Becoming AWSome featuring Ming Zhu

In this episode of Becoming AWSome, Ray Thomas and Jenna Lass hosted Ming Zhu, AWS Marketplace Specialist Solutions Architect, who shared her inspiring journey and insights on working at Amazon Web Services. Ming, who transitioned from a software development role to solutions architecture, highlighted the importance of continuous learning, bias for action, and collaboration in her career growth. She emphasized AWS's commitment to inclusivity and providing opportunities for employees to explore new areas, even if they don't have prior experience in a specific domain.

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Ming discussed the AWS Marketplace ecosystem and how her team helps sellers and buyers navigate the platform efficiently. She shared her experiences with various AWS services and programs, including DeepRacer and AWS Educate, which provide hands-on learning opportunities for aspiring tech professionals. Ming's passion for teaching and helping others was evident throughout the conversation, as she discussed her involvement in youth tech workshops and her dedication to supporting colleagues and partners 🎓💡

The podcast also touched on the importance of work-life balance, cultural exchange, and personal growth at AWS. Ming shared her experiences with writing blogs, participating in hackathons, and embracing the "bias for action" principle to overcome perfectionism. Her enthusiasm for cooking and sharing recipes with her family added a personal touch to the conversation, highlighting the human side of AWS employees 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦🍳