Aaron Walker
Technology Director @ base2Services, AWS Ambassador and AWS User Group Leader
Berlin, Germany
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Aaron has over 20 years experience working in the IT industry, is very passionate about cloud and open source technologies and has a deep and thorough technical understanding. As a strong proponent of DevOps and Agile and having led >300 cloud migrations, Aaron has been heavily involved with helping teams build and deliver solutions leveraging CI/CD using a DevOps centric approach and pioneering the DevOps-as-a-Service offering. He has 10 years of experience working with AWS as Technology Director of base2Services, leading the company to become one of the most experienced AWS Partners. He was one of the first to be awarded the prestigious title of AWS Partner "Cloud Warrior" for his work in advancing cloud technology. Aaron is all about knowledge sharing, process for teams and tools. He regularly shares his knowledge as speaker at major industry conferences including JavaOne and AWS Summits. He has contributed to several open source projects over the years including Jentrata and Jenkins.
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Amazon VPC Lattice: The Service Mesh you actually want!!
Join me for an introduction to Amazon VPC Lattice, a fully managed application networking service that simplifies the management of network connectivity, traffic routing, and security between services across different VPCs and AWS accounts. In this presentation, we will discuss how Amazon VPC Lattice differs from traditional service mesh products and tools, and how it can help you modernize your applications from a monolithic architecture to a microservices architecture. We will demonstrate some of the key features of Amazon VPC Lattice, including its service directory, service network, advanced traffic management, and integration with AWS services such as IAM.
Networkless Revolution: Embracing AWS VPC Lattice for Modern Deployment
Embark on an in-depth exploration of Amazon VPC Lattice, an expansive application networking service designed to streamline network connectivity, traffic routing, and security management across diverse services spanning multiple VPCs and AWS accounts. In this session, we will draw insightful comparisons between Amazon VPC Lattice and traditional service mesh products and tools, illuminating how it facilitates the seamless transition of applications from monolithic architectures to microservices.
Discover the powerful features of Amazon VPC Lattice, including its robust service directory, dynamic service network, advanced traffic management capabilities, and seamless integration with crucial AWS services such as IAM. Through practical demonstrations, gain a comprehensive understanding of how Amazon VPC Lattice can significantly enhance the efficiency and resilience of your distributed applications.
Furthermore, we will delve into practical use-cases for IPv6 migration, illustrating how Amazon VPC Lattice serves as a valuable ally in navigating and optimizing transitions to IPv6. Join us to explore the full spectrum of possibilities that Amazon VPC Lattice unlocks for modernizing and fortifying your application infrastructure.
Do you REALLY know what is going on in your AWS Accounts?
This session introduces AWS Security Hub and how it can help raise the visibility of exactly what is going on in your accounts. We will explore how to setup and configure s AWS Security Hub in a typical multi account setup and demonstrate how to react to security events in realtime.
Navigating IPv6 in an IPv4 World - A Hilarious Journey through My AWS VPC Migration
Join me on a comedic adventure as I explore the migration of my AWS VPC from the ancient realms of IPv4 to the futuristic landscape of IPv6. Despite IPv6 being older than most social media platforms (yes, really!), its adoption in the cloud remains as elusive as a decent Wi-Fi signal in a crowded coffee shop.
In this presentation, I'll kick things off with some side-splitting commentary on the paradoxical age of IPv6 and its disappointingly slow integration into the tech mainstream. But fear not, brave souls, for I shall delve into the basics of setting up IPv6 in AWS, turning the daunting task into a comedy of errors (and solutions).
As I navigate the treacherous waters of migration, I'll unveil strategies that are as ingenious as they are entertaining, helping me transition my VPC from the old guard to the new frontier with confidence and a good chuckle.
But hold onto your hats, folks, for even in the cloud, there are limitations aplenty. I'll uncover the quirks and foibles of AWS IPv6 adoption, revealing the hurdles I faced and the workarounds that had me laughing in the face of adversity.
And what's a tech presentation without a live demo? Behold as I conjure forth a pure IPv6 VPC setup, a spectacle so riveting, you'll forget you're watching someone configure network settings.
So, dust off your IPv6 jokes and join me on this comedic romp through the migration of my AWS VPC. Because if I can't laugh at the complexities of technology, I might just cry.
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Aaron Walker
Technology Director @ base2Services, AWS Ambassador and AWS User Group Leader
Berlin, Germany
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