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AWS She Builds Tech Skills
AWS She Builds Tech Skills
75 episodes
2 months ago

AWS She Builds Tech Skills is a program designed to showcase women and their technical skills and advance their careers in the tech industry.

Hear from AWS Solutions Architects and our guests from around the world on how they architected their Cloud solution.

You can also learn about how they built their career on Cloud.

With a focus on AWS Cloud services and hands-on learning experiences, this program provides the perfect opportunity for all technologists to build their expertise and career in the Cloud.


We're also streaming live on the AWS Twitch channel, so if you want to see the demos and the architecture, head over to our Twitch live session on https://www.twitch.tv/aws every 3rd Thursday at 6-7PM US Pacific Time.

We're also available via YouTube on the AWS She Builds channel here. https://www.youtube.com/@awsshebuilds6774

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AWS She Builds Tech Skills is a program designed to showcase women and their technical skills and advance their careers in the tech industry.

Hear from AWS Solutions Architects and our guests from around the world on how they architected their Cloud solution.

You can also learn about how they built their career on Cloud.

With a focus on AWS Cloud services and hands-on learning experiences, this program provides the perfect opportunity for all technologists to build their expertise and career in the Cloud.


We're also streaming live on the AWS Twitch channel, so if you want to see the demos and the architecture, head over to our Twitch live session on https://www.twitch.tv/aws every 3rd Thursday at 6-7PM US Pacific Time.

We're also available via YouTube on the AWS She Builds channel here. https://www.youtube.com/@awsshebuilds6774

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Episodes (20/75)
AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 74 AWS She Builds: AWS GenAI Innovation Center Spotlight
Join AWS She Builds Tech Skills hosts, Brittany Wolfrom and Jane Ridge for an exclusive deep-dive into generative AI innovation with Parmida Atighehchian and Smita Bailur, expert builders and advisors from the AWS GenAI Innovation Center. Discover how leading organizations are successfully implementing AI solutions across industries and learn practical strategies you can apply today. Our guests bring hands-on experience architecting and deploying GenAI applications for enterprise clients. They’ll share current industry trends, demonstrate real-world solutions, and provide actionable guidance for building your own GenAI applications on AWS. What You’ll Walk Away Learning: 🎯 🏢 AWS GenAI Innovation Center Deep-Dive - How the team operates as both advisors and builders, working directly with organizations to solve complex challenges 📈 Industry Trends & Patterns - Latest GenAI developments and adoption patterns across sectors like healthcare, finance, and retail 💡Real Solutions - Case studies showing how GenAI solves actual business problems and drives measurable outcomes ⚒️ Live Demo - Hands-on demonstration of GenAI application development and deployment best practices 🎯 Implementation Strategy - Key architectural considerations, cost optimization, and scaling strategies for GenAI solutions ⚖️ Expert Best Practices - Technical and strategic recommendations from practitioners who’ve built dozens of production GenAI systems Perfect for: Developers, architects, product managers, and technical leaders interested in practical GenAI implementation strategies and AWS AI/ML services.
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2 months ago
58 minutes 35 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 73 AWS She Builds: AI Driven Development with Kiro & Q CLI
Explore how you can leverage Kiro and Q CLI to elevates the quality of what you are building in a more efficient way. On this episode we will walk through a real-world example showing how Kiro's unique design → requirements → tasks workflow can be implemented. You will learn how Kiro breaks down complex specs into manageable, precise tasks while maintaining a holistic view of the project. The Q CLI integration showes how seamlessly these components work together, making it feel like having an expert architect guiding every decision Key takeaway: This isn't just about coding faster—it's about building better. And it can be applied to any industry and scope of work.
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2 months ago
58 minutes 15 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 72 AWS She Builds: The MCP Revolution: AWS Team's Journey from Internal Tools to Open Source AI Infrastructure
Discover the cutting-edge world of Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and how they're revolutionizing AI code assistants! Join the AWS PACE team as they share their incredible journey from internal hackathon project to releasing 30+ open source MCP servers that are transforming how developers interact with AI assistants like Amazon Q Developer. What You'll Learn: 🔧 Model Context Protocol Fundamentals - Understanding MCP and why it's the future of AI assistant integration 🚀 Real-World MCP Development - Live demos of AWS MCP servers in action with code assistants 📈 Open Source Success Story - How a team hackathon became a viral open source project featured in AWS blogs ⚡ AWS Service Integration - See MCP servers connecting AI assistants to AWS services seamlessly 🎯 Best Practices & Lessons Learned - Practical insights from building and maintaining 30+ MCP servers 🌟 Emerging Technology Focus - How the PACE team identifies and builds the next generation of developer tools Featured Team: Meet Alexa Perlov, Anita Lewis, and Jimin Kim from the AWS PACE team who've made MCP development their specialty, with extensive open source experience including their GenAI constructs library and numerous community contributions. Perfect for: Developers interested in AI assistant extensibility, open source contributors, AWS developers looking to enhance their AI workflows, and anyone curious about the future of developer tooling and AI integration.
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2 months ago
56 minutes 15 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 71 AWS She Builds: Build Your First Agent Workflow with Strands
Join us for a technical deep dive with Piyali Kamra, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS, as we dive into the powerful world of agentic AI using Strands Agents — a modern, flexible framework that enables developers to orchestrate intelligent workflows faster than ever. In this session, we'll introduce what Strands Agents are and how they operate within the broader agentic AI ecosystem. You'll learn how to set up your development environment with minimal effort, and we’ll guide you through building a functional demo agent workflow from scratch using AWS tools. Along the way, we’ll share practical tips for scaling and customizing your agents to suit a wide range of use cases. Join us as we walk through how to quickly spin up a Strands-based agent workflow, showcasing real-world scenarios and hands-on development techniques. Whether you're a builder experimenting with AI or a developer exploring automation with purpose-driven agents, this episode will equip you with practical insights to get started quickly. #AWSSheBuildsCommunity #DevOps #AIAgents #OpenSource #WomenInTech #CloudComputing
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2 months ago
59 minutes 43 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 70 AWS She Builds: From Code Pipelines to AI Agents - Clare Liguori's Tech Odyssey
Join us for a technical deep dive with Clare Liguori, Senior Principal Engineer at AWS, as she shares insights from her decade-long journey building critical infrastructure at AWS. Learn how Amazon approaches CI/CD at scale, and discover Strands Agents, an innovative open-source SDK that's revolutionizing how developers build AI agents. Clare reveals how Strands emerged from internal AWS teams' needs and evolved into a powerful tool that's already accelerating development for Amazon Q Developer, AWS Glue, and VPC Reachability Analyzer teams. From reducing agent development time from months to weeks to empowering developers with model-driven approaches, discover how AWS is shaping the future of AI agent development. Whether you're interested in DevOps practices, AI agent development, or engineering leadership, this episode offers valuable insights into building and scaling transformative technology.
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3 months ago
57 minutes 47 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 69 AWS She Builds: Watch Me Build Part 2: Design-driven UI with Amazon Q Developer
Transform your development process with Amazon Q Developer! In this episode of AWS She Builds Tech Skills, join hosts Tamara Gagliardi and Kandyce Bohannon as we demonstrate how to evolve a basic library management system into a user-friendly application using design-driven development principles. Watch as Amazon Q Developer intelligently adapts to project requirements, maintains consistent patterns, and turns design concepts into working code. Perfect for developers looking to move beyond “vibe coding” and create more intentional, user-focused applications with AI assistance. Join us for this interactive session where audience suggestions shape the development in real-time!
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3 months ago
54 minutes 35 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 68 AWS She Builds: Watch me build with Amazon Q Developer!
68 AWS She Builds: Watch me build with Amazon Q Developer!
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3 months ago
59 minutes 54 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 67 AWS She Builds: Launch Your Cloud Journey
Ever wondered how to begin your journey into cloud computing? Join Deepika Prabhakar and Brittany Wolfrom MBA, PMP for an inspiring session where we'll explore three powerful pathways to launch your AWS career. Our expert panel of AWS leaders will guide you through hands-on learning at the Skills Center, self-paced AWS Educate resources, and the comprehensive AWS Cloud Institute program. Plus, get an exclusive virtual tour of our Arlington AWS Skills Center and see where cloud careers come to life! Featured Speakers: • Alisha Klauger • Mane Voskanyan • Cherokee Boose, (She/Her) Whether you're starting fresh or upskilling, there's a path for you. Don't miss this opportunity to discover your route to cloud success!
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3 months ago
33 minutes 34 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 66 AWS She Builds: reInforce 2025 - AWS SheBuilds Builder Fair Innovation Spotlight
Join Tamara Gagliardi and Jane Ridge for an exclusive pre-reInforce 2025 SheBuilds Innovation Spotlight, where four exceptional women builders will showcase their groundbreaking AWS projects that will be featured at the 2025 AWS reInforce conference Builder Fair. These women builders share insights into their creative processes, the challenges they overcame, and how they're using cloud innovation, creativity and technical skills to drive real-world impact!
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3 months ago
51 minutes 13 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 65 AWS She Builds: From Business to Cloud, A Non-Traditional Tech Journey
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.
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4 months ago
24 minutes 28 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 64: AWS SheBuilds - MoneyLion's Customer Experience Revolution
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.
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4 months ago
36 minutes

