Shashank C

Passionate about Cloud & Security ❯ ☁ 7xAWS, CCSK. Technical Trainer @ Amazon Web Services. Tweets are Personal.

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

@wfieldps @dcpwhitefield If we are not testing these lights can they be turned off at earliest please?

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

@OfficialSBICare I would like to keep this public to minimize the back-and-forth between you and the Government. My goal is to have the pension released on a zero-day basis—something is better than nothing! Thank you.

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

No family pension sanctioned since Aug 2025 for Ms. Shanta, 68, mentally handicapped unmarried dependent daughter of deceased Central Govt. Pensioner parents. Cut the paper! Use AI/ML to fix this departmental lethargy and honor #DigitalIndia. Coordination between AG and SBI shouldn't take 7 months. Have some mercy and act!
cc: @ashokchinchli (Guardian)
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#ViksitBharat #BodhanAIConclave #ArtificialInteligence @narendramodi @PIB_India @AshwiniVaishnaw @FinMinIndia @IndiaCAG @TheOfficialSBI

[Boris Cherny @bcherny]

In the next version of Claude Code..

We're introducing two new Skills: /simplify and /batch. I have been using both daily, and am excited to share them with everyone.

Combined, these kills automate much of the work it used to take to (1) shepherd a pull request to production and (2) perform straightforward, parallelizable code migrations.

[Kiro @kirodotdev]

This is Kiro - the AI IDE that actually works on your messy, real-world projects. Other AI tools lose context when projects get complex. Kiro gives you spec-driven development that scales beyond prototypes.

Free preview available now https://t.co/lPp5hJcX2M
#KiroDotDev

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

@BBMPofficial Every morning, after getting off the metro and waiting for our cab pickup on the way to work, this is what we are greeted by! Do you have proper drainage facilities, and can you train your housekeeping staff?
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Location: Seetharampalya Metro exit towards IFB.

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

@nikhilkamathcio @bryan_johnson @prashanthp @Nithin0dha App to track & penalize polluters + Construction sites must: fence all sides, use air filters, clean vehicle tires & seal debris trucks.
Location: Hopefarm metro station
#CleanAir #Pollution

[Swami Sivasubramanian @SwamiSivasubram]

If you’ve thought about a career as a solutions architect, mark your calendar for this free, eight-week mentoring initiative that’s hosted by tech professionals working for #AWS. This free BeSA (Become a Solutions Architect) program is all online and will support you with mentoring to help you excel in your cloud career. ☁️

Register here ➡️ https://t.co/b4gjA1lN0A

Learn more about the initiative ➡️ https://t.co/XfClYdOqqh

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

The Frugal Architect: Cloud Innovation Transforming cloud strategies by reducing costs without compromising performance. Featuring real-world stories from WeTransfer and PBS, showing how smart architecture leads to significant savings and sustainability. Explore creative ways builders are maximizing value and minimizing waste in cloud technologies.

Read more: https://t.co/zUOveMCX7l

@awscloud #AWS #CloudComputing #cloudtransformation

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

If you are preparing for the AWS AI Practitioner exam, then review this mind-map, understand the services you need to cover, and dive deep into each one of them.

- Download Mind-map: https://t.co/sEQvKNyIur
- Watch Video: https://t.co/toqVaSj8ap

#AI #AWS #CloudComputing @techyoutbe

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

Major delivery partners, specifically ten-minute delivery personnel from Zepto, Zomato, and Swiggy in Bangalore, drive on the opposite side of the road to reach their destinations faster and even use Yulu bikes on footpaths, making the footpaths and roads totally unsafe!

I'm sharing a quick glimpse of my premium Uber ride where the driver was consuming YouTube and Facebook reels with maps in the background!

Requesting you to make Hope Farm Signal & few more a zero-tolerance traffic junction as soon as possible!

Location: Whitefield, Bangalore.

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

Join us for the *1st edition of AI Day* in Bengaluru

The first edition of the AI Day will bring together industry leaders, innovators, and forward-thinking organizations to explore the latest advancements in generative AI, machine learning, and cloud technology.

