Intro to Cloud Computing with AWS

**WHAT IS IT ABOUT?**

We’ll get together to introduce the key concepts behind cloud computing, with examples built out using Amazon Web Services (AWS).

Planned agenda (subject to change):

**5:35: Introduction**
**5:45: AWS 101: Cloud Computing Fundamentals:** core cloud computing concepts, AWS services (what they do and how to use them), Q&A
**6:45: AWS Demonstration:** interact with a live demo of an advanced, deployed app and discuss components
**7:15: Resources:** information on: where to learn more, AWS free tier, AWS / Cloud clubs, certifications, and more
**7:20: Final Questions**
**7:30: Closing Time**

**WHAT IS THE FORMAT?**

We’ll have a quick introduction followed by guest presenters covering the topics above. Then we’ll switch over to brief, moderated Q&A, but participants can ask questions throughout.

**WHO IS PRESENTING?**

We have two Presenters from Amazon for this event:

**Breanne Warner**
*AWS Solutions Architect*
[http://linkedin.com/in/breanne-warner](http://linkedin.com/in/breanne-warner)

**Krishnaditya Kancharla**
*Machine Learning Engineer – II*
[https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-kancharla](https://www.linkedin.com/in/krishna-kancharla)

**DO I HAVE TO BE AN EXPERT? A STUDENT?**

No and no. This Meetup is open to all who are interested and is meant to be an introduction to the topic.

***For this particular Meetup, it will be helpful to have some familiarity and experience with one or more coding languages and the basics of the web.***

**WHO IS SPONSORING?**

North Seattle College’s Technical Bachelor’s Degree Programs are providing this virtual space:

**Application Development BAS Degree Program:**
[https://northseattle.edu/programs/bas-application-development](https://northseattle.edu/programs/bas-application-development)

**Computer Science BS Degree Program:**
[https://new.northseattle.edu/bachelors-science-computer-science](https://new.northseattle.edu/bachelors-science-computer-science)

*Check out the links to learn more and/or apply today for Fall 2023. More information will be provided during the introduction.*

**HOW DO I ATTEND?**

We will be holding this as a virtual Meetup event. We will post information about our Zoom Meeting location. You’ll need to download the appropriate software for your computer, tablet, or mobile device.

Questions for the Q&A will be handled via the Zoom chat functionality, with instructions presented during the Meetup.

**WHAT ABOUT ACCOMMODATIONS?**

Presentations will be live-captioned and presenters will be asked to use descriptions for all visual media. Please advise in advance if an interpreter is helpful and we’ll work with our partners.