BAWSUG Monthly Meeting

### Date & Time:

Thursday February 5th at 6:00 pm

### Location:

Rule 4 Boulder
Rule 4 - 3002 Bluff Street, Suite 100, Boulder, CO 80301 ( Historic Steel Yards )
https://www.rule4.com

### Topics

Networking, Dinner and Drinks - 30 min

AWS Global Infrastructure & EC2 Essentials
Live training / Coding / Demo / Q&A - 30 min

AWS KIRO Development Overview and Demo - 60 min

AI is changing how software is built — fast. We've gone from AI assistants that help write code faster, to agents that complete development tasks end-to-end, to a new era of autonomous AI that works alongside you with real independence. But as these tools have gotten more powerful, a new challenge has emerged: they're great at quick prototypes, but scaling to production-quality software? That's where
things break down.
Enter Amazon Kiro, the agentic AI development environment built to take you from prototype to production. Kiro brings structure to AI coding through spec-driven development, where your prompt gets transformed into clear requirements, system design, and discrete implementation tasks, not just a blob of generated code. It's vibe coding meets real software engineering, and it's a game-changer.
In this session, we'll cover what Kiro is, how to get up and running, and show two live demos, a quick vibe coding example to see the speed, followed by a deep dive into spec-driven development that shows how Kiro keeps you in control while agents do the heavy lifting. Whether you're a seasoned developer curious about agentic AI or just getting started with AI coding tools, you'll walk away knowing exactly what Kiro can do and how to start using it.
Feel free to install ahead of time. We'll walk through setup during the talk and you can get hands-on afterward. Come ready to see the future of software development!
Get started for free: [kiro.dev](https://kiro.dev)

Kiro Agenda
1. The Evolution of AI in Software Development
2. Intro to Kiro
3. Vibe Coding Demo
4. Spec-Driven Development Demo
5. What's New & What's Next
6. Q&A with AWS Solution Architect and Technical Account Manager

No sales. No pitches.
Just shared learning, practical thinking, and open discussion.

### Who Should Attend

• This session is designed for builders, operators, and decision-makers who are navigating AI adoption and security risk — even if “AI” isn’t officially in their job title yet.

You should attend if you are a:

• Cloud & Infrastructure Engineers
  Working in AWS environments where AI tools, automation, and data access are rapidly expanding.
• Security, GRC, and Compliance Professionals
  Responsible for managing risk, governance, and regulatory alignment (including emerging AI regulations).
• Engineering Leaders & Architects
  Making design decisions that impact security, scale, and long-term resilience.
• CTOs, CIOs, and Technical Decision-Makers
  Balancing innovation speed with risk, cost, and organizational accountability.
• Developers & Platform Teams
  Using or experimenting with generative AI tools, APIs, copilots, or automation — officially or unofficially.
• Risk, Privacy, and Data Leaders
  Concerned about breach exposure, data usage, and regulatory impact as AI adoption grows.
• Anyone interested in learning more about AWS

### Networking & Community

Before and after the session, stick around to network, share ideas, and meet others building on AWS. Also, be sure to show up on time as there will be food and drinks for all who attend.

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