Aaron Hunter
Principal Developer Advocate, AWS
Frisco, Texas, United States
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Aaron is a Principal Developer Advocate at AWS based in Frisco, TX. With over 15 years of experience spanning system administration, networking, and training, he brings more than a decade of cloud expertise to help Engineers, Developers, Builders, and tech enthusiasts master AWS technologies. His philosophy is simple: always be learning something new, and have fun while doing it! Aaron shares his knowledge through workshops, online courses, mentoring, and live streaming – making complex cloud concepts accessible and enjoyable. When he's not building in the cloud, you'll find him exploring craft beer scenes in new cities or teaming up with friends in Marvel Rivals on his PlayStation, because even superheroes need good teammates!
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🚀 Tulsa AWS User Group – May Meetup (In-Person + Virtual)
Join us on Wednesday, May 27th for what’s going to be one of our most interactive and community-driven sessions yet.
We’re excited to host Aaron Hunter from AWS, who will be diving into a cloud + AI topic chosen by YOU. That’s right, this isn’t a preset talk. We’ll be sending out a poll, and the most requested topic will become the focus of the session.
Whether you’re curious about:
Real-world architectures powering modern applications
How AI actually runs on cloud infrastructure
The latest AWS AI/ML services
This is your chance to help shape the conversation and get insights directly from AWS.
💡 Why you should attend:
Get practical, real-world knowledge, not just theory
Ask questions and engage directly with an AWS expert
Connect with the growing Tulsa technolgy community
📍 Attend in person to network and meet fellow builders
💻 Or join virtually if you can’t make it onsite
👉 RSVP now and watch for the topic poll, your vote will shape the session!
AWS Community on Tour is coming to Chicago! Upcoming
AWS Community on Tour is coming to Chicago!
The AWS Developer Advocate team is hitting the road this spring and stopping in Chicago as part of the North America AWS Community Tour.
Join the Chicago AWS User Group for a special evening with AWS Developer Advocates and builders from across the local community.
This stop will feature a hands-on workshop on agentic AI development, along with plenty of time to connect with other developers and talk about what you're building on AWS.
We’ll also be celebrating 20 years of AWS and spotlighting members of the developer community who help make groups like this possible.
Several AWS Developer Advocates will be joining the tour, including Aaron Hunter, Brooke Jamieson, Jonathan Vogel, and others from the DevRel team.
Expect:
A hands-on workshop
Conversations with AWS Developer Advocates
Networking with builders in your city
Food, beverages, and AWS community swag
If you're building with AWS—or just getting started—we’d love to see you there.
AWS Community on Tour + Launch of the Atlanta AWS User Group Upcoming
The AWS Community on Tour is stopping in Atlanta and we’re celebrating the official launch of the Atlanta AWS User Group.
Join us for a special evening bringing together developers, builders, and students from across the Atlanta community.
This event will feature a hands-on workshop on agentic AI development, along with time to meet other builders and connect with the AWS Developer Advocate team.
Several AWS Developer Advocates will be joining us as part of the North America tour, including Aaron Hunter, Brooke Jamieson, Jonathan Vogel, along with other members of the AWS DevRel team.
We’ll also take a moment to celebrate 20 years of AWS and spotlight the developer communities that help make learning and building together possible.
Expect:
A hands-on workshop
Conversations with AWS Developer Advocates
Networking with builders across the Atlanta community
Food, beverages, and AWS community swag
Whether you're building on AWS today or just getting started, we’d love to have you join us and help kick off the Atlanta AWS User Group.
Space is limited due to venue capacity.
Date: Monday, April 27
Time: 6:00–8:00 PM
Location: AWS Office – 3333 Piedmont Road NE Floor 4 Atlanta, GA 30305
See you there!
AWS Community on Tour - Raleigh Upcoming
The AWS Community on Tour is stopping in Raleigh this spring, and the Raleigh AWS User Group is excited to host the local developer community for a special evening of learning and connection.
Join us on April 23 from 6:00–8:00 PM ET for an event featuring AWS Developer Advocates and builders from across the Research Triangle.
