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This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview here:https://gotopia.tech/episodes/327Sheen Brisals - AWS Serverless Hero, Engineering Leader & Co-Author of "Serverless Development on AWS" Luke Hedger - Software Engineer & Co-Author of "Serverless Development on AWS"Khawaja Shams - Co-Founder & CEO at MomentoRESOURCESSheenhttps://twitter.com/sheenbrisalshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/sheen-brisalshttps://sbrisals.medium.comLukehttps://twitter.com/level_outhttps://github.com/lukehedgerhttps://level-out.comKhawajahttps://twitter.com/ksshamshttps://www.linkedin.com/in/kshamshttps://www.gomomento.comDESCRIPTIONKhawaja Shams interviews authors Sheen Brisals and Luke Hedger about their new book "Serverless Development on AWS". The book aims to provide a comprehensive guide to implementing serverless technologies, addressing both theoretical concepts and practical applications. Key challenges in adopting serverless include managing distributed system complexity and understanding cost implications. Benefits highlighted include improved scalability and flexibility. Practical advice includes starting with less critical applications and focusing on specialized monitoring tools. Looking ahead, both authors anticipate continued advancements and broader adoption in serverless technology.Dive into the future of tech with Sheen Brisals and Luke Hedger's new book on serverless architecture! Learn how to master scalability and flexibility in your applications.RECOMMENDED BOOKSSheen Brisals & Luke Hedger • Serverless Development on AWS • https://amzn.to/3W3Sw2fGregor Hohpe & Bobby Woolf • Enterprise Integration Patterns • https://amzn.to/3Zj2mfBAdam Bellemare • Building Event-Driven Microservices • https://amzn.to/3WfNKfMPeter Sbarski • Serverless Architectures on AWS • https://amzn.to/3hJzEUMBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

This interview was recorded at GOTO Amsterdam for GOTO Unscripted.http://gotopia.techRead the full transcription of this interview here:https://gotopia.tech/articles/329Flavia Naezer - Product Thinker, Public Speaker, ArtistJulian Wood - Serverless Developer Advocate at AWSRESOURCESFlaviahttps://github.com/flavianaezerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/flavia-naezer-449b285https://x.com/flaviasomethingJulianhttps://twitter.com/julian_woodhttp://www.wooditwork.comhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/julianrwoodLinkshttps://dl.acm.org/doi/pdf/10.1145/3595878https://www.designcouncil.org.uk/our-resources/the-double-diamondDESCRIPTIONExplore the evolving relationship between technology and product management with Julian Wood and Flavia Naezer. Discover how Flavia’s tech and product expertise highlights the need for user-centric design thinking and thorough research in developing internal tools and platforms.Discover how Julian and Flavia explore the intersection of tech and product management, highlighting the importance of user-centric design and thorough research in developing internal tools and platforms.RECOMMENDED BOOKSMarty Cagan • Inspired • https://amzn.to/4e5l2r2Anthony W. Ulwick • Jobs to Be Done • https://amzn.to/4elaVhuGregor Hohpe • Enterprise Integration Patterns, Vol 2 • https://amzn.to/3TNedQ3Gregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy • https://amzn.to/4fPLW7pStephanie Stimac • Design for Developers • https://amzn.to/3EhuN4TGene Kim, Jez Humble, Patrick Debois, John Willis & Nicole Forsgren • The DevOps Handbook • https://amzn.to/3WBjzCMMatthew Skelton & Manuel Pais • Team Topologies • http://amzn.to/3sVLyLQGene Kim, Nicole Forsgren & Jez Humble • Accelerate • https://amzn.to/3WCG5uTMarty Cagan • Empowered • https://amzn.to/42kuKAjBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview here:https://gotopia.tech/episodes/328Diana Montalion - Systems Architect, Mentrix Founder & Author of "Learning Systems Thinking"Charles Humble - Freelance Techie, Podcaster, Editor, Author & ConsultantRESOURCESDianahttps://hachyderm.io/@dianahttps://bsky.app/profile/mentrix.bsky.socialhttps://x.com/dianamontalionhttps://github.com/dianamontalionhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/dianamontalionhttps://blog.montalion.comhttps://learningsystemsthinking.comCharleshttps://twitter.com/charleshumblehttps://linkedin.com/in/charleshumblehttps://mastodon.social/@charleshumblehttps://conissaunce.comLinkshttps://xkcd.com/386DESCRIPTIONDiana Montalion and Charles Humble explore the complexities of systems thinking particularly in tech environments resistant to change. Diana shares insights on the frustrations of introducing new ideas in hierarchical organizations, where power dynamics and skepticism often block innovation.They discuss the importance of patience, community support, and accepting that recognition may not come when challenging ingrained structures. Diana also reflects on the personal growth she experienced while writing her book, including navigating her ADHD diagnosis and learning to embrace uncertainty. Together, they highlight the need for resilience and collaboration in driving meaningful, systemic change in tech.Struggling to make systems thinking work in rigid, hierarchical environments? You're not alone. Dive into Diana Montalion and Charles Humble’s conversation on resilience, innovation, and driving real change in tech. Discover Diana Montalion’s insights on systems thinking and overcoming hierarchical challenges in tech with Charles Humble. Essential read for anyone driving change in complex environments.RECOMMENDED BOOKSDiana Montalion • Learning Systems Thinking • https://amzn.to/3ZpycdJRobert M. Pirsig • Zen & the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance • https://amzn.to/4ekfJU0Donella H. Meadows • Thinking in Systems • https://amzn.to/3XtqYCVDonellBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!

This interview was recorded for the GOTO Book Club.http://gotopia.tech/bookclubRead the full transcription of the interview here:https://gotopia.tech/episodes/323Gregor Hohpe - Author of "Platform Strategy", "The Software Architect Elevator", et al.James Lewis - Software Architect & Director at ThoughtworksRESOURCESGregorhttps://twitter.com/ghohpehttps://www.linkedin.com/in/ghohpehttps://architectelevator.comJameshttps://twitter.com/boicyhttps://linkedin.com/in/james-lewis-microserviceshttps://github.com/boicyhttps://www.bovon.orgDESCRIPTIONJames Lewis and Gregor Hohpe discuss the concept of dimensionality in decision-making, particularly in the context of innovation versus standardization. Hohpe emphasizes the importance of understanding and removing constraints to unlock new opportunities, citing historical shifts in technology and platform thinking as key examples.They explore how traditional one-dimensional views often limit progress and the challenges of adapting to new paradigms, especially in organizations. The discussion also touches on the role of architects in facilitating these shifts and the strategic focus needed for internal platforms to thrive in the face of evolving technologies.RECOMMENDED BOOKSGregor Hohpe • Platform Strategy • https://amzn.to/4cxfYdbGregor Hohpe • The Software Architect Elevator • https://amzn.to/3F6d2axGregor Hohpe • Cloud Strategy • https://amzn.to/3TOS3NvGregor Hohpe • Enterprise Integration Patterns, Vol 2 • https://amzn.to/3TNedQ3Gregor Hohpe & Bobby Woolf • Enterprise Integration Patterns • https://amzn.to/3DqII9lGregor Hohpe • 37 Things One Architect Knows About IT Transformation • https://amzn.to/3z8uhnwBlueskyTwitterInstagramLinkedInFacebookCHANNEL MEMBERSHIP BONUSJoin this channel to get early access to videos & other perks:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCs_tLP3AiwYKwdUHpltJPuA/joinLooking for a unique learning experience?Attend the next GOTO conference near you! Get your ticket: gotopia.techSUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL - new videos posted daily!