Name: AWS Meet-up Auckland, November 6th
Start: 2025-11-06T17:30:00+13:00
End: 2025-11-06T19:30:00+13:00
Location: PwC Tower

Hi everyone!
[REGISTER HERE](https://forms.office.com/r/1y9Y7EPstb)

Please join us on **Thursday the 6th of November** from 5.30pm.

**Topic:** *How an Autonomous AI Agent Transformed AWS Operations*

What happens when AI stops being a co-pilot and starts running operations on its own?
This session will explore the journey of an autonomous AI agent built to manage AWS workloads detecting issues, taking corrective action, and improving operational efficiency. The discussion will cover the architecture, integration approach, challenges encountered, key lessons learned, and the measurable impact on operational speed, resilience, and cost efficiency.

**Speaker:** [Geethika Guruge](https://www.linkedin.com/in/geethika-guruge/) \- Principal Consultant @ Mantel
Geethika Guruge is a technology leader and AWS Ambassador with deep expertise in cloud architecture, serverless solutions, and DevOps practices. He has spoken at AWS re:Invent, Summits, and local meetups, sharing practical insights on cloud adoption, modernisation, and automation. As an organiser of local AWS meetups, Geethika actively fosters community growth and mentors the next generation of cloud builders.

**\*IMPORTANT\***
Due to security protocols at AWS’s office, you must complete this [FORM](https://forms.office.com/r/1y9Y7EPstb) *at least 24 hours prior* to the start of the event. It is compulsory to complete this form to gain access into the venue. You will need to provide photo ID to building security upon arrival.
**PLEASE NOTE: If you have not registered, you will not be granted access to this event.**

**Doors open at 5pm**
o 5:30 pm - Start Networking
o 6:15 pm - Discussion/Q&A
o 7:00 pm - Networking
o 7:30 pm - Finish

**Food and Drinks provided**

**Venue Location:**
AWS Auckland Office (Level 13, Commercial Bay, 15 Customs Street West, Auckland)

**Directions for Entry:**
Entry to the PWC building is by the main entrance on Customs Street.
Go up the escalators and you will see the Spectra cafe and PWC reception on the right. Walk through the lobby behind you and turn right towards the elevators. Take the lift to level 13.
Nearby parking is next door at Downtown Carpark.

\*\*Make sure you're following the LinkedIn [AWSAKL Community Meetups Page](https://www.linkedin.com/company/awsakl-community-meetups) for news, updates, recaps and event photos\*\*

Kelly C

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