AWS networking event: Deriv Dubai hosts the 39th AWS user group meetup

August 20, 2024

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August 20, 2024

Tech enthusiasts sit in rows of chairs at the 39th AWS user group meetup.

Bridging the gap for tech enthusiasts

We are excited to share the success of our latest AWS user group meetup held in Dubai on 10 August 2024. This AWS community-led event, hosted by Deriv’s Akhil John and Bassam El Obeid, brought together 45 tech enthusiasts from across the UAE. Everyone was eager to explore AWS advancements and experience the insightful presentations.

Deriv host holds a microphone while the AWS speaker presents on a laptop during an AWS community event. — Deriv’s Bassam El Obeid supports the speaker, Isham Rashik, during his presentation.

Deep dives with AWS experts

Kunal Shah, an AWS Cloud Solutions Architect from Huco, started the session exploring AWS Landing Zone. He emphasised the intricacies and best practices of setting up a secure, multi-account AWS environment. Next, Isham Rashik, a Machine Learning Engineer from Newsreels, discussed AWS Bedrock. He demonstrated its capabilities through a demo of his YouTube Notes Generator project, showcasing practical applications in text classification and entity recognition. These sessions provided valuable insights and real-world examples, inspiring attendees to apply their new knowledge.

Presenter speaks about AWS Organizations at a networking event, with an audience and Deriv banner visible. — Kunal Shah presenting his topic to the attendees.

AWS enthusiasts connect over key topics

The event provided a fantastic opportunity for attendees to connect with the local AWS community. A relaxed setting, complemented by a delightful lunch buffet, encouraged participants to share experiences and discuss hot topics like AWS Landing Zone and AWS Bedrock. The sense of camaraderie and community spirit was palpable, highlighting the importance of such events in fostering a thriving tech ecosystem.

A buffet table featuring various lunch items sponsored by Deriv Dubai for the AWS networking event attendees. — Deriv Dubai sponsors a lunch buffet for the attendees.

AWS tech meetup promotes – More collaboration on the horizon

The success of this AWS Tech Meetup underscores the value of community-driven events in promoting continuous learning and professional growth. Previously we have sponsored the 37th AWS user group meet up. We are grateful for the AWS community support and look forward to hosting more such events in the future. Stay tuned for our next event, where we will continue to explore the frontiers of cloud technology and innovation.

Deriv: Championing tech collaboration and academia-industry partnership

Deriv is committed to fostering a thriving tech community. We are always open to sponsoring impactful tech events and meet-ups, and we welcome opportunities to conduct knowledge-sharing sessions at leading academic institutions. If you represent an organisation or institution interested in partnering with us, please send an email to [email protected].