AWS Step Functions in practice

In this meetup we will explain the use of AWS Step Functions and a practical use case. This will be presented by Krzysztof and Szymon.

We will start the presentations with the introduction of Step Functions, how they can be used and what the advantages are. We will tell you how they can be used for applications such as Lambda function optimalisation and orchestration of serverless solutions. We will share good practices and share our experiences of using AWS Step Functions in a commercial project.

Agenda
18:00 Start with dinner and drinks
18:45 Part 1 - Introduction to AWS Step Functions
19:30 Break
20:00 Part 2 - Practical implementation of AWS Step Functions
20:30 Drinks

About the presenters:
Szymon Mikitiuk has many years of experience in the administration of IT systems. Currently, as a Software Developer in the Polish branch of Merapar Technologies, he designs and implements cloud solutions. He is a certified AWS Certified SysOps Associate and AWS Certified Developer Associate.

Krzysztof Pawłowski has built web applications for many years in Java and taught students programming on the Polish-Japanese Academy of Information Technology. Currently, he is developing the Polish branch of Merapar Technologies, where he is the technical leader responsible for designing cloud solutions. He is a certified AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate and AWS Certified Developer Associate.

About Merapar
At Merapar, we are specialised in design and development of scalable backend solutions and responsive front-end applications in cloud environments for the Video distribution (DTV), IoT and Automotive industries. From providing consultancy on the initial business cases and technology concepts up to a successful operational implementation. Acting as advanced development group to allow for fast introduction and deployment of new technologies and techniques. It is headquartered in the Netherlands (Veldhoven and Amsterdam) with regional offices and staff in the UK, France and Poland.

Practical information
We have a parking lot with quite some space, yet with the expected attendance, it may be full. If so, please park your car in the direct vicinity of our building, where you’ll find additional parking space.

Any questions?
If you have some questions regarding to the Meetup don’t hesitate to send an email to meetup@merapar.com. In case you have a last minute change or question, you can reach us at our office number
+31 88 134 23 00. We’re looking forward to see you on June 4th!