits, better UX and documentation, and much more! We also have a special message to AWS and all the AWS professionals who have helped throughout the years.
Join us in this intergalactic journey to improve the leading cloud provider!
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AWS Bites89. Should you simulate AWS locally?Welcome to the epic tale of AWS Bites! In this chapter, we embark on a perilous journey through the challenges of developing distributed applications on AWS.
We encounter fierce foes in the form of deployment times and limited access to real AWS services during local development.
But fear not, for we have powerful tools at our disposal, including the legendary LocalStack and Serverless offline. And if that's not enough, we have tips and tricks for optimizing our development flow without local simulations, using well-structured code and unit tests. We even share CloudFormation tricks to speed up deployment times and...2023-07-1416 min
AWS Bites87. Interviewing for AWS RolesAre you interested in landing an AWS role? Or maybe are you looking to hire some cloud talent?!
In this episode of the AWS Bites podcast, we share our insights on the interview process we have adopted at fourTheorem.
This process is not just about testing AWS knowledge, but it's also about evaluating cultural fit, way of working skills and knowledge, and future plans.
From the “Fiona chat” to the technical interview, we provide valuable tips for candidates, such as being honest about your knowledge and asking questions during the interview.
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AWS Bites...2023-06-3033 minCloud Security PodcastAWS ReInforce 2023 Recap & HighlightsCloud Security Podcast - AWS ReInforce 2023 or AWS Re:inforce 2023 highlights in a recap from the 2 Day affair for all things AWS Cloud Security! We were lucky enough to be there. This is a recap of the major announcements and highlights from major themes around the event.
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AWS Bites86. How do you integrate AWS with other clouds?Are you struggling with securely integrating workloads running on-premises, in Azure, or in any other cloud with a workload running in AWS?
In this exciting episode of the AWS Bites podcast, we dive into 6 different options for securely and efficiently integrating workloads between clouds. From providing a public API in AWS with an authorization method to using IAM roles anywhere to using OIDC federated identities, we explore the advantages and disadvantages of each option. We even cover the use of SSM hybrid activations and creating the interface on the Azure/Data Centre side and polling from AWS.
Don't miss...2023-06-2320 min
AWS Bites85. Tip for Attending AWS EventsIn the latest episode of AWS Bites Podcast, Luciano and Eoin share their insider tips on how to get the most out of in-person AWS events like summits, re:Inforce, or re:Invent.
From networking to swag hoarding, they cover everything you need to know to make the most of these conferences. Learn how to convince your employer to let you attend and how to plan ahead to get the most out of the event. Plus, hear about the fun activities and after-parties you won't want to miss.
Don't miss out on this must-listen episode...2023-06-1626 min
AWS Bites82. Redis on AWS: Is ElastiCache the Right Choice?Who is the king of all databases when it comes to performance? Yes, Redis! Of course!
In this episode of AWS Bites, we talk about Redis on ElastiCache, one of the most essential instruments in the cloud architect's toolbox.
We explore the joys and woes of Redis on AWS and share some exciting alternatives regarding in-memory databases and caching systems.
We discuss the use cases of Redis, including session storage, web page caching, database cache, cost optimization, queues and pub/sub messaging, and distributed applications state.
We extensively talk about ElastiCache...2023-05-2621 min
AWS Bites80. Can you do private static websites on AWS?In this episode of the AWS Bites podcast, we discuss the challenges of hosting private static websites on AWS.
We explore why it's important to host internal corporate applications and line of business applications only for internal consumption, and the requirements for doing so.
We also evaluate different options for hosting private static websites, including S3 with CloudFront, containers on ECS/Fargate with ALB, API Gateway, and AppRunner.
Finally, we summarize the pros and cons of each option and provide a rating for each.
If you're looking to host a private static website on AWS, this episode is a...2023-05-1219 minAWS TechChatEpisode 90 - Confidential Compute on AWSIn this podcast episode, learn about confidential computing and data privacy in the context of AWS services. The hosts - Shai, Anton, and Arindam, who are AWS Solution Architects, provide insights into AWS's security technologies and operational practices that exceed customer standards for confidential computing and data privacy.
The podcast delves into the Nitro system and its protection categories for confidential computing, as well as AWS Nitro Enclaves - a feature that provides isolation for sensitive data and applications. The hosts discuss the many use cases of Nitro enclaves, including cryptographic attestation capabilities, and explore how it can be used...2023-04-2529 min
AWS Bites76. Unboxing AWS CopilotIn this episode, we're doing something different! Join us for a special screen-sharing edition of our podcast series, as we take a deep dive into AWS Copilot, a service designed to simplify container application deployment on AWS.
During this video, we'll be sharing our screens as we walk through the AWS Copilot landing page and documentation, and demonstrate how to use the service to deploy a container application. We highly recommend watching the video version of this episode, as we'll be providing a lot of visual guidance and examples.
Starting with the basics, we'll learn about the differences between...2023-04-1448 min
AWS Bites70. How do you create good AWS diagrams?Are you ready to level up your software architecture skills? In this episode, we deep-dive into the world of diagrams and show you why they are essential for creating robust and scalable cloud architectures!
