Cloud Modernization Showcase: Real-World AWS Transformations!

Join us for our first AWS Community Meetup after the summer break! We're excited to welcome everyone back with an evening of technical insights, networking, and great discussions about cloud architecture and deployment strategies.

## Event Details

When: 16september 19h
Where: Groeningenlei 16, 2550 Kontich
Food & Beverages: Complimentary refreshments and networking dinner provided

## Agenda

### Talk 1: From On-Premise to Automated AWS Deployments

Speaker: Michael Schoenmaekers - Lemon Companies
How Lemon evolved from manual setups to fully automated AWS deployments with Terraform, GitHub Actions, and secrets management — balancing cost efficiency with strong security while managing multiple client environments at scale.
This session will dive deep into the practical challenges of modernizing deployment processes, sharing real-world experiences and lessons learned during the transformation from traditional on-premise infrastructure to cloud-native automated solutions.

### Talk 2: From Beanstalks to ECS, making workloads smaller and faster

Speaker: Bogdan Katishev - VRT Digital Products
At VRT Digital Products, we recently switched from Beanstalks to ECS. In this talk, I will talk about the challenges we faced, how we solved them and what we learned along the way.
Discover the technical decisions behind migrating from AWS Elastic Beanstalk to Amazon ECS, including performance optimizations, cost considerations, and operational improvements that resulted in smaller, faster workloads.

## What to Expect

• Technical Deep Dives: Two comprehensive talks covering real-world AWS migration and optimization stories
• Networking Opportunities: Connect with fellow AWS practitioners, architects, and developers
• Interactive Discussions: Q&A sessions and informal conversations about cloud challenges and solutions
• Community Building: Strengthen connections within the local AWS community

Whether you're just starting your AWS journey or you're a seasoned cloud architect, these talks offer valuable insights into practical deployment strategies and infrastructure optimization techniques.

Looking forward to seeing everyone and kicking off the autumn season with great technical content and community connections!