Speaking & Workshops#
From Procrastination to Publishing: How AWS Amplify Helped Me Finally Start Blogging#
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As software developers, we’re all guilty of having at least a few unfinished side projects collecting dust on our GitHub repositories. For me, blogging was one of those ideas that stayed on my to-do list for ages until AWS Amplify changed the game.
In this session, I’ll share how I used AWS Amplify to stop procrastinating and finally build a platform to share content focused on helping women and tech beginners navigate their tech journeys. We’ll explore how Amplify makes it easy to deploy frontend apps, add storage, connect to real-time data sources, and scale seamlessly. The best part? All of that without needing deep cloud expertise.
Join me as I walk through my journey from idea to execution with AWS Amplify and learn how you can do the same to bring your projects to life, breaking free from procrastination.
Key Takeaways:
- How AWS Amplify removes barriers to launching web apps
- Practical steps to go from an idea to a deployed project
- Insights on content creation and sharing knowledge in tech
- Why done is better than perfect. Just ship it!
Level: Beginner to intermediate (200)
Given at: AWS Community Day Baltic (Gdynia, Sep 2025) · AWS User Group Skåne (Mälmo, Sep 2025)
Da Procrastinação à Publicação: Como o AWS Amplify Me Ajudou a Finalmente Começar a Blogar#
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Como pessoas desenvolvedoras de software, todos nós temos projetos paralelos inacabados acumulando poeira nos nossos repositórios do GitHub. Para mim, o blog era uma dessas ideias que ficaram na minha lista de tarefas por anos, até que o AWS Amplify mudou o jogo.
Nesta sessão, vou compartilhar como usei o AWS Amplify para parar de procrastinar e finalmente criar uma plataforma para compartilhar conteúdo voltado a ajudar mulheres e iniciantes em tecnologia.
Vamos explorar como o Amplify facilita a implantação de aplicações frontend, conectar a fontes de dados em tempo real e escalar de forma simples. E o melhor? Tudo isso sem precisar de um conhecimento profundo em nuvem.
Vem comigo conhecer como foi a minha jornada da ideia à execução com o AWS Amplify e descubra como você também pode tirar seus projetos do papel, superando a procrastinação.
Pontos chaves:
- Como o AWS Amplify remove barreiras para lançar aplicações web
- Passos práticos para ir de uma ideia a um projeto publicado
- Dicas sobre criação de conteúdo e compartilhamento de conhecimento em tecnologia
- Por que “feito” é melhor que “perfeito”.
Level: Foundational to intermediate (200)
Apresentado em: AWS Community Day Portugal (Lisboa, Set 2025)
A beginner’s journey into Cloud and AWS: Why You Should Learn Cloud Computing and How to Get Started#
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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.
Level: Foundational (100)
Given at: AWS Women’s User Group Vienna (Mar 2025) · AWS User Group Skåne (Malmö, Nov 2024) · AWS Cloud Club Auckland (Jan 2024) · AWS UG Aotearoa Community Day 2023 (Wellington, Sep 2023)
Why Junior Devs Should Know About Cloud Computing and How to Get Started with AWS#
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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.
Level: Foundational (100)
Given at: JuniorDev Auckland (Apr 2024)
How to Kick-Start Your Cloud Career?#
(Updated version of A Beginner’s Journey into Cloud and AWS)
Level: Foundational (100)
Given at: AWS Women’s User Group Munich (Aug 2025)
Workshops#
Empowering Women in Tech#
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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!
Level: Foundational (100)
The session can be adjusted to fit between 40 minutes and 2 hours.
Given at: AWS Community Day Italy 2025 (Milan, Apr 2025) · AWS Community Day Nordics 2025 (Göteborg, Oct 2025)
Featured Appearances#
AWS re:Invent 2024 · Las Vegas, December 2024
ACT177 — Women in Tech Fireside Chat & Meetup
Featured speaker at AWS’s largest global conference. Participated in a curated
fireside chat on creating more inclusive environments, overcoming barriers to women’s
success in tech, and encouraging the next generation of women in cloud.
AWS Women’s User Group Berlin · Berlin, March 2025
Empowerment Panel — Women’s Day Special
Panellist at a dedicated evening on learning, empowerment, and community for women
in the AWS cloud space.
Moar Serverless 2024 · Orlando, May 2024
Adding Serverless Content Moderation to Your Application with Only 3 Simple AWS Tools
Serverless Days ANZ · Auckland, May 2024
Serverless Panel Discussion
Shared insights as a junior developer working with serverless services — challenges,
lessons learned, and how to get started with AWS Lambda and DynamoDB.
Full speaking history and session abstracts → Sessionize
Speaker Bio#
Suzana Melo is a full-stack engineer and AWS Community Builder who transitioned into software development in her 40s after 20+ years as a journalist and media director. She has spoken at AWS re:Invent in Las Vegas, AWS Community Days across Europe and APAC, and user groups across three continents. Her writing on Cloud and AWS reaches 14,000+ readers. She is enrolled in a postgraduate specialization in AI and Machine Learning at PUC Minas and focuses on making cloud and AI accessible to career changers, women, and underrepresented groups.
Available for: conference talks, workshops, panels, fireside chats.Topics: Cloud and AWS for beginners, AI fundamentals, career change into tech, building inclusive communities.
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