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In each episode of Innovation Ambassadors, dive into the "craft of the possible" with Amazon Web Services, and enjoy discussions showcasing the most compelling engagements with the AWS Prototyping team. Host Sara Armstrong takes listeners on the journey of innovation in technology solutions.
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In each episode of Innovation Ambassadors, dive into the "craft of the possible" with Amazon Web Services, and enjoy discussions showcasing the most compelling engagements with the AWS Prototyping team. Host Sara Armstrong takes listeners on the journey of innovation in technology solutions.
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×Step inside the world of digital transformation with Vasion, where host Sara sits down with Corey Ercanbrack, Vasion's Chief Technology and Product Officer, and Ellen Cowan, AWS's Principal Innovation Specialist. Discover how Vasion is enabling organizations of all sizes to modernize their operations through automation. From healthcare to manufacturing, learn how their "working backwards" approach shapes practical solutions that make digital transformation achievable for everyone. The conversation explores real customer success stories, the impact of cloud innovation, and how AI-powered automation is changing the way organizations work today.…

1 Episode 56: AWS Innovation with Parameta Solutions 29:55
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In this episode, we explore Parameta Solutions' efforts to democratize over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives data across the financial industry. Learn about their collaboration with AWS, where they developed innovative data parsing solutions to extract insights from complex, voice-driven OTC markets. Host Sara is joined by Parameta's CEO, Silvina Aldeco-Martinez, and AWS Senior BDM, Olga Miloserdova, as they discusses their modular architecture empowering rapid experimentation and a culture of curiosity.…

1 Episode 55: AWS Innovation with the UK Government Digital Service 24:05
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In this episode, we showcase a collaboration between our AWS prototyping team and the UK Government Digital Service to develop an innovative GenAI-powered chatbot. Host Sara welcomes Matt Lyon, Deputy Director of Data Science, Analysis and Economics at the Government Digital Service, and Val Cohen, Senior Prototyping Engineer at AWS. Together, they discuss their approach to rapid prototyping with cross-functional teams, highlighting the implementation of technologies like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG). Join us to learn about fostering a culture of innovation through experimentation, addressing challenges such as poor data quality, and exploring the UK government's mission to drive digital transformation across agencies using cutting-edge technology.…

1 Episode 54: AWS Innovation with Bridgestone Mobility Solutions 19:13
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Discover how Bridgestone is transforming fleet management by fusing their manufacturing heritage with cloud-powered innovation. Host Sara is joined by Fatima Howes (Vice President, Product Management and Design, Bridgestone Mobility Solutions) and Ceileidh Siegel (Head of Americas Innovation Delivery, AWS). Together, they share their collaborative journey of bringing intelligence to fleet operations, while tackling both technical and cultural challenges of digital transformation.…

1 Episode 53: AWS Innovation with HERE Technologies 26:59
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Explore the innovative work of Here Technologies, a world leader in location-based platforms. Learn about their collaboration with the AWS Prototyping team, where they've developed a next-generation search platform that seamlessly converts natural language query (NLQ) into advanced automotive driving simulations and scenes. Host Sara is joined by Here Technologies' Senior Product Managers Kristin Thompson and Julian Gonsior and AWS's Shane Madigan and Patrick O'Connor to share insights on building a scalable data pipeline, implementing search capabilities, and leveraging generative AI to streamline simulation testing. Explore how this solution helps automotive manufacturers accelerate the development and validation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) by enabling efficient virtual testing of real-world scenarios.…
On this episode, we go behind the scenes with FlexGen, an innovator in large-scale battery energy storage systems. Hear about their collaboration with the AWS Prototyping team to develop a conversational AI assistant to streamline knowledge workflows and empower frontline technicians. FlexGen's CTO Hugh Scott and AWS Senior Prototyping Architect Allison Pryor share insights on embracing an iterative development approach, maintaining human decision authority, and building continuous learning capabilities. They also explore the broader potential to extend this generative AI approach across FlexGen's business processes.…

1 Episode 51: AWS Innovation with Perfect Corp. 27:54
