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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