Becoming AWSome featuring AIS Network Engineering Leaders

Firewalls, UX, Deep Sea Cables, Jobs, Travel and more!

Ray Thomas
Amazon Employee
Published May 29, 2024
Last Modified Jul 16, 2024
On this week's episode of Becoming AWSome, Ray Thomas hosted a special one-hour edition featuring three remarkable leaders from AWS's infrastructure organization's, Network Engineering team. The episode delved into the personal and professional lives of Jess Szmajda, GM for Firewall Manager; Sarah McComb, Principal Backbone Business Developer; and Maria Papaleo, UX Manager AIS.
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Conversation Highlights

The conversation began with light-hearted questions to humanize the guests, such as how they spent their weekends and their most memorable vacations 🌴. This was followed by an engaging debate on whether they would prefer free travel ✈️ or free food 🍽️ for life, showcasing their unique personalities. The guests then shared detailed insights into their roles at AWS, with Jess discussing network security and role of being a GM 🔐, Sarah explaining the intricacies of building AWS's backbone infrastructure 🏗️, and Maria emphasizing the importance of user experience design 🎨. They also reflected on their career paths 🚀, challenges faced, and lessons learned, providing valuable advice for aspiring tech professionals. The episode concluded with a discussion on the inclusive culture at AWS 🌍 and current hiring opportunities 📢, encouraging viewers to explore careers at AWS and join their innovative teams.

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This episode of Becoming AWSome not only provided valuable insights into the professional lives of AWS leaders but also highlighted the human side of technology, making it a must-watch for anyone interested in tech careers and AWS culture. 🌐✨
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