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On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we showcase the journey of Perfect Corp, a leader in AI and AR virtual try-on solutions for the fashion and beauty industries. Joining our host Sara are Perfect Corp's co-founder Wayne Liu, and AWS experts Danny Wang and Roger Huang. Discover how Perfect Corp architected a massively scalable, secure global platform on AWS to handle billions of daily try-on events. Explore the innovative AWS services and architecture powering Perfect Corp's AI/AR capabilities and hear about their use of generative AI in medical applications like AI-driven skin analysis and surgical visualization tools.…

1 Episode 50: AWS Innovation with Epsilon Digital Marketing 29:52
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On this episode we're showcasing the journey of Epsilon Digital Marketing - a global leader in outcome-based marketing, helping the world's top brands personalize experiences for millions of people. John Conley (Sr. VP of Data Engineering), Andy McNalis (Lead of Marketplace and Taxonomy Teams), and Patrick O'Connor (AWS Prototyping Engineer) join Sara to discuss modernizing Epsilon's taxonomy solutions and digital marketing platform with generative AI and a secure serverless architecture. Interested in joining AWS? The AWS Prototyping team is currently hiring for the following roles: 1. Applied Scientist: https://amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2676654/sr-applied-scientist-aws-prototyping 2. Sr. AI/ML Prototyping Solutions Architect: https://amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2697403/sr-ai-ml-prototyping-solutions-architect-aws-specialist-prototyping-team 3. Sr. Prototyping Solutions Architect: https://amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2708231/sr-prototyping-solutions-architect-aws-specialist-prototyping-team…
On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we're showcasing the journey of TaxDown - a startup reshaping tax management in Spain and Latin America. Joaquin Fernandez (Founder & CTO), Alvaro Correa (Head of Data & AI), and Manuel Marquez (AWS Sr. Prototyping Engagement Manager) join Sara to discuss expanding TaxDown's platform for simplifying tax planning while maximizing customer tax breaks. Get a behind-the-scenes look at developing an AI powered virtual assistant that precisely understands inquiries in Spanish by tapping into AWS services, large language models, and open-source tools. Hear about their iterative approach to enhancing question-answering accuracy, scalability, observability, and operationalizing complex AI models seamlessly. Gain valuable insights into fusing domain knowledge with technical capabilities as this innovative team walks us through their journey of delivering smarter, human-centered AI solutions that are transforming tax management.…

1 Episode 48: AWS Innovation with Manchester Airports Group 34:21
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On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we're showcasing the journey of Manchester Airports Group, the UK's largest airport group that's transforming the travel experience for their customers. MAG’s CTO, John Hudson, shares their vision for creating intuitive, data-driven airport journeys with our host, Sara Armstrong. Joining the conversation, MAG’s Sr. Software Engineer, Alex Whitehorn, and AWS Prototyping Engineer, Val Cohen take us through developing an AI virtual assistant that understands multilingual customer inquiries by combining data sources like flights, maps and web content. Discover their use of AWS serverless, large language models, open-source tools, and insights on multilingual support, ethical AI guardrails, and fusing business and software expertise.…
Sinclair is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. Explore their work with AWS Prototyping to promote content authenticity using open source tools and AWS serverless technologies. Host Sara is joined by Mike Palmer, Vice President of Media Management at Sinclair, Demian Hess, Senior Partner Solutions Architect for Media and Entertainment at AWS, and Patrick O'Connor from the AWS Worldwide Prototyping team. Learn how they rapidly built and tested a cloud-native solution using AWS Lambda and Amazon ECS to cryptographically sign content across production workflows for provenance validation. Discover the emerging opportunities and obstacles of generative AI in the media landscape, hear key architectural insights, and get a glimpse at the future of trusted content creation using this serverless approach.…

1 Episode 46: AWS Innovation with DXC Technology 23:45
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In this episode we showcase the transformative work of DXC Technology, a leading global IT services company on a mission to drive digital innovation for customers worldwide. Joining us are Gregory Todd, Americas Practice Lead for Data and AI at DXC Technology, Ramachandra Murthy, Chief AI Architect at DXC, Asif Fouzi, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS, and Patrick O'Connor from the AWS Worldwide Prototyping team. Host Sara explores their journey with AWS Prototyping to harness the power of Amazon CodeWhisperer to enhance developer productivity while conforming to DXC's coding standards. Dive into the approach behind this prototype, the architecture involved, and key takeaways - offering a window into the potential of AI-powered coding assistants. The discussion also highlights the importance of up-skilling workforces, leveraging existing investments, and addressing security requirements when adopting new transformative technologies.…

1 Episode 45: Data Modernization Insights from AWS Experts 20:37
