111 episodes

Dave Isbitski and friends chat with the people behind Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the developers who are building on it.
Very special thanks to Drew Blanke, aka Syntax Era, for the creation of the intro and outro music used in this podcast.

AWS Developers Podcast David Isbitski

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    • 4.9 • 17 Ratings

Dave Isbitski and friends chat with the people behind Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the developers who are building on it.
Very special thanks to Drew Blanke, aka Syntax Era, for the creation of the intro and outro music used in this podcast.

    Episode 111 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 3/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler

    Episode 111 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 3/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler

    Welcome to part three in the AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos.

    In this third episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two cloud virtuosos - Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex. Together, they embark on a narrative journey through the clouds, sharing their personal paths to mastering AWS, elucidating the essence of the Solutions Architect role, and breaking down the AWS Certification labyrinth.

    Expect to uncover:

    Overview of Exam Domain 2: Design Resilient Architectures (26% of scored test content):
    • Emphasis on designing scalable and loosely coupled architectures.
    • Introduction to API creation and management.
    • Utilization of AWS managed services for efficiency.
    • Principles of microservices design for robust applications.
    • Strategies for horizontal and vertical scaling.
    • Understanding of load balancing techniques.
    • Comparison of storage types: Object, Block, File.

    Designing Highly Available and/or Fault-Tolerant Architectures:
    • Exploration of AWS global infrastructure: Availability Zones, AWS Regions, Amazon Route 53.
    • Basics of networking concepts, including route tables.
    • Disaster recovery (DR) strategies: backup and restore, pilot light, warm standby, active-active failover, RPO, RTO.
    • Immutable infrastructure for consistent deployment.
    • Storage options and their characteristics: durability, replication.
    • Enhancing workload visibility with tools like AWS X-Ray.

    Sample Exam Question:
    • Scenario involving a two-tier application architecture with resilience considerations, focusing on EC2 instances across public and private subnets within a single Availability Zone.

    This series is your beacon through the fog of cloud computing, illuminating the path to AWS mastery. Whether you're aiming to elevate your career, transition roles, or simply quench your curiosity about the cloud, tune in to transform your understanding of AWS and gear up for success in the Solutions Architect realm.

    Anya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadderbakova/

    Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrentler
    Ted on LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/tedtrentler

    Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinegluck
    Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgluck/

    Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
    Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

    AWS SAA Exam Guide - https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Exam-Guide.pdf

    Party Rock for Exam Study - https://partyrock.aws/u/tedtrent/KQtYIhbJb/Solutions-Architect-Study-Buddy

    All Things AWS Training - Links to Self-paced and Instructor Led https://aws.amazon.com/training/

    AWS Skill Builder – Free CPE Course - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/134/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials

    AWS Skill Builder – Learning Badges - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1044/solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

    AWS Well-Architected Framework - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/welcome.html

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    • 41 min
    Episode 110 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 2/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler

    Episode 110 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 2/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler

    Welcome to part two in the AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos.

    In this second episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two cloud virtuosos - Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex. Together, they embark on a narrative journey through the clouds and break down the AWS Certification labyrinth.

    Expect to uncover:

    Designing Secure Access to AWS Resources:
    • Introduction to IAM for identity management.
    • Role switching with AWS STS.
    • Multi-account strategies using AWS Control Tower and federation with IAM roles.

    Designing Secure Workloads and Applications:
    • Architecting VPCs.
    • Implementing layered security models with security groups, NACLs, and gateways.

    Determining Appropriate Data Security Controls:
    • Data access, governance, and responsibility.
    • Data recovery, retention, and classification strategies.
    • Encryption and key management practices.

    Anatomy of an Exam Question:
    • Exam question formats: Multiple Choice and Multiple Response.
    • Dissecting questions: Stem, key, and distractors.
    • Scenario-based questions reflecting real-life challenges.
    • Alignment with the Well-Architected Framework.

    Sample Exam Question:
    • Scenario-based question on enabling software patch downloads for EC2 instances in private subnets without direct internet access.

    Whether you're aiming to elevate your career, transition roles, or simply quench your curiosity about the cloud, tune in to transform your understanding of AWS and gear up for success in the Solutions Architect realm.

    Anya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadderbakova/

    Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrentler
    Ted on LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/tedtrentler

    Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinegluck
    Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgluck/

    Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
    Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

    AWS SAA Exam Guide - https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Exam-Guide.pdf

    Party Rock for Exam Study - https://partyrock.aws/u/tedtrent/KQtYIhbJb/Solutions-Architect-Study-Buddy

    All Things AWS Training - Links to Self-paced and Instructor Led https://aws.amazon.com/training/

    AWS Skill Builder – Free CPE Course - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/134/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials

    AWS Skill Builder – Learning Badges - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1044/solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

    AWS Well-Architected Framework - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/welcome.html

    Controlling the Network Free Lab - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/internal/view/elearning/11237/controlling-the-network-amazon

    Exam Prep Official Practice Question Set: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate (SAA-C03 - English) - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/external/view/elearning/13266/aws-certified-solutions-architect-associate-official-practice-question-set-saa-c03-english?saa=sec&sec=prep

    AWS Skill Builder - Networking Core - Knowledge Badge Readiness Path - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1944/networking-core-knowledge-badge-readiness-path


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    • 43 min
    Episode 109 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 1/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler

    Episode 109 - AWS Certification Exam Prep - Part 1/6 with Anya Derbakova and Ted Trentler

    Welcome to the inaugural episode of our much-anticipated AWS Certification Exam Prep Mini-Series! Whether you're an aspiring cloud enthusiast or a seasoned developer looking to deepen your architectural acumen, you've landed in the perfect spot. In this six-part saga, we're demystifying the pivotal role of a Solutions Architect in the AWS cloud computing cosmos.