Starting with the basics, we explain why diagrams are so important and why you should be using them in your work. We'll discuss different approaches to creating diagrams mentioning the popular C4 method and some alternative approaches.
In the context of AWS we will share some insider tips about using AWS icon sets to enhance your architecture diagrams and make them...2023-03-0323 min
Cloud Security PodcastHow to Accelerate your AWS Security Maturity in 2023Cloud Security Podcast - This month we are talking about "Building on the AWS Cloud" and next up on this series, we spoke to Chad Lorenc (Chad's Linkedin) about AWS Security Reference Architecture, Cloud Adoption Framework & Security Maturity Model are 3 ways to level up the maturity you have in Cloud . In this episode Chad Lorenc, from AWS shared lessons and talk about How AWS Customers can prepare to use 3 models to Crawl, Walk & Run their security practice.
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2023-02-2556 min
AWS Bites67. Top AWS Developer Productivity ToolsAre you tired of feeling overwhelmed by the vast AWS landscape? Do you find yourself constantly struggling to keep up with all the tasks at hand? Look no further! In this episode of AWS Bites podcast, Eoin and Luciano share their top six time-saving tools to help you reclaim your productivity and make the most of your AWS experience. These tools are designed to make your life easier and allow you to achieve more in less time.
But don't worry, this won't be a boring lecture. Get ready to have some fun as they reveal their top...2023-02-1020 minAWS Bites66. AWS SAM v Serverless FrameworkDiscover the Ultimate Battle: Serverless Framework vs AWS SAM!
Are you building and deploying serverless applications and don't know which tool to choose? Look no further, as we dive into a comparison of the two heavyweights in the serverless world - AWS SAM and Serverless Framework. Find out their unique features, ease of use, and what the future holds for these Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools. By the end of this episode, you will know which one is right for you and your projects!
Join us as we explore the pros and cons of each...2023-02-0330 minCloud Security PodcastAWS Goat - Cloud Penetration TestingCloud Security Podcast - This month we are talking about "Breaking the AWS Cloud" and next up on this series, we spoke to Nishant Sharma (Nishant's Linkedin), Director, Lab Platform, INE. If you have tried pentesting in AWS Cloud or want to start today with AWS Goat, then this episode with Nishant, behind AWS Goat will help you understand how you can upskill and maybe even show others how to be better at pentesting AWS Cloud.
Episode ShowNotes, Links and Transcript on Cloud Security Podcast: www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Host Twitter: Ashish Rajan (@hashishrajan)
G...2023-01-2453 minCloud Security PodcastGetting Started with Hacking AWS ECSCloud Security Podcast - This month we are talking about "Breaking the AWS Cloud" and next up on this series, we spoke to Gafnit Amiga (Gafnit's Linkedin), VP of Security Research at Lightspin who recently discovered the AWS Elastic Container Registry Public (ECR Public) vulnerability. She spoke to us about how she goes about doing cloud security research and what AWS ECS and ECR is.
Episode ShowNotes, Links and Transcript on Cloud Security Podcast: www.cloudsecuritypodcast.tv
Host Twitter: Ashish Rajan (@hashishrajan)
Guest Twitter: Gafnit Amiga (Gafnit's Linkedin)
Podcast Twitter - @Cl...2023-01-1232 min
The IoT PodcastE08 | Automotive IoT: What is a Software-Defined Vehicle? | Indraneel Mitra, AWSIn episode 8 of The 5V Podcast, Indraneel Mitra – Principal Product Solutions Architect at AWS joins us to unveil the developments happening in the automotive industry from the emergence of the software-defined vehicle to how we can solve architecture complexities and what services are becoming enabled.
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🎙 00:55 Introduction to Neel Mitra
🎙 04:09 What is AWS doing from an automotive perspective
🎙 05:30 The four automotive megatrends
🎙 07:16 Giveaway!!! Intelligent workloads at the Edge
🎙 08:16 State of the automotive industry today
🎙 10:39 Shifting from just a car manufacturer to a fully software-defined...2022-12-0659 minAWS Bites61. How do I control AWS costs?Let's face it: when it comes to AWS, cost is one of the scariest topics!
Why? Mostly because the underlying model can get very complex.
There are too many variables and ultimately it's just hard to predict how much is a given workload going to cost you on AWS. Are going to be bankrupted by this unpredictable cost? Probably not!
In this episode, we share some suggestions and tools on how to approach cost when going to AWS. It's not a simple topic, but it's something you need to embrace, learn and get co...2022-12-0230 min
Channel Journeys PodcastConill and Manks: How to Win on the AWS MarketplaceThere’s no doubt that customers are increasingly making their technology purchases on B2B marketplaces. I wrote about the impact of this shift recently in my blog on Channel Predictions: 2023 and Beyond. To learn why marketplaces are gaining so much steam and how ISVs and partners can take advantage of this shift, I turned to Felipe Conill, WW Leader, AWS Emerging Security and David Manks, VP of Alliances at BeyondTrust. Felipe and David share how to get listed and then win on the AWS Marketplace.