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In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors we dive into the world of data modernization with AWS experts. Host Sara Armstrong is joined by Kwesi Edwards, Sr. Manager for Data Migration and Modernization, and Doug Booth, Principal GTM and Business Development Specialist from AWS. Together, they share insights from Amazon's own data modernization journey and discuss the connection between data infrastructure and business goals. The discussion also covers the role of automation and the importance of continuous learning and experimentation.…
On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we showcase the journey of Loka, a pioneering Silicon Valley full stack consultancy working with customers across industries to accelerate their Gen AI, Big Data, DevOps, and design projects. As an advanced member of the AWS Partner Network, Loka offers unique insights into the evolving landscape of Gen AI. Host Sara Armstrong is joined by Bobby Mukherjee, Loka's visionary founder and CEO. Together, they explore the potential of unstructured data for innovation and discuss Gen AI's impact across various industries. Bobby shares his passion for Life Sciences and reflects on technology's transformative role in this field. You'll also hear about the importance of experimentation and customer-centricity in driving innovation forward and the flexibility that AWS provides in using different Large Language Models (LLM) to deliver customer value.…

1 Episode 43: AWS Innovation with FOX Sports México 32:55
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In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we feature FOX Sports México, the leading multi-platform sports media brand in Mexico, providing unique sports entertainment experiences to fans. Joining us are Israel Gomez, SVP of Media Production Technology and Operations at Fox Sports Mexico, Elisa Escalante, Sr. Innovation & Transformation Specialist at AWS, and Arturo Velasco, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong explores their collaboration with the AWS Innovation Specialists to develop a platform-as-a-service for their direct-to-consumer customers. We delve into the architecture and technology choices, including leveraging AWS media services, that enables Fox Sports Mexico to deliver high-quality live content to viewers. The journey highlights the importance of experimentation, adaptability, and continuous learning from customer feedback.…
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How are cloud-based systems helping clinicians deliver personalized care to patients? On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the prototyping journey of University of California, San Diego, and their use of cloud technology in the clinical decision support systems to improve outcomes for patients with acute kidney injury. Host Sara Armstrong (Sr. Manager for Worldwide Prototyping, AWS) interviews Dr. Ravindra Mehta (Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of California San Diego), and Eduard Sama Casanovas (Sr. Product Manager, AWS) to learn about the prototype that used pre-trained health Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to detect disease onset, and help clinicians anticipate treatments and patient health outcomes.You’ll hear about the AWS services used in the underlying API driven serverless architecture and the major considerations in the prototype's development. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite streaming service.…
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1 Episode 26: AWS Innovation with ST Engineering 18:56
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How does the cloud speed up the design and deployment of robots? On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we feature the prototyping journey of ST Engineering. This Singapore-based company is combining the power of robot fleets with cloud technology to create real-world innovative solutions in aerospace, smart cities, and public security. Beyond these sectors, this exploration also has important applications in security and hospitality. Host Sara Armstrong speaks with David Yeo (Head of Solutions Business Development at ST Engineering) and Max Kenny, (Sr. Product Manager at AWS) about ST Engineering's work with AWS Envision Engineering Prototyping team to build a secure, scalable, and configurable cloud-based control system for their fleet of robots. You'll hear how the system was architected using AWS IoT Greengrass and Amazon Kinesis, as well as the process for testing robots in simulated and real-life settings.…
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What role does cloud computing play in shaping the future of e-commerce? In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we explore the journey of VTEX, a digital commerce platform that has revolutionized how brands and retailers reach the market and grow their online business. Host Sara Armstrong discusses VTEX’s work with the AWS prototyping team in Brazil in this podcast. Hear from Paulo Monçores (Director of Software Engineering at VTEX), Igor Tavares (Principal Data Engineer at VTEX) and Rafael Martins (Sr. Technical Program Manager from AWS) about a new Business Health Monitoring platform that provides e-commerce merchants with actionable insights, and the challenges involved with building this prototype. We will also dive into the underpinning cloud architecture and different technologies involved in bringing this Business Health Monitoring platform from prototype to market. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite streaming service.…
