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Let's make Cloud #40: FinOps and Automation, The Human Side of Public Speaking, Event-routers and brokers in AWS

FinOps and Automation, The Human Side of Public Speaking, Event-routers and brokers in AWS

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Monica Colangelo
September 22, 2023

Hello CloudMakers!

Firstly, I’d like to apologize for the delay in sending out today’s newsletter. This week, I had the incredible opportunity to visit Amazon’s offices in Seattle, thanks to the Global Summit of AWS Ambassadors. It was an amazing networking experience, meeting people from all around the world! Additionally, one of the offices, the Spheres, is truly breathtaking. Imagine a massive greenhouse with over 40,000 plants from 2,500 different species from across the globe. Can you imagine how relaxing and rejuvenating it would be to work in such an environment?

Given that recent events have been centered around networking, I’d like to underscore its significance by showcasing three articles written by individuals I’ve had the pleasure of meeting personally.

So, today we shall see:

  • FinOps and Automation

  • The Human Side of Public Speaking

  • Event-routers and brokers in AWS

Enjoy!

FinOps and Automation

In cloud computing, understanding best practices and strategies is key. I’m introducing an article by my good friend Erik on FinOps and Automation. He explores the role of FinOps in our digital era and highlights the need to integrate these practices within an automated management framework using tools such as scripts and Infrastructure as Code (IaC). By leveraging these tools, organizations can achieve financial efficiency and operational agility.

FinOps and Automation

You wouldn’t optimize a resource for $50 annualized savings, right? The effort will probably cost you more than what you're saving. But hey, with automation you can, especially if you have plenty of resources.

www.linkedin.com/pulse/finops-automation-erik-norman

The human side of publick speaking

Next up, we have a deeply personal and insightful piece by Davide, someone I have the honor of knowing personally. While many articles offer technical tips on public speaking, Davide takes a different approach by exploring the human emotions and vulnerabilities that come with stepping onto a stage for the first time. This candid reflection is a testament to the fact that embracing our humanity can be as crucial as mastering the content. Especially in a world where the emotional side is often brushed under the carpet, particularly by men, Davide’s openness serves as a refreshing perspective.

I spoke at AWS Community Day in Munich: how I prepared and how it went.

at the beginning of the year I set myself the goal of speaking at a conference. After a bunch of refusals, my talk was accepted. If you are interested in public speaking and tech talks in this post you might find some useful tips about my journey into the preparation and delivery of my presentation.

dev.to/aws-builders/i-spoke-at-aws-community-day-in-munich-how-i-prepared-and-how-it-went-39c9

Event-routers and brokers in AWS

Lastly, we have an article from Jimmy, an AWS Ambassador I met in Seattle. AWS provides a variety of event-routers and brokers for service communication. Jimmy delves into this topic, focusing on tools such as Amazon SQS, Amazon SNS, Amazon EventBridge, and AWS IoT Core. He examines the unique capabilities of each, catering to different messaging patterns and use cases.

Event-Routers and Brokers in AWS. Navigating the Event-Driven Landscape | Jimmy Dahlqvist

Choosing the needed event-broker, based on your requirements, is important. This post try and share some light on the use of SQS, SNS, EventBridge in an event-driven architecture.

jimmydqv.com/serverless-event-routers

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