AWS Community Day Hyderabad 2023 | Experience with Vivek
Tags: aws, community
Published: 2023-03-25 06:45:42


I had the pleasure of attending the AWS Community Day Hyderabad 2023 and it was an experience that I will always cherish. As a speaker, AWS ML Hero, AWS User Group Leader, I was thrilled to see so many passionate AWS enthusiasts come together to share their knowledge and insights. It was inspiring to see the level of expertise and dedication in the community and I was honored to be a part of it.

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As a speaker at the event, I had the opportunity to present my talk on Amazon SageMaker DataWrangler under the topic "_A happy data Scientist's guide on ML Data Prep_". I was excited and nervous as I prepared for the event, knowing that I would be speaking to a room full of passionate and knowledgeable AWS enthusiasts. However, as soon as I arrived at the venue, I was warmly welcomed by the **Hyderabad UG team**, organisers, leaders and volunteers, who put me at ease and made me feel right at home.

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The event started with Welcome Note and AWS User Group Hyderabad showcase where the lead Faizal Khan launched several initiatives.


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The event started off with a fantastic keynote by _Chandra Balani_, who set the tone for the day with his energy and enthusiasm. It was great to see so many attendees from different cities come together to learn and share their knowledge about AWS. 

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The** Women in Tech panel** featuring _Bhuvaneswari Subramani_ , _Ridhima Kapoor_ and _Megha Arora_ was another highlight of the day. It was inspiring to see so many talented women share their insights and experiences in the tech industry.


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As I took the stage for my talk, I was thrilled to see a room full of attendees eagerly waiting to learn about Amazon SageMaker DataWrangler. I started off by introducing myself and sharing some of my experiences as a data scientist. I then went on to talk about the challenges of ML data preparation and how DataWrangler can help overcome them.


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The audience was engaged throughout the presentation, asking thoughtful questions and sharing their own experiences. It was clear that they were passionate about the topic and eager to learn more. After my talk, I had the opportunity to chat with many attendees who had additional questions or wanted to learn more about DataWrangler and AWS User Group Community. It was great to see such a high level of interest in the topic and to be able to share my knowledge with the community.

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I also had the opportunity to meet and connect with other speakers, such as Neetu Mallan, Jones Zachariah, Noel N, Megha Arora, Ridhima Kapoor, Bhuvaneswari Subramani, Ashok Kalakoti, Aayush Jain, Vishal Alhat, and Dheeraj Choudhary. It was wonderful to interact with like-minded individuals and to share our experiences and expertise.


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The event was very well-organized, and I was impressed by the hospitality and professionalism of the Hyderabad UG team - organisers, leaders, and volunteers. Special thanks to Faizal Khan, Leela Krishna Velamakanni, Sudhir and the team for making my co-organiser's birthday special by celebrating it thrice during and after the event. The thoughtful token of appreciation for all the speakers was a lovely touch.

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But what really stood out to me was the quality of the talks and discussions at the event. The speakers were all experts in their respective fields, and they were generous with their insights and knowledge. I learned a lot from them, and it was a great opportunity to dive deeper into AWS-related topics that I'm passionate about.


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Overall, I was impressed by the professionalism and hospitality of the AWS User Group Hyderabad team, who organized the event flawlessly. They were always on hand to assist and answer any questions, and it was clear that they had put in a lot of effort to make the event a success.
Finally, I would like to express my heartfelt gratitude to Faizal Khan and the entire AWS User Group Hyderabad team for organizing such a fantastic event. Their professionalism and hospitality were impeccable and they truly raised the bar high. I look forward to attending more such events in the future and being a part of this incredible community.

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