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How can cloud technology help with flood prediction and play a role in helping save lives in times of emergency? On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we take a close look at the journey of FloodMapp, an Australian tech company that specializes in real-time flood prediction and inundation mapping. Our Host Sara Armstrong, Ryan Prosser, Co-Founder and CTO of FloodMapp, and Jonathan Gurfinkel, Sr. Prototyping Engineer at AWS discuss the science of flood prediction and the challenges it presents. You'll hear about the prototyping journey to build rapid experimentation platforms for the machine learning model. Go behind the scenes to see how the process is evolving to help predict emergencies and deliver early warning to reduce damage, loss of life, and financial devastation. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite streaming service.…
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1 Episode 23: AWS Innovation with Bristol Myers Squibb 21:11
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What role does the cloud play in research to improve personalized medicine? Machine learning meets impactful medicine, as we showcase the journey of Bristol Myers Squibb, one of the world’s largest bio-pharmaceutical companies. In this episode, host Sara Armstrong, speaks with Goce Bogdanoski (Associate Director, IT for Research and Early Development at BMS), Franklin Bettencourt (Lead of BMS’ Rapid Digital Solutions R&D team) and Stephen Curtis (Senior Prototyping Architect, AWS). They discuss how BMS and the AWS prototyping team developed a low-code, scalable, and composable solution that enabled scientists to compute massive data points using machine learning algorithms. Hear about medical innovation in the making, and explore how analytics and 3D visualization techniques are advancing the application of single-cell technologies, both in drug development and clinical diagnosis.…
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1 Episode 22: AWS Innovation with Light & Wonder 21:05
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Game on! This episode of Innovation Ambassadors showcases the journey of Light & Wonder, a global gaming company committed to creating a seamless player experience across all platforms and leveraging cloud technology to deliver this. Go behind the scenes of their collaboration with AWS’s Envision Engineering Prototype team to harness IoT services, asset tracking, and predictive maintenance to provide operators with unique insights into their games and speed up play. Host Sara Armstrong (Sr. Manager for Worldwide Prototyping) is joined by Ramin Firoozye (Sr Prototyping Architect, Envision Engineering) from AWS; Matt Lucchetti (Director of Product Management for Card Shufflers) and Rob McPeak (Software Engineering Manager for Card Shufflers) of Light & Wonder. Listen in on their talk, focusing on the design and technology of a connected device that automatically requests maintenance, provides exact location data, and collects usage insights applied to future products. Learn about a system that works directly with AWS IoT and Greengrass and uses advanced analytics to detect usage patterns, along with a modern array of wireless technologies, including LoRa, Wi-Fi, and UltraWide Band.…
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**PRA Health Sciences has been acquired by ICON since the recording of this podcast. What is cloud technology's role in helping a Global Contract Research Organization (CRO) to expand the accessibility of clinical trials? How does it help accelerate the development of drugs and devices that save lives and improve quality of life? In this episode, host Sara Armstrong (Sr. Manager of Worldwide Prototyping) and Angela Lindstrom (Principal Technical Program Manager) from AWS speak with Dr. Isaac Rodriguez-Chavez (Sr. VP for Scientific and Clinical Affairs & Head of the Global Center of Excellence Strategy for Decentralized Clinical Trials) and Lane Nichols (Exec Director of Product Management Connected Health) from ICON, to discuss the prototype that integrated ICON's connected health system with Amazon Lex, and Amazon Connect. Learn how ICON and AWS Prototyping collaborated to meet the expectations of a new generation of clinical investigations in this behind-the-scenes look at the art of the possible. This episode's guests share how study participants recorded their experiences using voice interactions and the challenges they faced in analyzing these interactions to extract usable information.…
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1 Episode 20: AWS Innovation with Montoux Limited 20:12
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When companies have to make decisions that affect the lives of millions, they rely on decision science. On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the journey of New Zealand-based Montoux and their work with AWS to integrate serverless technology into their leading decision science and actuarial automation platform for life and health insurers. Host Sara Armstrong, Sr. Manager for Worldwide Prototyping at AWS is joined by Klaas Stijnen (Chief Product Officer and Co-Founder of Montoux) and Chitraleka Creta, AWS Prototype Engagement Manager to discuss their collaboration on a scalable and configurable platform based on serverless technology to simplify the actuarial model replication process, speed up model processing time and increase transparency. It’s a story of digital transformation, and putting the power of cloud technologies into the hands of expert actuaries. Go behind the scenes with Montoux and the AWS Prototyping team on this episode of Innovation Ambassadors.…
