Portland Women in Technology (PDXWIT)

🌩️ Getting Started with AWS with Danielle Heberling
📅 Wednesday, April 16th | 6:00–8:00 PM
📍 City of Beaverton Training Center | Beaverton, Oregon

Whether you've been cloud-curious for a while or you're ready to finally make sense of AWS, this is the meetup for you. Join us for a practical, beginner-friendly evening dedicated to demystifying Amazon Web Services inlcluding spinning up your first account to understanding the services that power modern web applications.
We'll cover a lot of ground, but we'll keep it approachable.

Here's what's on the agenda:
🔑 Getting Started Setting up a new AWS account the right way, understanding the console, and a walk through the billing model and Free Tier — because nobody wants a surprise bill on day one.
⚙️ The Services You'll Actually Use A tour of the core AWS services every web developer should know: API Gateway, Lambda, EC2, S3, RDS, and a look at DynamoDB for when NoSQL makes sense. We'll talk about what each one does, when to use it, and how they fit together.
💻 Configuring the AWS CLI We'll walk through setting up your AWS credentials locally, including the newer `aws login` command that makes authentication simpler than ever.
🏗️ Infrastructure as Code & CI/CD with Danielle Our own Danielle will close out the evening with an introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) on AWS — what it is, why it matters, and how to get started. She'll also do some work with initial automation so you can see how automated deployments come together in a real-world workflow.

***

This event is open to all experience levels. Whether you're seasoned developer stepping into the cloud for the first time or someone who just wants to finally understand what all those AWS acronyms mean — you belong here.
Bring your laptop if you want to follow along, and bring your questions. We love questions.

Light refreshments will be provided. Space will be limited to 40 attendees, so RSVP to secure your spot!
We can't wait to see you there. 💛

PDXWIT — Portland Women in Tech Building community, one meetup at a time.

Come out, grab a drink, and connect with your people.
PDXWIT is bringing the Portland tech community together for an evening of good conversation, great company, and yes, excellent beer. Whether you're a longtime member or just discovering PDXWIT for the first time, this is your chance to meet fellow technologists, share what you're working on, and build the kind of connections that actually matter.
Migration Brewing is the perfect backdrop, with it's laid-back atmosphere, a solid food menu, and drinks worth lingering over. No agenda, no panels, no pressure. Just Portland tech folks being human together.
What to expect: Pull up a chair, order something you'll enjoy, and talk to someone new. That's it.
Who should come: Anyone who works in tech, wants to work in tech, or cares about building a more inclusive tech community in the greater Portland area. All are welcome.
Cost: Free to attend, just cover your own food and drinks.

PDXWIT is headed to Living Haus Beer Company for an evening of connection, conversation, and community. Whether you're a longtime member or brand new to PDXWIT, come as you are and meet the people making things happen in Portland tech.
Living Haus brings the perfect neighborhood energy: welcoming, unpretentious, and the kind of place where good conversations happen naturally. Grab a pint, order some food, and spend an evening with fellow techies who get it.
What to expect: No agenda, no panels, no awkward icebreakers. Just real people in Portland tech showing up, connecting, and maybe making a friend or two over a great local brew.
Who should come: Anyone working in tech, breaking into tech, or passionate about building a more inclusive tech community across the greater Portland area. All members are welcome.
Cost: Free to attend, just cover your own food and drinks.