AWS User Group Zagreb Meetup #4: re:Invent Recap

Happy to announce our first AWS User Group meetup of 2025! To start the year right, we're diving into the most significant event in the AWS calendar - re:Invent. We're privileged to have AWS Hero Dzenan Dzevlan, one of the key people of our region's AWS community, share his comprehensive breakdown of the latest announcements and innovations. Drawing from his firsthand experience at the event, Dzenan will guide us through both the technical highlights and the valuable insights gathered from connecting with the global AWS community. Join us for an evening of cloud talks - we've got a lot to catch up on!

Date: February 21, 2025
Time: 18:00
Venue:
Planinska 13a, third floor, Tellus
Google Maps Link
When you exit the elevator, the doors are on the right with a sign "Tellus".

Agenda:

• 18:00 - Opening Remarks
• 18:15 - re:Invent Recap with AWS Hero Dzenan Dzevlan
• 20:00 - Networking

Speaker(s): Dzenan Dzevlan | CEO @ AllOps Solutions | AWS Hero | AWS User Group Bosnia Leader

Abstract:
This year’s AWS re:Invent showcased groundbreaking advancements in cloud infrastructure, serverless computing, and developer tooling, with key announcements including Amazon S3 Table Buckets for simplified data management, DynamoDB Zero-ETL integration with SageMaker Lakehouse, AWS Clean Rooms multi-cloud support, the Bedrock AI expansion, and next-gen Graviton processors. The event emphasized cost optimization, sustainability, and security best practices, alongside enhancements to AWS CDK, CloudFormation, and OpenTelemetry for better observability. This recap will break down the biggest innovations, key takeaways, and their impact on businesses leveraging AWS.

Bio(s):
As an AWS Hero and one of South-Eastern Europe's foremost cloud experts, Dzenan brings over a decade of enterprise AWS architecture experience, including leading Yahoo's global Ad Tech platform and implementing complex HIPAA-compliant infrastructures through his company allOps Solutions. Since 2011, he has shaped the region's tech landscape by founding AWS User Group Bosnia, growing it to over 1,000 members across three user groups, while running a free DevOps Mentorship Program that launches cloud careers across the Balkans. His deep expertise in AWS architecture, database technologies, and security, backed by numerous certifications, has made him a cornerstone figure in the region's AWS ecosystem.

Don't miss out on this exciting event! We look forward to seeing you there.