    In this first episode, join Caroline and Dave as they host a riveting discussion with two cloud virtuosos - Anya Derbakova, a Senior Startup Solutions Architect at AWS, known for weaving social media magic, and Ted Trentler, a Senior AWS Technical Instructor with a knack for simplifying the complex. Together, they embark on a narrative journey through the clouds, sharing their personal paths to mastering AWS, elucidating the essence of the Solutions Architect role, and breaking down the AWS Certification labyrinth.

    Expect to uncover:

    • Insider insights into the day-to-day of a Solutions Architect and how this role is pivotal in shaping cloud infrastructure.
    • A comprehensive guide to the AWS Certification process: from choosing the right certificate to match your job role to understanding the nuances of exam preparation.
    • Expert tips on navigating the AWS exam landscape, with a detailed anatomy of exam questions to help you think like an architect.

    This series is your beacon through the fog of cloud computing, illuminating the path to AWS mastery. Whether you're aiming to elevate your career, transition roles, or simply quench your curiosity about the cloud, tune in to transform your understanding of AWS and gear up for success in the Solutions Architect realm.

    Anya on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annadderbakova/

    Ted on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ttrentler
    Ted on LinkedIn: https://linkedin/in/tedtrentler

    Caroline on Twitter: https://twitter.com/carolinegluck
    Caroline on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cgluck/

    Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
    Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

    AWS SAA Exam Guide - https://d1.awsstatic.com/training-and-certification/docs-sa-assoc/AWS-Certified-Solutions-Architect-Associate_Exam-Guide.pdf

    Party Rock for Exam Study - https://partyrock.aws/u/tedtrent/KQtYIhbJb/Solutions-Architect-Study-Buddy

    All Things AWS Training - Links to Self-paced and Instructor Led https://aws.amazon.com/training/

    AWS Skill Builder – Free CPE Course - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/course/134/aws-cloud-practitioner-essentials

    AWS Skill Builder – Learning Badges - https://explore.skillbuilder.aws/learn/public/learning_plan/view/1044/solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-readiness-path

    AWS Well-Architected Framework - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/wellarchitected/latest/framework/welcome.html


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    • 39 min
    Episode 108 - Diving into Amazon Q Builder with Clare Liguori

    Episode 108 - Diving into Amazon Q Builder with Clare Liguori

    🚀 Dive into the world of AI with Morgan Willis, Principal Cloud Technologist for AWS, as she interviews Clare Liguori, a Senior Principal Software Engineer at AWS and one of the visionaries behind Amazon Q. Discover the secrets behind this groundbreaking Generative AI conversational assistant designed exclusively for AWS builders. Amazon Q is revolutionizing how developers engage with AWS, offering unparalleled support in architecture, best practices, documentation, and more. With its ever-evolving capabilities, Amazon Q ensures that every query is met with the most relevant and actionable advice, seamlessly bridging the gap between AI assistance and human expertise when necessary.

    But that's not all – when integrated within an IDE, Amazon Q transforms into an indispensable coding companion, providing not just explanations and code generation, but also critical insights for debugging and optimization. Clare takes us on a behind-the-scenes tour of Amazon Q's development, revealing how it empowers developers at every stage, from ideation to deployment. Learn how you can leverage Amazon Q today to supercharge your development workflow and get a sneak peek at what the future holds for this incredible tool. Whether you're coding, debugging, or planning your next big AWS project, this episode is your gateway to unlocking the full potential of Amazon Q for builders!

    Clare on Twitter: https://twitter.com/clare_liguori
    Clare on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/clareliguori/
    Clare’s Bio: https://www.clareliguori.com/
    Clare’s Git: https://github.com/clareliguori

    Morgan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/MorgantWillis
    Morgan on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/morganwilliscloud
    Morgan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/morgan-willis-001/

    [BLOG] Clare’s Builders Library Article on Automating Safe Hands-Off Deployments - https://aws.amazon.com/builders-library/automating-safe-hands-off-deployments

    [BLOG] Amazon Q brings generative AI-powered assistance to IT pros and developers (preview) - https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/amazon-q-brings-generative-ai-powered-assistance-to-it-pros-and-developers-preview/

    [DOCS] Amazon Q for Builder Use - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/aws-builder-use-ug/what-is.html

    [DOCS] Amazon Q Feature Development (/dev) https://docs.aws.amazon.com/amazonq/latest/aws-builder-use-ug/feature-dev.html

