On this week’s episode of Screaming in the Cloud, Corey is joined by Kristi Perreault. Given Kristi’s title of AWS Serverless Hero, Corey and Kristi discuss the origins and current state of the serverless world, the similarities between AI and serverless as the tech world moves into this next era, and why she emphasizes that serverless is not always the right solution for every issue. Kristi also opens up about her role as Principal Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual, and what she enjoys most about jet setting around the globe giving speeches.

Highlights:

(00:00) - Introducing Kristi Perreault

(00:39) - The Unconventional Path to Becoming an AWS Serverless Hero

(05:05) - Exploring the Boundaries of Cloud Education

(10:53) - The Challenges of Keeping Up with Rapid Tech Changes

(11:51) - Redefining Serverless: Beyond the Hype

(13:12) - The Evolution of Serverless and Its Impact

(21:55) - Staying Grounded Amidst Technological Zealotry

(27:18) - Python Development in the Cloud

(29:31) - Upcoming Talks and Where to Connect with Kristi

About Kristi

Kristi Perreault is an AWS Serverless Hero and a Principal Software Engineer at Liberty Mutual Insurance, where her focus is serverless-first cloud enablement. She has over 5 years of industry experience, holds an M.S. in Electrical & Computer Engineering, and is very passionate about promoting women in technology. She is an established speaker, appearing in over 35 conferences, podcasts, panels, and more. Kristi founded the Serverless Denver meetup, and currently co-organizes the Portsmouth, NH AWS User Group and CDK Day. Outside of work and the serverless tech space, Kristi can be found reading a good book in her tiny home, enjoying a good poke bowl, or jet setting all over the world.

Links:

• Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kristi-perreault/
• Twitter: @kperreault95
• AWS Portsmouth User Group: https://www.meetup.com/aws-portsmouth-user-group/
• AWS Usergroup Belfast: https://www.meetup.com/aws-usergroup-belfast/