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In the world of sports broadcasting, the perfectly-selected replay is the payoff for the audience. On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the journey of Eurosport, a company leveraging Machine Learning (ML)-powered video processing service and working with Amazon Web Services on a prototype that classifies frames and segments of sporting events to identify exciting moments worthy of a replay. Host Sara Armstrong (Sr. Manager for Worldwide Prototyping) and Kevin Oleniczak (Prototyping Manager) from AWS, speak with Marc Amiot (VP of Information Technology) from Eurosport about what it takes to automate the generation of replay clips from sporting events through a cost-effective and low-latency cloud architecture. You'll hear how they automate and integrate these capabilities into a production ecosystem that scales to support various tournaments, serving fans across Europe. This episode explores the AWS services that Eurosport leveraged to power their replay generation pipelines for live and video-on-demand content. Listen in and dive into the Media Replay Engine (MRE) open source framework, used to build automated video clipping and replay (highlight) generation pipelines for live and video-on-demand content.…
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1 Episode 18: AWS Innovation with Tyson Foods 22:11
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How does Tyson Foods — the world's second largest processor of chicken, beef, and pork – leverage the power of the cloud to optimize their inventory and order fulfillment? Hear about Tyson Foods' journey and how they collaborated with AWS Prototyping teams to explore emerging technologies. This episode explores how they are meeting their goals of increased transparency, accuracy, and sustainability in their processes to deliver high quality and service to their customers, while reducing waste. Host Sara Armstrong (Sr. Manager for Worldwide Prototyping) and Tanner McRae (Sr. Solutions Architect) from AWS, speak with Barret Miller (Sr. Manager, Emerging Technology) and Jeremy Gerard (Lead Developer for Emerging Technology) from Tyson Foods about their partnership with the AWS America Prototyping team to implement computer vision powered solutions to their inventory tracking — and the lessons of going from prototype to pilot to scaled production.…
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1 Episode 17: AWS Innovation with MUFG Investor Services 21:57
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In this episode we talk with MUFG Investor Services, one of the world’s leading financial services that provides holistic and customized solutions that meet operational, financial and regulatory needs of customers across the investment lifecycle. What does it take to automate data extraction from a vast number of unstructured document formats? Listen in and find out how MUFG Investor Services is leveraging Machine Learning (ML) and natural language processing capabilities of the cloud to create a generalized data processing solution for a broad range of documents types. Host Sara Armstrong, Sr. Manager of Worldwide Prototyping and John Dixon, Sr. Solutions Architect from AWS, speak with Evangelos Skianis, CTO for MUFG and Vasilis Sotiris, Head of Data Engineering & Strategy for MUFG, about the AWS prototyping team engagement that enabled experimentation without having to spend time on the infrastructure configuration. Get a behind-the scenes look at the architecture that combined services like Amazon Comprehend, Amazon Textract and AWS Lambda to process contextually sparse documents. Listen on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite streaming service.…
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1 A Year of AWS Prototyping: Look Back & Look Ahead 17:33
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We are celebrating our first full year of showcasing the most compelling AWS Prototyping stories! In this special episode, we look at the key themes that emerged from revealing chats with customer guests across industries, including Holo-light, Icon, Bridgestone, NBLA and EB Research. How is cloud technology enabling companies to innovate, experiment and succeed in their fields? Hear directly from those on the front line of innovation about the biggest lessons and challenges from Prototyping engagements. Host Sara Armstrong, Sr. Manager of AWS Worldwide Prototyping speaks with Angela Lindstrom, Principal Tech Program Manager, Marten Payne Senior AWS Prototyping Engineer and Markus Bestehorn, Principal, Prototype Engineering Manager in a year-end wrap-up and look to the future.…
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1 Episode 15: AWS Innovation with TPG Telecom 25:24
