About us

TechDerby AWS Community is the emerging Amazon Web Services user group for Derby and the wider East Midlands. We’re building a friendly, practical, and future‑focused community for anyone interested in cloud — whether you’re just starting out or already growing your AWS skills.

Our mission is simple:
to help people learn, connect, and grow through real‑world cloud knowledge, hands‑on sessions, and supportive networking.

We cover a wide range of AWS topics shaped around the needs of our members — from cloud fundamentals and first deployments to event‑driven architectures, serverless design, databases, security, machine learning, and GenAI. If it runs on AWS, we’re excited to explore it together.

This community is designed to be inclusive and beginner‑friendly, especially for:

Students exploring cloud careers
Career changers transitioning into tech
Early‑ to mid‑career professionals expanding their AWS expertise

No prior experience is required — just curiosity and a willingness to learn.

We welcome suggestions from members on the topics, speakers, and formats they’d love to see. Your input helps shape the direction of the group.

Our events will primarily be in‑person in Derby, running monthly and featuring a mix of:

Guest speakers from industry
Lightning talks
Hands‑on workshops
Community knowledge‑sharing

Whether you’re aiming for your first AWS certification, preparing for a cloud role, or simply want to stay sharp with the latest AWS innovations, TechDerby AWS Community is here to support your journey.