The AWS Developers Podcast

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, host Sebastien Stormacq sits down with Toby, CEO and co-founder of SurrealDB, to explore the world of multi-model databases. They unpack how SurrealDB stands out by cleanly separating storage from compute, supporting multiple data models within a single engine, and delivering a developer-friendly experience through its web-based tools and Rust-powered...

This week on the AWS Developers Podcast, we sit down with Avi Fenesh to explore the evolution of Redis into Valkey, an open-source alternative born after Redis changed its licensing model. They take a deep dive into Valkey GLIDE, a new client library designed to provide a seamless developer experience, making it easier to connect to Valkey with zero configuration. The conversation covers the archi...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we dive into the different ways to deploy large language models (LLMs) on AWS. From self-managed deployments on EC2 to fully managed services like SageMaker and Bedrock, we break down the pros and cons of each approach. Whether you're optimizing for compliance, cost, or time-to-market, we explore the trade-offs between flexibility and simplicity. You'...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we sit down with Ivan Casco, Principal Solutions Architect, AWS Community Builder, and one of the rare few to have earned all 14 AWS certifications—an achievement that earned him the coveted Golden Jacket. Ivan takes us through his remarkable journey, from his first certification back in 2017 to joining the Community Builders program in 2023, and fina...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with Rick Ochs from AWS as we explore the powerful capabilities of AWS Compute Optimizer. Discover how this free tool changes cloud resource management by leveraging machine learning to deliver precise recommendations for EC2 instances, EBS volumes, and more. Rick shares insights on how Compute Optimizer analyzes historical utilization data to help organization...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Sebastien Stormacq is joined by Giuseppe Battista and Kevin Shaffer-Morrison for a deep dive into Agentic AI and the Model Context Protocol (MCP). They explore how startups are rapidly adopting generative AI and the business and technical hurdles they encounter along the way. The conversation covers how AI agents are integrated into workflows, the rol...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we sit down with Trevor Rowe, Senior Manager of the AWS SDK team, for a deep dive into the evolution and inner workings of the AWS SDKs. We explore how the SDKs scale to support over 320+ AWS services, the importance of maintaining backward compatibility, and the role of developer experience in shaping the SDK design. Trevor explains how the team uses...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we welcome Christian Bonzelet to discuss the art of prompting in software development. Together, we explore how PromptZ.dev helps developers structure and share their prompts to maximize efficiency. Christian shares his insights from hands-on workshops, the challenges engineers face, and the importance of community feedback. The episode also delves in...

In this episode, Chris Betz, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) at AWS, introduces the Trust Center, a new essential resource for understanding security and trust in the cloud. He explains how AWS helps businesses navigate the challenges of compliance, data protection, and security best practices. Betz also shares practical advice for developers, enabling them to seamlessly integrate securi...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we explore how Duolingo—the app with 100 million monthly active users—optimized its CI/CD infrastructure to handle builds for 300 pull requests every week. Sharanya Viswanath and Murtaza Javaid explain how their platform engineering team reduced build times from 50 minutes to just 16 minutes by migrating to Amazon EC2 Mac and implementing advanced aut...

Hosts Tiffany Souterre and Sebastien Stormacq sit down with Rajesh Pandey to explore the critical role of events in AWS Lambda. They dive deep into how events trigger Lambda functions and how AWS has built infrastructure to ensure high availability while optimizing costs for customers. Rajesh explains the various event sources supported by Lambda and discusses important considerations around strea...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we welcome Greg Wilson, Director of AWS Documentation, SDK, and CLI. Together, we dive into the world of AWS documentation, its evolution, and the challenges it presents. Greg shares how his team is restructuring content to improve accessibility and make it easier for developers to find the information they need. He explains how customer feedback driv...

In this episode, I'm joined by Lakshmi Peri, Solutions Architect Specialist for in-memory services at AWS, to explore the landscape of in-memory database solutions available on AWS. From the history of ElastiCache to the latest developments with Valkey and MemoryDB, this conversation covers everything developers need to know about leveraging in-memory technologies for their applications. Lakshmi e...

bsport, a startup, provides a SaaS application to manage wellness studios like pilates, fitness, and yoga places. They also offer a white-label mobile application that customers can personalize and publish on the Google Play Store and App Store. Previously, provisioning macOS machines on-prem was time-consuming. Now, they automate the entire continuous integration chain in the cloud, regularly bui...

In this conversation, Justin, Ashish and Seb discuss the integration of AWS services such as Amazon EventBridge and AWS Step Functions with private APIs powered by AWS PrivateLink and Amazon VPC Lattice. They explore customer requirements for secure access to private resources, highlighting the collaborative efforts among AWS teams to address these needs and emphasizing the importance of establish...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we welcome Rahul Sharma and Kevin Shanley to discuss AWS Cognito, a service for user authentication and identity management in web and mobile applications. The guests outline Cognito's updates: a new getting started experience, managed login features, and passwordless authentication options. They explain how these changes affect developers implementin...

In this episode, we explore the AWS SDK for Pandas, an open-source library that simplifies integration between Pandas and AWS services. We discuss the importance of Pandas in data processing, the challenges faced by users, and real-world use cases. We also highlight the community contributing to the library's improvement and the various ways it can be deployed. This conversation delves into the in...

In this episode, we talked with Keyur Diwan to dive deep into the concept of Blue-Green Deployment, particularly in the context of databases on AWS. We discuss the origins of this deployment strategy and how it has evolved to suit cloud environments. The conversation covers the benefits, challenges, and cost implications of implementing Blue-Green Deployment for stateful systems like databases, fo...

In this episode, Darya Petrashka shares her inspiring journey from being a stay-at-home mom to becoming a data scientist. She discusses the challenges she faced in transitioning to a tech career, the importance of mentorship, and her experiences with cloud computing. Darya emphasizes the significance of community engagement and offers valuable advice for aspiring tech professionals, particularly w...

In this episode, Seb talks with Vitor Monteiro to explore how AI is transforming developer tools, focusing on Poolside, a company building custom AI models for software development. They discuss data quality, reinforcement learning, user experience, and the importance of personalization in AI tools. The conversation also touches on infrastructure, productivity, and the challenges of adopting AI in...

Managing AWS accounts effectively is essential for ensuring security, cost efficiency, and streamlined operations. In this episode, Cobus Bernard delves into the critical steps and best practices every developer and team should adopt. From the initial setup of a new AWS account to advanced automation techniques with Terraform, the conversation covers everything you need to build a robust cloud man...

Ever dreamed of stepping back in time to the golden age of personal computing? In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we journey back to the 1980s with Ricardo Sueiras, where we explore the iconic Commodore 64. Discover the challenges and triumphs of programming on this legendary machine, from the limitations of hardware to the vibrant community that formed around it. We'll delve into the...

In this episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, we dive into the world of aquatic analytics! We explore how Swimming Australia leverages the power of data, analytics, and computer vision with AWS Panorama to deliver real-time training pool insights. Join us as we uncover how machine learning helps coaches optimize swimmer performance and streamline pool operations, all powered by the cloud.

In this special episode of the AWS Developers Podcast, Tiffany and Seb sit down with Jeff Barr, VP and Chief Evangelist at AWS, to celebrate 20 incredible years of the AWS News blog. Jeff shares the origin story of the blog, the values that shaped its growth, and his unique approach to making technical concepts accessible to developers worldwide. Jeff also reflects on some of the blog’s milestone...

In this episode, cloud analyst and observer Corey Quinn shares his observation about trends and news from this week's AWS re:Invent conference,