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Find out how AWS Prototyping worked with Australia's leading full-service telecommunications provider, TPG Telecom, to create simple smart home products and services for their customers by the process of "working backwards". In this episode, host Sara Armstrong, Sr. Manager of Worldwide Prototyping, speaks with Amin Javed, Head of Innovation and Strategic Initiatives for TPG Telecom, along with Richard Taylor, Head of AWS Digital Innovation and Ryan Cross, AWS Prototyping Engagement Manager. They discuss how TPG Telecom unified their IoT ecosystem to deliver a virtually seamless, end-to-end smart home experience for their customers. Additionally, they’ll address the challenges they faced in developing, delivering, and scaling this solution.…
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1 Episode 14: AWS Innovation with Latitude Financial Services 28:25
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Latitude Financial Services (LFS), a leader in consumer finance in Australia and New Zealand, is applying cloud innovations to revolutionize how people borrow money. By engaging the AWS prototyping team, LFS continues to help consumers build more effective money habits, while also securing their large scale customer data in a cost-effective way. How does a company in a highly regulated industry protect their customer's data at scale without spending millions of dollars a day to assure security and compliance? In this episode, you’ll find out how AWS supports LFS's mission to build cost-efficient frameworks that identify, classify, and secure sensitive data. Host Sara Armstrong, Sr. Manager of Worldwide Prototyping, and Adrian Dimech, Sr. Prototyping Engineer at AWS, are joined by Shahid Faiz, Lead Data Engineer at LFS on this latest episode.…
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Get a behind-the-scenes look at the journey of Springs, one of the largest manufacturers of home textiles in the Americas, and their mission to improve your sleep health through innovation and the support of AWS Prototyping. What happens when a textile manufacturing company known for sleep comfort products start extends their mission to sleep health? In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we explore how AWS is helping Brazil-based Springs to catalyze the creation of their first cloud-connected product, and develop a sleep tracker that uses ML to learn from the sleeper’s habits. Host Sara Armstrong, Sr. Manager of Worldwide Prototyping and Leticia Santos, Sr. Prototyping Architect at AWS speak with Josue Alencar, Springs CIO, about building a legacy for a company founded by his grandfather by forging a future in collaboration with the AWS Prototyping team. They discuss how the process behind realizing the ambitious goal of creating the most accessible embedded sleep tracking device on the market.…
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1 Episode 42: AWS Innovation with Mitsubishi Electric 21:42
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In this special episode recorded live at re:invent, we delve into the rich history and transformative journey of Mitsubishi Electric. Join Sara Armstrong as she sits down with Nobuo Asahi, General Manager - Digital Innovation Center, and Dr. Shoji Tanaka, General Manager - Advanced Applied Development Center from Mitsubishi Electric, along with Richard Taylor, APJ Innovation Programs Lead at AWS. Explore Mitsubishi Electric's century-long history and its recent shift from a product-oriented to a customer-centric approach through digital transformation. Delve into the collaborative efforts between Mitsubishi Electric and AWS, emphasizing customer-centric innovation, agile methodologies, and investing in talent development.…
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In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, discover how emotional intelligence (EQ) can unlock the path to innovation success. Join host Sara in this special episode as she interviews David Lynch, Group Chief Technology Officer at bolttech, and Rich Hua, Worldwide Head of EPIC Leadership at AWS. Together, they explore the critical role of empathy, purpose, inspiration, and connection in driving innovation. Hear about the remarkable journey of bolttech, a global insurtech shaping the future of insurance, and learn how transformative forces have propelled their success. Gain valuable insights into how leaders can cultivate a culture of psychological safety, leverage failure for learning and growth, and effectively balance short-term gains with long-term objectives. Tune in for an enlightening discussion that could reshape your perspective on what it takes to thrive and succeed in the ongoing pursuit of tech-driven innovation.…
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In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we feature Experian, a leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients around the world. Our host Sara Armstrong is joined by Marcio Felix Goncalves, Head of Product Development at Experian, Jo Kennedy, Engineering Leader at Experian, and Jesse Mulvogue, Senior Account Manager at AWS. Join us as we explore Experian's shift to a dynamic, cloud-first approach. Learn how, in collaboration with the AWS Innovation team in Australia, they adopted the working backwards methodology to leverage the AWS Cloud, resulting in enhanced brand experiences for consumers.…
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1 Episode 39: AWS Innovation with Parameta Solutions 24:52
