Modern Web

Building Scalable AI Applications: Insights from AWS's Michael Liendo


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In this episode of the Modern Web Podcast, Rob Ocel, Danny Thompson, and Adam Rackis talk with Michael Liendo, Senior Developer Advocate at AWS, about building practical AI applications and tackling challenges like scalability, multimodal functionality, and cloud infrastructure choices. Michael shares insights on tools like AWS Amplify and DynamoDB, discusses strategies for managing cloud costs, and explores the evolving role of prompt engineering. Michael previews his upcoming talks at AWS re:Invent on AI and scalable B2B SaaS applications.

Chapters
00:00 - Introduction and Guest Welcome
01:30 - Talking Weather and Life in the Midwest
03:00 - Exploring Generative AI and Practical Applications
06:45 - Navigating Cloud Costs and Scalability Considerations
08:30 - Maintaining Creativity and Customization with AI
11:00 - Managed Services vs. On-Prem Infrastructure Debate
15:30 - Choosing a Tech Stack for Side Projects and Startups
18:45 - Learning Cloud: Paths for Full-Stack Cloud Development
22:30 - The Role of Cloud Certifications in Today's Market
26:00 - Preview of Michael’s Upcoming Talks at AWS re:Invent
32:00 - Where to Find Michael Online
Follow Michael Liendo on Social Media
Twitter: https://x.com/focusotter
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/focusotter/
Sponsored by Wix Studio: wix.com/studio

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