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Have you ever had a dream to become a AWS Solutions Architect? Say hello to the BeSA (Become a Solutions Architect) program! I sit down with two members of the BeSA Team. This is a unique opportunity for you to learn more about the BeSA program and have the opportunity to be mentored by AWS Solutions Architects to acquire skills to become a Solutions Architect. We discuss elements of the BeSA program including technical and behavioral concepts for becoming a successful Solutions Architect, how the program can help you up-skill for certifications, and interview coaching support for opportunities, just to name a few. More details on BeSA Program can be found here: https://become-a-solutions-architect.github.io/ About Our Guests: Prasad Rao is a Principal Partner Solutions Architect for AWS based out of UK. His focus areas are .NET Application Modernization and Windows Workloads on AWS. He leverages his experience to help AWS Partners across EMEA for their long term technical enablement to build scalable architecture on AWS. He also mentors diverse people who are new to cloud and would like to get started on AWS. Ashish Prajapati is a technical instructor based in London, UK. He delivers a wide range of technical trainings to AWS customers across EMEA. Ashish has a deep background as a virtualization and cloud migration expert for companies of all sizes. This allows him to leverage his field knowledge into classroom by bringing real world examples to his students. He has created various technical resources which are listed on this website - Analogies Cloud. *Views shared are our own and do not represent our employer ✅ Don't forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more amazing content.

Looking for the easiest AWS Cloud certification you can possibly get? You might have heard that some are harder than others. But why don't you go for the easiest one, gain confidence and start building your way up? A great place to start is with the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification. This entry-level certification is designed for individuals with little or no experience in the Cloud, and covers all the foundational concepts of AWS Cloud computing. Plus, it's relatively easy to obtain compared to other AWS exams. By earning this certification, you'll gain a solid understanding of the basics of AWS services and how they work together. It will set you up for success in the Cloud industry and serve as proof of your knowledge and skills. You'll be well on your way to landing a high-paying job in the tech industry with future AWS certification preparation. Ready to level up your career with an AWS certification? Check out this episode on the easiest AWS Cloud certification you can possibly get and start your journey to becoming a certified AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner. ✅ If you found this episode helpful be sure to subscribe to the podcast so you don't miss future episodes

In this episode we discuss the Number 1 reason you can't get a tech job and 3 things you can do to correct this mistake. If you found this episode helpful share it with a friend and follow the podcast so you don't miss out on future episodes!

Ready to level up in Tech? Join us for a fireside chat with Broadus Palmer, Founder of Level Up In Tech. Learn how an Ex-Banker of 14 years with no former tech background transformed his own life and launched Level Up In Tech to help people from all backgrounds advance in the Cloud industry. Get the insights you need to take back control of your career and life. ✅ Connect with Broadus Palmer here: https://www.linkedin.com/in/levelupwithbroadus/

In this episode you'll learn about the AWS Well Architected Framework and how to prepare for an AWS Well Architected review The AWS Well-Architected review helps Cloud architects build secure, high-performing, resilient, and efficient infrastructure for a variety of applications and workloads. Built around six pillars—operational excellence, security, reliability, performance efficiency, cost optimization, and sustainability AWS Well Architected tool https://aws.amazon.com/well-architected-tool/ AWS Well Architected Framework https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/wellarchitected-framework.pdf Enjoy!

In this episode, we discuss running container based workloads anywhere with industry experts: Nathan Walker, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS and Mohan Potheri, Cloud Solutions Architect at Intel Whether your use case(s) require you to have a footprint in:-AWS Cloud-On-Premises-Hybrid Cloud Summary:This talk will kickoff with a brief discussion of Modern Application Architecture to set the stage and then quickly dive into why containers have become an integral part in the Cloud Native Journey. The talk will then focus specifically on Kubernetes based workloads which leverage Amazon EKS within AWS Cloud AND the Amazon EKS Distro for Amazon EKS Anywhere, outside of AWS Cloud. We'll also be joined by a special guest with deep subject matter expertise on Intel backed Amazon EC2 Instances as well as Intel backed On-Prem servers to optimize your Hybrid Cloud Kubernetes Clusters with Amazon EKS and Amazon EKS Anywhere. Link to Blog this podcast discusses: https://community.intel.com/t5/Blogs/Tech-Innovation/Cloud/Leveraging-Amazon-EKS-Anywhere-with-Intel-optimized-instances/post/1411176 *All views shared do NOT reflect current or former employers

Are you tired of your dead end job and wish you could break into the Tech Industry to do something new and exciting while getting paid well? This episode is for you no matter if you are an: -Experienced professional with years of experience working in a non technical role -College student who graduated but feels lost how to get into the tech industry -Someone who has no College degree at ALL I provide a simple plan how you can bust through the dead end you're stuck at right now and finally break into the Tech Industry! *All views shared do NOT reflect current or former employers