Dr. Werner Vogels, https://t.co/tthjuyf8Os's VP and CTO, joins us for his first AI day appearance. In his keynote, he will cover how technology, especially AI, can be used to make the world a better place. He will also discuss why artificial intelligence is something every builder must consider when developing systems and the impact this will have in our world.

Who should attend?

- Founders, technology decision makers, business decision makers, CXOs from enterprise, ISV and startups who want to explore how technology can be used to drive change.
- Technical builders who want to dive deep into architecture and code and get hands-on with AWS technology.

Thursday 19 September | 1:00 PM – 9:00 PM IST at Ritz Carlton, Bengaluru

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

I'm thrilled to announce that I have successfully passed the AWS Certified AI Practitioner exam and earned the early adopter badge. For my preparation, I primarily utilized the AWS Skillbuilder Exam Prep resources. To complement this, I've compiled supplementary reading materials that may be beneficial for others preparing for this certification. You can find the relevant links below:

1. AWS Skillbuilder resources.: https://t.co/JmguOfilmX

2. Brain Food for the AI-Curious! https://t.co/5rHpgW1XAy

If you're currently preparing for any AWS certification, particularly those I've already obtained, I would be glad to share my experience and provide guidance. Please don't hesitate to reach out – I'm eager to connect and collaborate as we advance our knowledge in cloud computing and artificial intelligence. Together we rise!

@awscloud #ai #ml #GenerativeAI #AWS

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

I'm excited to let you know about APJ-focused analytics webinars happening in the next few weeks. These sessions are designed to enhance your data engineering skills and provide hands-on experience across a range of AWS data services.

1. Amazon Redshift Unleashed (19th September, 1 pm - 5 pm AEST): Accelerate Your Data Journey: Unlock the full potential of Amazon Redshift, AWS's powerful cloud data warehouse, through this hands-on session that covers modern data warehousing capabilities, zero-ETL processes, efficient data ingestion, advanced analytics, and the role of Generative AI in migration and modernization. Register here: https://t.co/ioryKX6ASC

2. Amazon QuickSight (25th September, 1 pm - 5 pm AEST): Unlocking the Power of Data Visualization: Dive into the world of Amazon QuickSight, AWS's cloud-native business intelligence service, and unlock the potential of your data through compelling visualizations and interactive dashboards in this immersive, hands-on training session. Register here: https://t.co/z5Spw4recN

3. Powering Generative AI with AWS Data Services (15th October, 1 pm - 4 pm AEDT): Explore how AWS data services like Amazon RDS/Aurora PostgreSQL, Amazon OpenSearch, and Amazon MemoryDB can power the next generation of generative AI applications, leveraging vector stores and architectures like Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) and Agentic AI, in this three-hour hands-on workshop. Register here: https://t.co/TC9L3gALEi

Don't miss these invaluable opportunities to upskill and stay ahead in the rapidly evolving world of data engineering.

#AWS #DataEngineering #GenAI

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

@techyoutbe I'm prepping for my last one: Advanced Networking specialty. If you have any notes to share, I'm just a DM away. Happy to help those who are preparing for the rest of the exams!

[Dr Milan Milanović @milan_milanovic]

𝗛𝗼𝘄 𝘁𝗼 𝗰𝗵𝗼𝗼𝘀𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗽𝗿𝗼𝗽𝗲𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲: 𝗦𝗤𝗟, 𝗡𝗼𝗦𝗤𝗟, 𝗼𝗿 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗲𝗹𝘀𝗲?

In today's data-driven world, selecting the correct database is crucial for the success of any application or project. The choice of database can significantly impact performance, scalability, and overall functionality.

When we talk about types of databases, we have the following (based on data type):

𝟭. 𝗦𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮. Structured data neatly fits into a predefined format, typically with rows and columns. Think of customer records, financial transactions, or product inventories.

Here, we have two main types of databases with specific use cases:

🔹 𝗥𝗲𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝗮𝗹 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀. Structured data is the most traditional form of data storage, typically organized in tables with rows and columns. It's highly organized and easily searchable using SQL. These databases include Amazon RDS, Azure SQL Database, PostgreSQL, etc.

