Innovation Ambassadors

On this episode we're showcasing the journey of Epsilon Digital Marketing - a global leader in outcome-based marketing, helping the world's top brands personalize experiences for millions of people.

John Conley (Sr. VP of Data Engineering), Andy McNalis (Lead of Marketplace and Taxonomy Teams), and Patrick O'Connor (AWS Prototyping Engineer) join Sara to discuss modernizing Epsilon's taxonomy solutions and digital marketing platform with generative AI and a secure serverless architecture.

Interested in joining AWS? The AWS Prototyping team is currently hiring for the following roles:

1. Applied Scientist: https://amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2676654/sr-applied-scientist-aws-prototyping

2. Sr. AI/ML Prototyping Solutions Architect: https://amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2697403/sr-ai-ml-prototyping-solutions-architect-aws-specialist-prototyping-team

3. Sr. Prototyping Solutions Architect: https://amazon.jobs/en/jobs/2708231/sr-prototyping-solutions-architect-aws-specialist-prototyping-team

On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we're showcasing the journey of TaxDown - a startup reshaping tax management in Spain and Latin America.

Joaquin Fernandez (Founder & CTO), Alvaro Correa (Head of Data & AI), and Manuel Marquez (AWS Sr. Prototyping Engagement Manager) join Sara to discuss expanding TaxDown's platform for simplifying tax planning while maximizing customer tax breaks.

Get a behind-the-scenes look at developing an AI powered virtual assistant that precisely understands inquiries in Spanish by tapping into AWS services, large language models, and open-source tools. Hear about their iterative approach to enhancing question-answering accuracy, scalability, observability, and operationalizing complex AI models seamlessly.

Gain valuable insights into fusing domain knowledge with technical capabilities as this innovative team walks us through their journey of delivering smarter, human-centered AI solutions that are transforming tax management.

On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we're showcasing the journey of Manchester Airports Group, the UK's largest airport group that's transforming the travel experience for their customers. MAG’s CTO, John Hudson, shares their vision for creating intuitive, data-driven airport journeys with our host, Sara Armstrong.

Joining the conversation, MAG’s Sr. Software Engineer, Alex Whitehorn, and AWS Prototyping Engineer, Val Cohen take us through developing an AI virtual assistant that understands multilingual customer inquiries by combining data sources like flights, maps and web content. Discover their use of AWS serverless, large language models, open-source tools, and insights on multilingual support, ethical AI guardrails, and fusing business and software expertise.

Sinclair is a diversified media company and a leading provider of local news and sports. Explore their work with AWS Prototyping to promote content authenticity using open source tools and AWS serverless technologies.

Host Sara is joined by Mike Palmer, Vice President of Media Management at Sinclair, Demian Hess, Senior Partner Solutions Architect for Media and Entertainment at AWS, and Patrick O'Connor from the AWS Worldwide Prototyping team. Learn how they rapidly built and tested a cloud-native solution using AWS Lambda and Amazon ECS to cryptographically sign content across production workflows for provenance validation.

Discover the emerging opportunities and obstacles of generative AI in the media landscape, hear key architectural insights, and get a glimpse at the future of trusted content creation using this serverless approach.

In this episode we showcase the transformative work of DXC Technology, a leading global IT services company on a mission to drive digital innovation for customers worldwide.

Joining us are Gregory Todd, Americas Practice Lead for Data and AI at DXC Technology, Ramachandra Murthy, Chief AI Architect at DXC, Asif Fouzi, Principal Solutions Architect at AWS, and Patrick O'Connor from the AWS Worldwide Prototyping team. Host Sara explores their journey with AWS Prototyping to harness the power of Amazon CodeWhisperer to enhance developer productivity while conforming to DXC's coding standards.

Dive into the approach behind this prototype, the architecture involved, and key takeaways - offering a window into the potential of AI-powered coding assistants. The discussion also highlights the importance of up-skilling workforces, leveraging existing investments, and addressing security requirements when adopting new transformative technologies.

In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors we dive into the world of data modernization with AWS experts.

Host Sara Armstrong is joined by Kwesi Edwards, Sr. Manager for Data Migration and Modernization, and Doug Booth, Principal GTM and Business Development Specialist from AWS.

Together, they share insights from Amazon's own data modernization journey and discuss the connection between data infrastructure and business goals. The discussion also covers the role of automation and the importance of continuous learning and experimentation.

On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we showcase the journey of Loka, a pioneering Silicon Valley full stack consultancy working with customers across industries to accelerate their Gen AI, Big Data, DevOps, and design projects. As an advanced member of the AWS Partner Network, Loka offers unique insights into the evolving landscape of Gen AI.

Host Sara Armstrong is joined by Bobby Mukherjee, Loka's visionary founder and CEO. Together, they explore the potential of unstructured data for innovation and discuss Gen AI's impact across various industries. Bobby shares his passion for Life Sciences and reflects on technology's transformative role in this field.

You'll also hear about the importance of experimentation and customer-centricity in driving innovation forward and the flexibility that AWS provides in using different Large Language Models (LLM) to deliver customer value.

In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we feature FOX Sports México, the leading multi-platform sports media brand in Mexico, providing unique sports entertainment experiences to fans.

Joining us are Israel Gomez, SVP of Media Production Technology and Operations at Fox Sports Mexico, Elisa Escalante, Sr. Innovation & Transformation Specialist at AWS, and Arturo Velasco, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong explores their collaboration with the AWS Innovation Specialists to develop a platform-as-a-service for their direct-to-consumer customers.

We delve into the architecture and technology choices, including leveraging AWS media services, that enables Fox Sports Mexico to deliver high-quality live content to viewers. The journey highlights the importance of experimentation, adaptability, and continuous learning from customer feedback.

In this special episode recorded live at re:invent, we delve into the rich history and transformative journey of Mitsubishi Electric.

Join Sara Armstrong as she sits down with Nobuo Asahi, General Manager - Digital Innovation Center, and Dr. Shoji Tanaka, General Manager - Advanced Applied Development Center from Mitsubishi Electric, along with Richard Taylor, APJ Innovation Programs Lead at AWS.

Explore Mitsubishi Electric's century-long history and its recent shift from a product-oriented to a customer-centric approach through digital transformation. Delve into the collaborative efforts between Mitsubishi Electric and AWS, emphasizing customer-centric innovation, agile methodologies, and investing in talent development.

In a rapidly evolving technology landscape, discover how emotional intelligence (EQ) can unlock the path to innovation success.

Join host Sara in this special episode as she interviews David Lynch, Group Chief Technology Officer at bolttech, and Rich Hua, Worldwide Head of EPIC Leadership at AWS. Together, they explore the critical role of empathy, purpose, inspiration, and connection in driving innovation.

Hear about the remarkable journey of bolttech, a global insurtech shaping the future of insurance, and learn how transformative forces have propelled their success. Gain valuable insights into how leaders can cultivate a culture of psychological safety, leverage failure for learning and growth, and effectively balance short-term gains with long-term objectives.

Tune in for an enlightening discussion that could reshape your perspective on what it takes to thrive and succeed in the ongoing pursuit of tech-driven innovation.