In this episode, I sit down with Tim Condello, Sr. AWS AI/ML Solutions Architect, to discuss "How to Leverage AI to Power Your Applications". AI/ML is all the rage these days. But it is MORE than hype. I work with customers all the time who are using AI to improve their products and services. This talk will drill in on AI specifically. We'll kick off the discussion with the difference between AI and ML. Then, for the remainder of the discussion will focus on AI and how you can leverage AWS AI Services to fast track your development lifecycle, while adding cutting edge capabilities to your products and services to delight your customers. *All views shared do NOT reflect current or former employers

In this episode, hear from Fernando Hönig and how he went From 9 to 5 to Tech Startup Founder and CEO of StackZone. Listen as the inspiring story unfolds of one individual who bootstrapped a Tech Startup from ground zero, driven by his obsession to help businesses scale with automation. Check out StackZone Here: https://www.stackzone.com/

In this episode we discuss life as a Solutions Architect at AWS ✅ Do you aspire to be a Solutions Architect? ✅ Are you passionate about helping Customers? ✅ Do you want to make a positive impact at large scale? If you answered yes to any of these, you will find this episode to be extremely valuable! You'll hear directly from a panel of AWS Startup Solutions Architecture Leaders -Ryan McGredy, Sr. Manager, Startup Solutions Architecture -Shu Jackson, Manager, AWS Startup Solutions Architecture -Pat Santora, Manager, AWS Startup Solutions Architecture On a range of topics such as: -What's a day in the Life of an AWS Solutions Architect -How to be a successful AWS Solutions Architect -How to Prepare for your AWS Solutions Architect Interview -And Much More

In this episode we discuss what to do first before you migrate to AWS Cloud. I have been part of many Cloud migrations. I'll share with you a proven methodology that helps you identify and categorize your workloads and the lens you need to look through when planning your AWS Cloud migration. ⭐️ Text "AWS" to 213-516-6306 To receive occasional AWS Cloud insights via text message ⭐️ Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/QfuVmuBuqq To become of member of my AWS Cloud Community ⭐️ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/thoughtfultechycloud For AWS Cloud tutorials and real world stories ⭐️Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtfultechy_cloud/ For bite sized AWS Cloud videos ⭐️Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Thoughtfultechy_cloud/ For behind the scenes of ThoughtfulTechy Cloud

In this episode, I interviewed Jennifer Smith, Senior Solutions Architect at AWS. We discussed her incredible career journey and path she navigated to ultimately become a Solutions Architect at one of the most innovative, fast paced tech companies on Earth

In this episode, we talk about how AWS Managed Database Services free you and your team from time-consuming database tasks and address exponential growth in data for modern application architectures to help organizations achieve their desired business outcomes! ⭐️ Text AWS to 213-516-6306 To receive occasional AWS Cloud insights via text message ⭐️ Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/QfuVmuBuqq To become of member of my AWS Cloud Community ⭐️ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/thoughtfultechycloud For AWS Cloud tutorials and real world stories ⭐️Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtfultechy_cloud/ For bite sized AWS Cloud videos ⭐️Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Thoughtfultechy_cloud/ For behind the scenes of ThoughtfulTechy Cloud Thank you for your support! I look forward to taking this Cloud journey with you! -Greg Powell

This episode focuses on AWS Cloud computing simply explained. Cloud computing has impacted almost every imaginable industry. This is why you should understand Cloud computing concepts and begin your Cloud journey. Sit back, relax, and enjoy this episode! ⭐️ Text AWS to 213-516-6306 To receive occasional AWS Cloud insights. ⭐️ Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/QfuVmuBuqq ⭐️ Subscribe to my YouTube Channel https://www.youtube.com/thoughtfultechycloud ⭐️Follow me on TikTok https://www.tiktok.com/@thoughtfultechy_cloud/ ⭐️Follow me on Instagram https://www.instagram.com/Thoughtfultechy_cloud/ Thank you for your support! I look forward to taking this Cloud journey with you! -Greg Powell

Welcome to ThoughtfulTechy Cloud Podcast. This is the podcast for all things Amazon Web Services and Cloud computing. My mission is to minimize tech jargon and maximize your understanding of Cloud. Whether you're just beginning your Cloud journey or whether you're born in the Cloud, this is the Cloud computing podcast for everyone. What sets this podcast apart from all the others is that I've actually worked with AWS and building AWS solutions for over six years. This is not just going to be about AWS services and what they do. Sure, we'll cover those things, but this podcast will actually offer real world insights in trends of things that I see, best practices, what you should do more of, and more importantly, those practices you should avoid. So make sure you go ahead and subscribe to the podcast. And also I'd like for you to join my AWS community: ⭐️ Text AWS to 213-516-6306 to receive occasional AWS Cloud insights. ⭐️ Join my Discord: https://discord.gg/QfuVmuBuqq Thank you for subscribing. I look forward to taking this Cloud journey with you. *Views are my own