🔹 𝗖𝗼𝗹𝘂𝗺𝗻𝗮𝗿 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 stores data by column rather than row, offering significant performance improvements for analytical queries. Examples of these databases are Amazon Redshift and Apache Cassandra.

𝟮. 𝗦𝗲𝗺𝗶-𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮. It doesn't conform to the rigid structure of relational databases but still contains some organizational properties. This data type is becoming increasingly familiar with the rise of web applications and IoT devices.

Here, we have multiple database types:

🔹 𝗞𝗲𝘆-𝘃𝗮𝗹𝘂𝗲 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗲𝘀 are the simplest form of NoSQL databases, storing data as a collection of key-value pairs. Examples are Azure Cosmos DB and Redis.

🔹 𝗜𝗻-𝗺𝗲𝗺𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 store data in RAM for faster access, making them ideal for low latency applications. Examples are Amazon ElastiCache and Memcached.

🔹 𝗧𝗶𝗺𝗲-𝘀𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗲𝘀 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 are optimized for handling time-stamped or time-series data. Examples are Azure Time Series Insights and InfluxDB

𝟯. 𝗨𝗻𝘀𝘁𝗿𝘂𝗰𝘁𝘂𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮. This data type includes text documents, images, videos, and more.

Here, we have the following database types:

🔹 𝗗𝗼𝗰���𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗮𝗯𝗮𝘀𝗲𝘀 store data in flexible, JSON-like documents, allowing for nested data structures and dynamic schemas. Examples are Amazon Document DB and MongoDB.

🔹 𝗕𝗹𝗼𝗯 𝘀𝘁𝗼𝗿𝗮𝗴𝗲 is designed to store large amounts of unstructured data, such as images, videos, and documents. Examples are Amazon S3 and Azure Blob storage.

It is essential to understand what database type you need, and asking yourself the following questions can be a starting point for your analysis:

🔸 Is your data structured?
🔸 How large is your dataset?
🔸 Do you need support for complex queries or aggregations?
🔸 What level of data consistency do you require?
🔸 Do you need support for ACID transactions?

#softwareengineering #data #sql

[Aaron Hunter @aaronshunter]

I’m hosting the first season of AWS Power Hour ML Engineer Associate! The first episode aires LIVE Friday August 16 at 8am PT. This is going to be a great series to help you prepare for the brand new AWS ML Engineer Associate certification. More info here https://t.co/kU1QrPdmMy

[Shashank C @beingTechie]

Exploring AWS Service Alternatives and Enhancements

AWS continues to invest in security, availability, and performance improvements for several services. However, no new features will be introduced, except for enhancements in these areas. Here are some alternatives and resources for key AWS services:

1. AWS Cloud9 - AWS Toolkits. How to migrate from AWS Cloud9 to AWS IDE Toolkits or AWS Cloudshell - https://t.co/uBvWU19kot

2. AWS CodeCommit - GitLab, GitHub, BitBucket, or another 3P source provider. How to migrate your AWS CodeCommit repository to another Git provider - https://t.co/MdLtHTPN6V

3. Amazon CloudSearch - Amazon OpenSearch Service. Transition from Amazon CloudSearch to Amazon OpenSearch Service - https://t.co/Jrz4YVHiDs

4. AWS IoT Analytics - Amazon Kinesis, Amazon S3, and Amazon Athena. Unlocking Scalable IoT Analytics on AWS - https://t.co/isKqiVIVEF

5. AWS Data Pipeline - AWS Glue, AWS Step Functions, or Amazon Managed Workflows for Apache Airflow. Migrate workloads from AWS Data Pipeline - https://t.co/qscYOAUt3i

6. Amazon S3 Select + Glacier - Updates focus on optimizing methods of querying S3 objects. How to optimize querying your data in Amazon S3 - https://t.co/zxfNnmRi6Q

Stay informed and make the most of these AWS services by exploring the provided alternatives and resources.

#AWS #awsbuilders #AWSCloud