Intro to Cloud Computing with AWS

WHAT IS IT ABOUT?

We'll get together to introduce the key concepts behind cloud computing, with examples built out using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Planned agenda:

5:35: Introduction
5:40: AWS 101: Cloud Computing Fundamentals: core cloud computing concepts, core AWS services, customer references
6:20: AWS Demonstration: interact with a live demo of an advanced, deployed app and discuss components
6:50: Interactive Session
7:00: Resources: information on: where to learn more, AWS free tier, AWS Cloud Clubs, AWS Skill Builder, Certifications, AWS TechU and more
7:10: Final Questions
7:30: Closing Time

WHAT IS THE FORMAT?

We'll have a quick introduction followed by guest presenters covering the topics above. Then we'll switch over to brief, moderated Q&A, but participants can ask questions throughout.

WHO IS PRESENTING?

We have two Presenters from Amazon for this event:

Breanne Warner
AWS Solutions Architect
http://linkedin.com/in/breanne-warner

Krishnaditya Kancharla
Machine Learning Engineer - II
https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-kancharla

DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERT? A STUDENT?

No and no. This Meetup is open to all who are interested and is meant to be an introduction to the topic.

For this particular Meetup, it will be helpful to have some familiarity and experience with one or more coding languages and the basics of the web.

WHO IS SPONSORING?

North Seattle College's Technical Bachelor's Degree Programs are providing this virtual space:

Application Development BAS Degree Program:
https://northseattle.edu/programs/bas-application-development

Computer Science BS Degree Program:
https://new.northseattle.edu/bachelors-science-computer-science

Check out the links to learn more and/or apply today for Fall 2023. More information will be provided during the introduction.

HOW DO I ATTEND?

We will be holding this as a virtual Meetup event. We will post information about our Zoom Meeting location. You'll need to download the appropriate software for your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Questions for the Q&A will be handled via the Zoom chat functionality, with instructions presented during the Meetup.

WHAT ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS?

Presentations will be live-captioned and presenters will be asked to use descriptions for all visual media. Please advise in advance if an interpreter is helpful and we'll work with our partners.