    [PODCAST] Episode 015 – DevOps at Amazon with Clare Liguori https://open.spotify.com/episode/1SrKTcVEDgIHvnRCrP7ILM

    [PORTAL] Amazon Q - https://aws.amazon.com/q/

    [PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer - https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/

    [PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws/explore

    [YOUTUBE] Clare’s talk at AWS re:Invent 2023 - Amazon Q: Your new assistant and expert guide for building with AWS (DOP228) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lBJHJmkotcI


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    • 48 min
    Episode 107 - GenAI for Product Engineering Teams with Mark Ridley

    Episode 107 - GenAI for Product Engineering Teams with Mark Ridley

    Join Dave and Brooke in this inspiring conversation with Mark Ridley, a renowned CTO advisor, as they explore the evolving landscape of product engineering teams in the age of GenAI. In this episode, Mark shares insights from his journey, highlighting how his experiences have shaped his perspective on the synergy between human developers and AI collaborators. Drawing from his popular article series, Mark discusses the transformative impact GenAI is having on product engineering teams, offering both a vision and practical advice for harnessing the power of AI to enhance creativity, efficiency, and innovation.

    Mark delves into the nuances of building effective teams in this new era, emphasizing the importance of embracing change, fostering a culture of continuous learning, and the critical role of leadership in navigating the challenges and opportunities presented by AI technologies. With a forward-looking approach, he provides listeners with actionable advice on preparing for the future, ensuring that teams are equipped to leverage GenAI not just as a tool, but as a partner in the creative process.

    This episode is a beacon of hope and guidance for developers, leaders, and anyone interested in the future of technology and teamwork. Mark's visionary outlook, combined with practical insights, makes this a must-listen for those eager to understand and engage with the next frontier of product engineering.

    Mark on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markridley/

    Brooke’s Twitter: https://twitter.com/brooke_jamieson
    Brooke on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brookejamieson/
    Brooke’s TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@brookebytes
    Brooke’s Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brooke.bytes/

    Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
    Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

    [BLOG] Mark’s Six Part Series on How Generative AI will impact product engineering teams — https://towardsdatascience.com/the-best-of-both-worlds-human-developers-and-ai-collaborators-6d9ed9ec2b65

    [PODCAST] Episode 083 - Decoding the Future of Safe and Efficient Programming with Rust and Tim McNamara - https://open.spotify.com/episode/5AsvddooY9a04gKviOC7cB

    [PORTAL] Amazon Q - https://aws.amazon.com/q/

    [PORTAL] Amazon CodeWhisperer - https://aws.amazon.com/codewhisperer/

    [PORTAL] Amazon CodeCatalyst - https://codecatalyst.aws/explore

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    • 52 min
    Episode 106 – Automating the Future with Dan Blanco - Unpacking Infrastructure as Code

    Episode 106 – Automating the Future with Dan Blanco - Unpacking Infrastructure as Code

    Join Dave in this enlightening conversation with Dan Blanco, Senior Developer Advocate for the AWS Infrastructure as Code (IaC) team, as they dive deep into the transformative world of IaC. In an era where manual processes no longer suffice, IaC emerges as a pivotal technology, enabling developers to provision and manage computing infrastructure through code, streamlining the setup, update, and maintenance of essential infrastructure components for application development, testing, and deployment.

    In this episode, Dan unveils the latest innovations from his team, including the groundbreaking AWS CloudFormation Git sync, CDK Migrate, and the IaC Generator. Discover how the IaC Generator revolutionizes template creation, allowing developers to automatically generate CloudFormation templates for resources in their accounts, enhancing efficiency and control over cloud environments.

    Beyond the technical, Dave and Dan explore the unique journey of being a developer in the gaming industry, the transition to cloud careers, and share a feast of food analogies along with insider knowledge from culinary school. This episode is a must-listen for anyone looking to understand the future of cloud infrastructure management, control costs, reduce risks, and seize new business opportunities with agility and speed.

    Dan on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedanblanco
    Dan on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thedanblanco/

    Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
    Dave on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidisbitski

    [BLOG] AWS DevOps Blog: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops

    [BLOG] Dan’s Blog Post on IaC Generator- Import entire applications into AWS CloudFormation: https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops/import-entire-applications-into-aws-cloudformation/

    [BLOG] Announcing CDK Migrate: A Single Command to Migrate to the AWS CDK - https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/devops/announcing-cdk-migrate-a-single-command-to-migrate-to-the-aws-cdk/

    [DOCS] Generating templates for existing resources - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/generate-IaC.html

    [DOCS] Working with AWS CloudFormation Git Sync - https://docs.aws.amazon.com/AWSCloudFormation/latest/UserGuide/git-sync.html

    [TRAINING] AWS IaC Workshops: https://cdkworkshop.com and https://catalog.workshops.aws/cfn101/en-US

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    • 30 min

Customer Reviews

4.9 out of 5
17 Ratings

17 Ratings

winter75 ,

Stop interrupting guests.

I love the content but agree with another reviewer that Dave needs to stop interrupting guests.

RajAkin ,

Lots of cool info!

Great resource to learn from the gurus in the AWS world. Small feedback - I wish Dave let’s guests complete their thoughts on a question without interrupting much.

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