AWS UG Damascus Meetup #2

THIS IS AN IN-PERSON EVENT IN DAMASCUS. ONLY SIGN UP IF YOU CAN ATTEND IN PERSON

We’re thrilled to announce the first-ever in-person AWS User Group Damascus event! 🎉

Join us for an exciting evening of learning, sharing, and connecting with fellow cloud enthusiasts.

Our first speaker, Yazan Qushha, DevOps Engineer at Tradinos UG, will demystify the core building blocks of AWS — from compute and storage to networking and security — through simple analogies that make the cloud easy to understand.
Next, Abdullah Baker, Cloud DevOps Engineer at Cloud Softway, will walk us through the AWS Partner approach to cloud transformation — from initial adoption to full modernisation.

A huge thank you to our amazing sponsors, Sanad Youth and Orbit Media, for making this event possible.

Program:
🕓 16:15 – Arrival
🗣 16:30 – Talks Begin
🍴 17:30 – Networking with food and drinks, generously provided by Orbit Media

Talk 1
Plugging into the Cloud: A Practical Introduction to AWS
Yazan Qushha
Yazan will demystify the core building blocks of AWS — from compute and storage to networking and security — using simple, real-world analogies that make even complex cloud concepts easy to understand. Whether you’re new to AWS or looking to strengthen your fundamentals, this talk will give you a clear and practical view of how the cloud works.

Talk 2
From Cloud Adoption to Cloud Modernisation: The AWS Partner Approach
Abdullah Baker
Abdullah will explore how AWS Partners help organisations move beyond basic cloud adoption toward full-scale modernisation. He’ll share insights on frameworks, best practices, and strategies that enable businesses to evolve their infrastructure, boost agility, and unlock the full potential of AWS.

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