AWS re:Think Podcast

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Welcome to the AWS re:Think Podcast! Here to help you rethink your strategy in the cloud. In this series we explore how different cloud computing services can support your company's business strategy and goals. We cover topics such as Artificial Intelligence, Cost Optimization, Modernization, Security and more.

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Episode 1: What is a Solutions Architect?

What is a Solutions Architect? What do they do? And what are they NOT? In this inaugural episode we talk with Mike Tuszynski, a former CTO and current AWS Solutions Architect, along with Amit Narayanan, an AWS Solutions Architect Leader. We talk about the different roles SAs play in helping businesses use technology to successfully implement their business strategy. Our guests also share thoughts on what types of roles best prepare you for becoming a Solutions Architect and vice versa.

AWS Hosts:

Nolan Chen

Malini Chatterjee

Episode 2: Intro to Generative AI in the Cloud

In this episode we begin by asking ‘What is Generative AI?’ We meet with AWS Senior SA Michael Nguyen to talk about Foundation Models and Large Language Models. We then dive into Gen AI use cases and how businesses can use the cloud to build innovative Gen AI solutions.

AWS Hosts:

Nolan Chen

Malini Chatterjee

Episode 3: Cost Optimization in the Cloud through Right Sizing

Cost Optimization is top of mind in uncertain economic times. In this episode we join AWS SAs Krati Singh and Mike Tuszynski to discuss how Right Sizing your cloud resources with the right tools can help you ensure sufficient capacity without overspending.

AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini Chatterjee

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Episode 4: Serverless Computing in the Cloud

What is “Serverless” Computing? In this episode we explore what Serverless Computing is with AWS SAs Sabha Parmaseswaran and Hardik Vasa. We discuss what companies should consider when transitioning from an existing architecture to this newer cloud native approach to computing. We also cover related AWS Services such as Lambda and API Gateway as well as Security and Costs.

AWS Hosts:

Nolan Chen

Malini Chatterjee

Episode 5: Containers in the Cloud

In this episode we talk about Containers in the cloud with AWS Solutions Architects Jamal Arif and Nikita Patel. We start with the basics - What Are Containers? When does it make sense to use Containers? We then dive into Docker, Docker Swarm, Kubernetes and how container orchestration can be implemented through specific AWS services such as EKS and Fargate. If you’re new to Containers, this episode will help you decide the right container strategy in the cloud.

AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini Chatterjee

Episode 6: Observability in the Cloud

Join AWS SA Mahesh Biradar as he discusses Observability in the Cloud. Observability is the capability to continuously generate and discover actionable insights based on signals from the system under observation. In other words, it allows users to understand a system’s state from its external output and take (corrective) action. The observability of a system has a significant impact on its operating and development costs. Observable systems yield meaningful, actionable data to their operators, allowing them to achieve favorable outcomes (faster incident response, increased developer productivity) and less toil and downtime.

AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini Chatterjee

Episode 7: Introduction to AIOps in the Cloud

Do you know AIOps? Would you like to better automate your IT Operations?

Join AWS SAs Mohit Gadkari and Archana Ambavane as they talk about how AI/ML services can be leveraged to add additional intelligence to parse through all the noise and surface only the appropriate signals from your IT Operations.

AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini Chatterjee

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Episode 8: Security Strategies in the Cloud

In this episode we join AWS SAs Krati Singh and Patrick Duffy to discuss approaches to securing your workloads in the Cloud. We cover the Shared Responsibility Model, Identity & Access Management and Infrastructure & Data Protection.

AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini Chatterjee

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Episode 9: Optimizing Storage Costs in the Cloud

Join AWS Sr Solutions Architect Rohan Phadke for a conversation on optimizing storage costs in the cloud. When using cloud storage, it is important to take control of your costs and optimize your spend while building modern, scalable applications. In this podcast, learn about different strategies to optimize costs when using cloud based storage solutions.

AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini Chatterjee

Episode 10: Monetizing Your Data in the Cloud

What is Data Monetization? Why is it critical to think about data monetization in the context of business strategy? In this episode we join AWS Sr Solution Architects Priyanka Sadhu and Robert Daly to talk about the basics of data monetization. We discuss how it can be used with associated processes to generate measurable business value and cover some of the best practices to get started.

AWS Hosts: Nolan Chen & Malini Chatterjee

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