Join us in this enlightening episode as our hosts Linda and Dave get an opportunity to dig deep into the fascinating world of gaming and cloud services with David Heidt, Senior Solutions Architect, Games for Amazon Web Services.
From his transition to the cloud to his entrance into the gaming industry, David’s story is one of passion, innovation, and relentless dedication. As a perimeter defense specialist for games, he tirelessly secures AWS customers' game servers against DDOS attacks, enhancing gamers' experiences worldwide. David also opens up about his innovative creation - the AWS Builder Cards, a unique collectable card game, that cleverly combines AWS Services education with enjoyable in-person gaming.
In addition, the trio gives us a glimpse into their personal life and shares candid insights about parenting in a world where video games have become a quintessential part of our children's lives and the delicate balance between entertainment and discipline. Don't miss out on this dynamic and insightful conversation!
David on Twitter: https://twitter.com/davidsheidt David on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/davidsimonheidt/
Linda on Twitter: https://twitter.com/lindavivah Linda’s Website: https://lindavivah.com/ Linda on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@lindavivah Linda on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lindavivah/ Linda’s Medium: https://medium.com/@LindaVivah
Dave on Twitter: https://twitter.com/thedavedev
ALERT New Developer Hackathon from July 1st through July 31st, 2023! We're excited to announce the AWS Amplify hackathon in partnership with Hashnode. This is a great opportunity to build your dream app and win exciting prizes! The hackathon is open to everyone, and prizes include: $5, $5.5k worth of AWS credits, Hashnode swag, and AWS Amplify swag. REGISTER HERE https://bit.ly/julydevhack
[PORTAL] AWS Builder Cards - https://aws.amazon.com/gametech/buildercards/
[VIDEO] Linda’s Tok on AWS Cloud Quest - https://www.tiktok.com/@lindavivah/video/7132911650503445802
[VIDEO] AWS Cloud Quest – An Interactive Roleplaying Game - https://aws.amazon.com/training/digital/aws-cloud-quest/
[YOUTUBE] How to Play AWS Buildercards (2023) - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Pn6w8-abgis&ab_channel=AWSforGames
Catan - Boardgame and Video Games - https://www.catan.com/
Dominion – Boardgame - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/36218/dominion
Clank – Deck Building Adventure Game - https://boardgamegeek.com/boardgame/201808/clank-deck-building-adventure
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