This stop on the tour will include a hands-on workshop on agentic AI development, along with time to connect with other developers and talk about what you're building on AWS.
Several AWS Developer Advocates will be joining the tour, including Aaron Hunter and Jonathan Vogel, along with other members of the AWS DevRel team traveling across North America to visit developer communities.
We’ll also take a moment to celebrate 20 years of AWS and highlight the local communities that help builders learn, grow, and connect.
What to expect
A hands-on workshop
Conversations with AWS Developer Advocates
Networking with the Raleigh developer community
Food, beverages, and AWS community swag
Whether you're building with AWS today or just getting started, we’d love to see you there.
Location TBD - likely Glenwood South area.
AWS Community on Tour is coming to Houston! Upcoming
AWS Community on Tour is coming to Houston!
The AWS Developer Advocate team is hitting the road this spring and stopping in Houston as part of the North America AWS Community Tour.
Join the Houston AWS User Group for a special evening with AWS Developer Advocates and builders from across the local community.
This stop will feature a hands-on workshop on agentic AI development, along with plenty of time to connect with other developers and talk about what you're building on AWS.
We’ll also be celebrating 20 years of AWS and spotlighting members of the developer community who help make groups like this possible.
Several AWS Developer Advocates will be joining the tour, including Aaron Hunter, Brooke Jamieson, Jonathan Vogel, and others from the DevRel team.
Expect:
A hands-on workshop
Conversations with AWS Developer Advocates
Networking with builders in your city
Food, beverages, and AWS community swag
If you're building with AWS—or just getting started—we’d love to see you there.
AWS Community on Tour: Cloud Quest Workshop @ UT Dallas
AWS Community on Tour: Cloud Quest Workshop @ UT Dallas
Learn AWS by building inside a game.
The AWS North America Community on Tour is coming to UT Dallas, and we’re excited to host a special hands-on session with AWS.
Join us on April 16 from 10:00 AM – 1:00 PM CT for an interactive workshop led by Aaron Hunter, Principal Developer Advocate at AWS.
## What is AWS Cloud Quest?
AWS Cloud Quest is a 3D, role-based learning experience where you’ll step into a virtual city and solve real business challenges using AWS.
As you progress, you’ll build practical skills across different cloud roles from solutions architect to data analyst and earn digital badges that show you can actually apply what you’ve learned.
## What to expect
Hands-on Cloud Quest workshop led by AWS
Learn by building in a fun, gamified environment
Real-world cloud problem solving
Connect with other students interested in tech
AWS swag, refreshments, and giveaways
AWS credits to keep building after the session
## Why attend?
Whether you’re just getting started with AWS or looking to build practical, job-ready skills, this session is a great way to learn by doing — not just watching.
No prior AWS experience required — just come ready to learn.
Please bring a laptop to participate in the workshop.
Space is limited. Register early to secure your spot.
👉 https://forms.gle/sbXw774oF5EWjAbE8
AWS Community on Tour - Austin
Join us for a special meetup - AWS Community on Tour - Austin!
The AWS DevRel team will host a hands-on workshop on agentic AI development, celebrate 20 years of AWS, showcase local community members, and allow plenty of time for networking.
Featured speakers include well-known Developer Advocates such as Aaron Hunter and Jonathan Vogel, as well as other members of the DevRel team.
What to Expect:
A hands-on workshop
Conversations with AWS Developer Advocates
Networking with builders in Austin
Food, beverages, and AWS community swags
We look forward to seeing you there! Feel free to bring friends!
AWS re:Invent 2021 - Advanced Architecting on AWS
Advanced Architecting on AWS training covers how to build complex solutions that incorporate data services, governance, and security on AWS. It introduces specialized AWS services, including AWS Direct Connect and AWS Storage Gateway to support hybrid architectures. The course also covers best practices for designing and building scalable, elastic, secure, and highly available applications on AWS.
Aaron Hunter
Principal Developer Advocate, AWS
Frisco, Texas, United States
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