Ep. 12: Let’s talk serverless: A discussion with AWS hero Yan Cui
In this episode of Cloud Control, host Shon Harris engages with Yan Cui, an AWS Serverless hero and consultant, to explore the transformative world of serverless computing. Yan shares his journey from traditional infrastructure to serverless technologies, discussing the evolution of AWS and the pivotal role serverless plays in modern computing. They delve into practical applications, the impact of AI and ML on serverless environments, and the significance of community and knowledge sharing in tech.

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Guest: Yan Cui, Developer Advocate at Lumigo, AWS Hero
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Host: Shon Harris, Developer Relations Lead, Spot by NetApp
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00:05 - Introduction and Welcoming Yan Cui

00:39 - Yan's New Year Greetings and Upcoming Workshops

00:58 - Career Pivot to Serverless

02:06 - Traditional Infrastructure to AWS and Serverless

03:39 - Real-world Implementation of Serverless

06:16 - Serverless in the Early Days of Cloud Computing

07:09 - Migration from Monolithic to Microservices and Serverless

09:32 - Encouraging Experimentation and Innovation in Cloud Computing

11:25 - Advancing into Serverless: Learning and Experimentation

14:21 - Simplifying Cloud Services Selection

15:31 - DevOps and Platform Engineering

20:18 - DevOps Beyond Tooling

25:28 - AWS re:Invent Highlights and Serverless Announcements

30:04 - AI and ML in Serverless Computing

32:26 – The Importance of Community

42:24 - Thought Leaders and Influencers in Serverless Space

44:17 - Yan's Blog and Screen Name Origin

45:09 - Yan's Upcoming Projects and Conference Plans

46:56 - Balancing Consulting, Teaching, and Personal Time

50:11 - Conclusion and Appreciation