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In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we feature Parameta Solutions, a global provider of over-the-counter market data within the TP ICAP Group. Their mission is to improve global financial and commodities market access through innovative solutions. Joining us on this journey are Rushmi Katyal, Chief Governance, Risk and Controls Officer at Parameta, Jacob Marlow, Sr. Data Engineer at Parameta, and Patrick O'Connor, WorldWide Prototyping Engineer at AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong explores their collaboration with the AWS prototyping team, where they harnessed the power of Generative AI and a server-less approach to their architecture to establish governance at scale.…
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1 Episode 38: AWS Innovation with Instructure 18:38
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In this episode, we’re showcasing the cloud innovation journey of Instructure, an education technology company that is on a simple yet powerful mission: to elevate student success, amplify the power of teaching, and inspire everyone to learn together. Joining us on this journey are Zach Pendleton, Chief Architect at Instructure, Katie Standish Sr. Program Manager at AWS, and Gianluca Bertelli Sr. Prototyping Engineer at AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong delves into Instructure's collaborative effort with AWS Prototyping, as well as their cloud architecture that leverages the transformative capabilities of Generative AI and the efficiency of serverless technologies. This architecture is designed to simplify the complex process of generating instructional content, benefitting educators and students on a global scale.…
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1 Episode 37: Inside the AWS Prototyping and Innovation Lab 24:31
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On this special episode of Innovation Ambassadors, explore "behind-the-scenes" of AWS prototyping engagements at the Santa Clara Prototyping and Innovation Lab. Get a virtual tour and deep dive into the latest innovations from AWS partners: Genymobile, Equinix, Seagate, dSPACE, ICI, Vaisala and Marelli. Hear from Brian Taptich, Vice President, Strategic Initiatives at AWS about the mission and vision of the prototyping labs. Our host Sara Armstrong delves into the technologies and solutions deployed at the lab, and we'll be joined by Kandha Sankarapandian (Manager, WWSO Prototyping at AWS), Jeremy Dahan (Automotive Compute Sr Tech BD at AWS) and Jared Thompson (Hybrid Edge SA Specialist at AWS).…
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1 Episode 36: AWS Innovation with the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) 15:36
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On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the journey of the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) - a national initiative with a global vision. Their mission is to harness the power of genomic sciences for remarkable advancements in human health and public prosperity. Joining us on this journey are Chih Chuan Shih, Head of the Office of Research IT at GIS, as well as Callum Smits, Sr. Software Development Engineer from AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong delves into GIS's pivotal role as the trusted producer, custodian, and curator of Singapore's genomic data. You'll also hear about their collaboration with the AWS prototyping team, which has enabled seamless integration and access to vast amounts of genomic data within a secure and scalable framework.…
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On this episode we’re showcasing the journey of KomplyAi, an exciting tech startup from Sydney Australia specializing in governance, risk, and compliance for Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other emerging technologies. Joining us on this journey are Kristen Migliorini, the founder of KomplyAi, as well as Chitra Creta, the Sr. Prototyping Engagement Manager, and Jack Stevenson, the Sr. Prototyping Engineer from AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong dives deep into their collaboration with the AWS Prototyping team. You’ll hear about their work in building an extensible and scalable workflow engine, facilitating crucial compliance activities at every stage of the AI life cycle. From the initial stages of innovation, through implementation, and all the way to ongoing operations.…
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On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the cloud innovation journey of Infrared Cameras Inc. (ICI). ICI is a leading manufacturer of infrared cameras and software solutions that provide valuable insights into manufacturing and industrial processes, by monitoring thermal data. Joining us on this journey are Jeff Guida, ICI's Chief Innovation Officer; Abhishek Madaan, Sr. Software Engineer from ICI; and Ozan Cihangir, Prototyping Engineer from AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong explores their collaborative efforts with the AWS Prototyping team and their mission to transform infrared video streaming, focusing on cost optimization, reduced latency, and enhanced resilience throughout their architecture. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, and your preferred podcast platform.…