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 63 AWS She Builds: Medha Aiyah's Golden Jacket Journey
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.
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4 months ago
29 minutes 42 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 62: AWS She Builds - Cracking the AWS AI Practitioner Exam
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!
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4 months ago
45 minutes 50 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 61: AWS She Builds - Code Smarter with Q Developer: Tips, Tricks, Live Demos
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.
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5 months ago
59 minutes 27 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 60: AWS She Builds - AI in Action: AppFolio Revolutionizing Property Management
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
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5 months ago
26 minutes 24 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 59: AWS SheBuilds - Revolutionizing Mainframe Modernization with Amazon Q
🎉 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
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5 months ago
30 minutes 36 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 58: Choice Hotels journey to a modern cloud logging platform
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.
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5 months ago
19 minutes 52 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 57: AWS She Builds - Engineering the MVP: Hudl’s GenAI Innovation Story
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!
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6 months ago
36 minutes 24 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 56: From Learning to Leading: A Master Class with AWS Hero Namrata Shah
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
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6 months ago
1 hour 2 minutes 27 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills
Episode 55: AWS She Builds Tech Skills: Building Championship-Level Platforms
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
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6 months ago
41 minutes 29 seconds

AWS She Builds Tech Skills

AWS She Builds Tech Skills is a program designed to showcase women and their technical skills and advance their careers in the tech industry.

Hear from AWS Solutions Architects and our guests from around the world on how they architected their Cloud solution.

You can also learn about how they built their career on Cloud.

With a focus on AWS Cloud services and hands-on learning experiences, this program provides the perfect opportunity for all technologists to build their expertise and career in the Cloud.


We're also streaming live on the AWS Twitch channel, so if you want to see the demos and the architecture, head over to our Twitch live session on https://www.twitch.tv/aws every 3rd Thursday at 6-7PM US Pacific Time.

We're also available via YouTube on the AWS She Builds channel here. https://www.youtube.com/@awsshebuilds6774