Suzana Melo
Software Developer | Women in Tech advocate | AWS Community Builder | Communicator
Pessoa desenvolvedora full-stack | AWS Community Builder | Comunicadora
Malmö, Sweden
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Suzana Melo is a full-stack developer and a certified AWS Cloud Practitioner who transitioned into software development in her 40s without a tech background. She holds a bachelor's degree in Communications and over 20 years of experience. As a strong advocate of diversity and inclusion, she actively works on initiatives that empower women and underrepresented groups in tech, mentors juniors and graduates, and drives tech community engagement across APAC, Europe, and the Americas. Suzana is an AWS Community Builder, an AWS User Group Leader in Sweden, and a Women in Tech Sweden Social Media Specialist. She also volunteers to teach digital skills to women from immigrant and refugee backgrounds.
Suzana é uma pessoa desenvolvedora full-stack e AWS Cloud Practitioner certificada, que migrou do jornalismo para tecnologia, na Nova Zelândia, depois dos 40 anos e sem nenhum conhecimento prévio em desenvolvimento de software. Ela é bacharel em Comunicação com mais de 20 anos de experiência no Brasil. Suzana é dedicada em defender diversidade e inclusão, atuando em atividades focadas no aumento do número de mulheres e grupos sub-representados na área de tecnologia, além de mentorar pessoas recém graduadas e iniciantes na área tecnológica e investir em iniciativas voltadas ao crescimento da comunidade tecnológica nas Américas, APAC e Europa. Ela é AWS Community Builder e AWS User Group Leader na Suécia. Suzana trabalha voluntariamente como professora em uma escola de tecnologia para mulheres imigrantes e refugiadas e também como especialista em Social Media na Women In Tech Sweden.
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A beginner's journey into Cloud and AWS
Why You Should Learn Cloud Computing and How to Get Started with AWS.
Cloud computing is inevitable. It's everywhere, even if we don't always notice it, but we should.
Research shows that 94% of all companies worldwide use cloud computing at some level, and this number continues to grow. So, whether you're looking to launch a career in cloud technology or expand your skills, you're on the right track.
While the many paths to the Cloud could look overwhelming, they don't have to be. If you're in the same boat, an absolute beginner like I was when I first started to learn about Cloud Computing, this talk is for you. Let's explore where you can begin to be part of this inevitable future and build your skills with AWS. Take a seat, fasten your seat belts, and let's fly to the Cloud.
Workshop: Empowering Women in Tech
An inspiring and hands-on session designed to empower women in the cloud industry!
We'll dive into practical strategies for fostering diversity, creating inclusive spaces, and closing the gender gap in tech. Together, we'll explore ways to break barriers, amplify voices, and drive meaningful change.
Expect insights on public speaking, content creation, organizing user groups, and building strong professional networks. Whether you're just starting or a seasoned pro, this workshop is packed with actionable takeaways to help you grow, connect, and make an impact.
Let's learn, share, and uplift each other because the cloud needs all of us!
This session can be adjusted to fit between 1 to 2 hours.
Why Junior Devs Should Know About Cloud Computing and How to Get Started with AWS
Once you step into the world of tech, the cloud is inevitable!
As a software developer, chances are you'll need to deal with cloud technologies at some point in your journey. In this session, we'll break down the key concepts of Cloud and Cloud Computing, explore why understanding this field is essential, and discuss how to get started with AWS (or any other cloud provider).
We'll cover must-know services for junior developers, including S3 - Cloud Object Storage, AWS Lambda, and API Gateway, giving you a foundation to begin your cloud journey.
Whether you're a recent graduate curious about your options or a junior developer eager to upskill but unsure where to start, this talk is for you! Let's demystify the cloud together.
AWS Community Day Italy 2025 Sessionize Event
AWS Women’s User Group Berlin Meetup - Women’s Day Special
🎤 Empowerment Panel - Women’s Day Special
An evening dedicated to learning, empowerment, and community.
The session is designed for attendees to gain firsthand insights from pioneering women in the AWS cloud space as they discuss their experiences, challenges, and triumphs. Join the conversation, ask your questions, and connect with like-minded professionals committed to driving change in tech.
AWS Women's User Group Meetup Vienna – Cloud Computing & AI Innovation
🎤 Why You Should Learn Cloud Computing and How to Get Started with AWS
Cloud computing is inevitable. It's everywhere, even if we don't always notice it - but we should. Research shows that 94% of all companies worldwide use cloud computing at some level, and this number continues to grow.
So, whether you're looking to launch a career in cloud technology or expand your skills, you're on the right track. While the many paths to the Cloud could look overwhelming, they don't have to be. Let’s explore where you can start to be part of this inevitable future. Take a seat, fasten your seat belts, and let's fly to the Cloud.
AWS re:Invent 2024
🎤 ACT177 | Women in tech fireside chat and meetup – Tuesday
Join us as we dive into discussions on creating more inclusive environments, overcoming barriers to women’s success in tech, and technical strategies for encouraging the next generation of women in the cloud.
AWS User Group Skåne
🎤 Why You Should Learn Cloud Computing and How to Get Started with AWS
Cloud computing is inevitable. It's everywhere, even if we don't always notice it, but we should.
Research published on websites like CloudZero, Zippia, and Earthweb showed that 94% of all companies worldwide use cloud computing at some level, and this number continues to grow.
So, whether you're looking to launch a career in cloud technology or expand your skills, you're on the right track. While the many paths to the Cloud could look overwhelming, they don't have to be.
Join me on a journey into the world of cloud computing. We'll explore what this is, how we got here, and where you can start to be part of this inevitable future. Take a seat, fasten your seat belts, and let's fly to the Cloud.
Moar Serverless 2024
🎤 Adding Serverless Content Moderation to Your Application with Only 3 Simple AWS Tools
Serverless Days ANZ
🎤 Serverless Panel Discussion
In this discussion, I shared insights about my experience as a junior developer working with Serverless services, sharing challenges and lessons learned, and explaining how I overcame my lack of knowledge of AWS Lambdas and DynamoDB when I started.
JuniorDev Auckland Meet
🎤 Why Junior Devs should know about Cloud Computing and where to start in AWS
Once you choose a technology life, Cloud is inevitable!
As a software developer, you will likely bump into some cloud product at some point in your journey. Suzana will cover some main concepts of Cloud and Cloud Computing, why you should learn about this crucial area and where to start in AWS (or any other cloud provider), including some of the essential products to be aware of as a junior developer.
Even if you just graduated and want to know more about the options around you or a junior developer who wants to upskill but doesn't know where to start in Cloud, this talk is for you!
Auckland AWS Tools and Programming meetup
🎤 Moderating Content with Amazon Rekognition
In times when interacting with a range of internet options is routine, and new channels, products and services are released with a snap of fingers, it's crucial to think about the content you are exposed to, and you expose to others. Amazon Rekognition is a cloud-based image and video analysis service that makes it easy to add advanced computer vision capabilities to your applications using AI and machine learning.
AWS Cloud Club in Auckland kick off!
🎤 Why You Should Learn Cloud Computing and How to Get Started with AWS
AWS UG Aotearoa - Community Day 2023 Sessionize Event
Auckland AWS Community Meetups
🎤 Breaking the Bias in Tech
Full-Stack Engineering - Auckland
🎤 How Human Skills can make you a better developer and a highly valued professional
Suzana Melo
Software Developer | Women in Tech advocate | AWS Community Builder | Communicator
Malmö, Sweden
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