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On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the digital transformation journey of KONE, a global leader in the elevator and escalator industry, that is on a mission to improve the flow of urban life. Hear from Jari Karhu (Senior Lead Data Scientist at KONE), Juha-Matti Kuusinen (Head of Digital Innovation at KONE), and Emir Ayar (Senior Prototyping Engineer at AWS). Our host Sara Armstrong explores their collaborative efforts with the AWS Prototyping team to create a 3D representation of physical spaces using AWS digital twin and cloud services. This innovative approach enables KONE to build safe, efficient, and sustainable people flow experiences. Want to hear more about KONE's mission? Check out The flow of urban life podcast. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, and your preferred podcast platform.…
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On this episode, we’re showcasing the cloud innovation journey of the Met Office, UK's national meteorological service, and a global leader in weather and climate science. Find out about the innovations in sustainable and scalable cloud architecture being created to overcome the challenges of data proximity and performance across continents. Hear from Jeremy Tandy (Technology Principal Fellow, Met Office), Niall Robinson (Head of Product Futures, Met Office), Jon Hammant (Head of Compute for AWS), and Chakra Nagarajan (Principal ML Prototyping SA at AWS), in conversation with AWS host Sara Armstrong. Through their collaboration with the AWS Prototyping team, we'll discover how Met Office is simplifying access to highly complex climate datasets and computations, enabling scientists and researchers to gain valuable insights into the impacts of climate change. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.…
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How is cloud technology improving in-flight entertainment? On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the journey of Safran Passenger Innovations (SPI), the creator of award-winning In-Flight Entertainment and Connectivity Systems installed on thousands of aircraft, for airlines all over the world. Featuring Mike Walker (Director of Software Development, SPI) and Tamil Jayakumar (Sr. Prototyping Engineer at AWS), host Sara Armstrong explores SPI's collaboration with the AWS Prototyping team to modernize their architecture. Join us as we explore the underpinning cloud architecture that enables reliable connectivity for in-flight devices, and the challenges involved in managing a large number of custom AWS IoT-Greengrass components. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite podcast platform.…
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What is the role of the cloud in empowering renewable energy assets and meeting the technology needs of the renewable energy industry? On this episode we talk technology and turbines, and showcase the journey of Utopus Insights, a subsidiary of Vestas, the world's largest wind turbine manufacturer. Get an inside look at their mission to accelerate the integration of renewable energy into the modern grid through digital solutions. Host Sara Armstrong speaks with Magne Borgund (Chief Growth Officer at Utopus Insights), Gopi Maniachari (Principal Software Engineer at Utopus Insights) and Tamil Jayakumar (Sr. Prototyping Engineer at AWS) about their work with the AWS Prototyping team to develop a secure, scalable connected platform for wind turbines. Hear about the challenges and uses of bi-directional communication with wind turbines and how the power of IoT is harnessed to optimize and secure turbine operations.…
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What role does the cloud play in emerging retail markets like Egypt, where more than a million mom-and-pop shops sell 90% of groceries? On this episode, we showcase the journey of Cairo-based MaxAB, and their use of Machine Learning and cloud technology to optimize supply chains in the thriving retail markets for North Africa and the Middle East. Host Sara Armstrong speaks with Belal EL-Megharbel (CEO at MaxAB), Amr Faisal (CTO at MaxAB), and Ahmed Bahey (Head of Data, MaxAB) along with Mohamed Ali Jamaoui (Sr. ML Prototyping Architect). Hear about MaxAB’s work with the AWS Prototyping team to build an elastic, reliable and scalable, cloud-based system for data scientists to collaborate and run machine learning models for inventory demand forecasting.Learn how Amazon SageMaker's latest features were used to develop the forecasting engine and to unlock e-commerce applications such as product recommendations. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite streaming service.…
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What role does the cloud play in improving human well-being? On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we showcase the journey of PeaceLove, a company that aims to create a more mentally healthy world by using creativity and expression. Host Sara Armstrong (Sr. Manager for Worldwide Prototyping, AWS) interviews Matt Kaplan (CEO of PeaceLove) and Eric Rice (Creative Director, PeaceLove) along with Shirley Davila (Technical Program Manager, AWS) and Sanju Sunny (Sr. Design Technologist, AWS). Explore how the team used Amazon's Working Backwards process to rapidly envision and build a cloud-based game prototype, with the goal of improving emotional and mental wellness for millions of people. We discuss the personas and key decisions that guided the game’s design and development, as well as its underlying serverless architecture built on AWS Amplify. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite streaming service.…
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