AWS Innovations. Kubernetes Security. App Scaling

re:Cap of re:Invent 2023 – or What's New on AWS

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Join us for a comprehensive recap of AWS re:Invent 2023, where we'll dive into the most significant announcements and innovative technologies that were unveiled. In this session, we'll explore the latest advancements in cloud infrastructure and breakthroughs in Machine Learning, AI, serverless technologies, security, and Kubernetes.

About the speaker

Viktor Vedmich, a Munich-based DevOps maestro, began his tech journey in 2009, swiftly transitioning to system engineering by 2011. His decade-long voyage has seen him helm high-stake projects, mastering CI/CD, and managing systems catering to a whopping 10 million users. Since 2015, he's been working with lots of different cloud projects, with Kubernetes always playing a key role in his move to cloud technologies. In 2021, Viktor started his own podcast called 'DevOps Kitchen Talks' focusing on cloud tech and software development. Now, as a Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, he's diving deeply into how containers work and sharing his DevOps knowledge with others.

Kubernetes Security: Best Practices at Andersen

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Dive deeply into the world of Kubernetes security with Andersen! We'll share the cornerstone best practices that have been pivotal in the success of our projects. This session is designed to arm you with a comprehensive toolkit of actionable strategies, enabling you to strengthen the security of your Kubernetes deployments. Whether you're a DevOps professional, a security engineer, or a project manager, you'll find valuable lessons in our approach to securing Kubernetes environments. Prepare to leave with knowledge that can be immediately applied to make your deployments more secure, resilient, and efficient.

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Artsem Maliutsin is an experienced DevOps engineer at Andersen. He has honed his expertise for more than four years. Throughout his tenure, Artsem has played a significant role in the adoption, design, and spreading of DevOps practices across a variety of projects, with a significant focus on the healthcare sector. He enables teams to work more efficiently together and, as a result, projects are finished faster with better results.

Scaling on AWS for Your First 10 Million Users

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Event attendees will learn: — How AWS enables organizations to scale their infrastructure to accommodate rapid user growth without compromising performance; — How to scale to millions of users; — How to automate deployment and scaling and reduce manual overhead; — Various arch patterns and best practices for designing highly scalable apps.

About the speaker

An AWS Solutions Architect with a technical support engineering background and a passion for empowering early-stage startups to succeed in the ever-evolving digital landscape. She collaborates with startups across the EMEA region on a daily basis to architect innovative solutions and drive business growth.

Scaling on AWS for Your First 10 Million Users

About the topic

Event attendees will learn: — How AWS enables organizations to scale their infrastructure to accommodate rapid user growth without compromising performance; — How to scale to millions of users; — How to automate deployment and scaling and reduce manual overhead; — Various arch patterns and best practices for designing highly scalable apps.

About the speaker

In his daily work, Krzysztof supports AWS' largest customers on their cloud journey with both his technical (coding, architecting) and consulting soft skills. He specializes in Python (a programming language), Serverless Cloud Services, and Cloud Security (DevSecOps practices). Krzysztof works hand in hand with his customers' engineers and executives to ensure a well-architected, smooth, secure, and cost-optimized adoption of the cloud.

Navigating the Complexities of AWS Beyond Security

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We will jointly explore: - How cost management tools and regular reviews of critical resource usage help avoid unexpected costs; - How to avoid over-engineering and stay focused on simplicity and the AWS services essential for your architecture; - How to optimize performance via workload monitoring and configuration adjustments; - Limitations of AWS services.

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Alexandr, in his role as Andersen's VP, harnesses his deep expertise in software engineering, team management, and strategic leadership to help us build dependable, protected, and scalable solutions for our customers. In today's world, this quite often means relying on cloud-based solutions. As a result, Alexandr knows how AWS could serve any company's needs, be it an SME or a global enterprise.