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Here are 10 things I learned from Felipe and...2022-11-3046 minThe IoT PodcastE07 | Partnerships: The Key to IoT Success? | Dimitrios Spiliopoulos, AWS & Shashank Jain, Hitachi VantaraIn E7 of The 5V Podcast, Dimitrios Spiliopoulos - Industrial IoT GTM Lead for Manufacturing & Supply Chain EMEA at AWS & Shashank Jain, Director - Manufacturing and Energy at Hitachi Vantara join us to discuss the power of partnering, what the AWS ecosystem is enabling for partners and their customers (scale big and fast!), as well as the challenges & disruptions seen in supply chain in light of the war and Covid and the impact these factors have had on various industries.
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🎙 01:03 Dimitrios and Shashank background in IoT 2022-11-291h 09AWS Bites60. What is AWS Lambda?AWS Lambda is one of the most famous AWS services these days. If you are just starting with your cloud journey you might be confused about what Lambda actually is, what are the limitations, and when you should be using it or not.
In this episode, we provide a beginner-friendly introduction to Lambda and summarise everything there’s to know about it: when to use it and when not, differences with containers, the pricing model, limitations, and integrations.
By the end of this episode, we will also chime in with some of our opinions and sh...2022-11-2530 minAWS Bites50. Building a File Transfer application on AWS - Live coding PART 3This is a special episode recorded live during a live coding session on YouTube (2022-08-31). The audio-only experience might not be the best one, so if you are curious to see the video and enjoy our diagrams and screen sharing, please check this episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hlW_RwRgskI
How can you build a WeTransfer or a Dropbox Transfer clone on AWS? This is our third live coding stream. In this episode, we made our lambdas better by adding observability best practices (structured logs, metrics and tracing) through Lambda Power Tools f...2022-08-311h 46
AWS Bites43. When is it OK to cheat on AWS?We do love AWS, but sometimes we have to admit that it’s not always a silver bullet. There are definitely use cases where it might be worth considering alternatives to AWS.
In this episode we will discuss some of these use cases and try to highlight what are the advantages that other platforms or services can have over AWS in very specific circumstances. First of all we clarify why we like AWS and why (and when) it’s worth sticking with it. Then, we discuss what are some of the reasons why it might be worth cons...2022-07-0126 min
cloudonaut#45 The AWS CookbookJohn Culkin and Mike Zazon share powerful recipes to spice up AWS.
Notes
Andreas invited John Culkin and Mike Zazon to talk about their latest book: the AWS Cookbook which includes 70 self-contained recipes to help you creatively solve common AWS challenges you'll encounter on your cloud journey.
During the show John and Mike share three of their recipes for free. Besides the audio-version, check out the text and code snippets as well.
Testing IAM Policies with the IAM Policy Simulator
Automatically Scanning Images in ECR for Security
Redacting PII from text using Amazon Comprehend
2022-04-2838 minAWS Bites27. How do you organize AWS Accounts?Eoin and Luciano try to answer the question of what AWS accounts do you need for your team and how to organize them. In this episode of AWS bites we discuss common ways to organize AWS accounts and environments from the perspective of a company running production workloads. We try to answer questions like “how many accounts and how many environments?”. We also discuss how you and your team can be more productive by effectively managing AWS accounts and environments. Finally we explore some common security and cost-related tradeoffs that are common when it comes to organizing AWS accounts.
2022-03-1124 mincloudonaut#44 AWS Security: Stephen Kuenzli and Andreas Wittig on IAMAWS IAM real-world advice from Stephen Kuenzli and Andreas Wittig
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Stephen Kuenzli and I lead several cloud migration projects. In this conversation, we shared our learnings focusing on AWS security and IAM (Identity and Access Management). The result is advice and inspiration that will help you in your daily work. Our conversation is available as a video or podcast episode. In the following, you will also find a summary of our discussion.
As Michael is on parental leave, I invited Stephen to the cloudonaut podcast. Listen to our conversation on AWS security and IAM...2022-02-1552 minAWS Bites20. Should I get an AWS certification?In this episode of AWS Bites podcast, Eoin and Luciano talk about whether it is worth to get an AWS certification and why. We discuss why a certification can be important from the perspective of individuals and companies, what are the certifications available and how are they grouped. Finally we try to provide some suggestions for a study plan and give various useful resources and tips.
In this episode we mentioned the following resources:
- Official AWS certifications landing page: https://aws.amazon.com/certification/
- Passing all the AWS certifications, article by...2022-01-2124 min
RecastReCast #1 - re:Invent AWS 2021 avec Jérémie Rodon[#ReCast] Le podcast Revolve L'objectif est simple : décoder pour vous les tendances et les enjeux du numérique, de la technologie et de l'environnement cloud tout en assurant la transmission et le partage des connaissances.Pour ce premier épisode de l’année, on échange sur le AWS re:Invent 2021 !Retrouvez notre AWS Community Hero, Jérémie Rodon et notre responsable Gravity, Eva Elouadrhiri Cotillard au micro pour un reCap du re:Invent 2021.Au programme : l'essentiel des grandes annonces et nouveautés divulguées lors de cet évènement maj...2022-01-1827 min