Living on the Edge : Understanding Edge Computing on AWS

In this final talk of the series on Serverless Computing, we will focus on Edge Computing, understanding AWS Lambda@Edge and Amazon CloudFront Functions. You will learn how to choose between these tools, best practices for their use, and optimal scenarios for leveraging Edge Computing.

What will you learn:

• What is Content Delivery Network and Edge Computing
• Introduction to AWS Lambda@Edge and Amazon CloudFront Functions
• Choosing between CloudFront Functions and Lambda@Edge
• When to use Edge Computing
• CloudFront Functions best practices
• Lambda@Edge best practices

Don't miss this opportunity to dive into the world of Edge Computing and elevate your tech skills!

Schedule:
⏰ 19:00 – 19:10 Introduction to Women Coding Community
⏰ 19:10 – 19:50 Talk on Living on the Edge by Liliia Rafikova
⏰ 19:50 – 20:00 Q&A

Speaker: Liliia Rafikova | LinkedIn
Liliia Rafikova is Software Engineer at Amazon Web Services. She is part of team who works on edge compute capabilities of Amazon CloudFront Service, particular Lambda@Edge and Cloudfront function.

She is a seasoned backend software engineer with over 8 years of experience in cloud technologies, specializing in JVM languages, C++, and Rust. With a strong background in data structures, algorithms, and developing large-scale distributed systems, she excels in tackling complex technical challenges and optimizing systems for peak performance. She is also passionate about increasing women's representation in tech.

Host: Madhura Chaganty | LinkedIn
Madhura Chaganty is Engineering Manager at Paythru.
As a technical leader with a passion for innovation and sustainable technology, she leads teams in designing and delivering scalable, maintainable, and secure payment solutions for the EV industry.
With over two decades of experience in software development, she has implemented and delivered complex projects, adapting to emerging technologies and industry trends.
As a Lead and mentorship programme coordinator for Women Coding Community, she manages the program, hosts informative webinars, moderates panel discussions, and provides mentorship.
Through these efforts, she actively contributes to fostering an inclusive and equitable tech community.

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