April 2023 - Demystifying Serverless: A deep dive into AWS Lambda

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Course of the Evening
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18:00: Short welcome
18:10: Presentation
Afterwards: Networking and exchange of experiences

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Contents of the Presentation
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This talk aims to provide a comprehensive understanding of the inner workings of AWS Lambda, one of the most popular serverless computing services. We will cover the mechanisms behind AWS Lambda, including how it achieves effortless scalability and resilience, the pricing model, and techniques for cost optimization.
Attendees will learn about the process of provisioning, using, and tearing down new runtime instances, and discover the possibilities of customizing runtime behavior or even creating a completely custom runtime from scratch.
It's ideal for developers, architects, and anyone interested in working effectively with AWS Lambda, understanding its limitations and how to overcome them. We will also cover new features such as SnapStart, reserved and provisioned capacities, providing attendees with a comprehensive understanding of Lambda's behavior and how to optimize their workloads and reduce costs. By the end of this presentation, attendees will have a solid understanding of how AWS Lambda works, and how to use it to optimize their workloads and reduce costs.

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About the Speaker
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Moukarram is a Principal Architect at SURU, where he leads the development of IoT systems that promote water security and prevent water waste. He specializes in cloud computing, serverless technology, and microservices, and is dedicated to helping teams deliver maximum value through effective software development. He is passionate about sharing ideas and discussing the latest advancements in the field.

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Short Info
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The Meetup presentation slides will be in english, the language will be adapted to the audience (english or german).
This time the Meetup location will be Grohe AG Headquarter, Feldmühleplatz 15 in Düsseldorf.