Hey folks! ๐
If you've ever wanted to level up your AWS game, meet amazing people, and get $500 AWS credits + free cert vouchers, then the AWS Community Builders program is calling your name.
I joined last year in Security and these 11 months have been ๐ฅ. Here's my real story + exact steps to apply.
What Even is AWS Community Builders? ๐ค
It's for passionate AWS users who share knowledge โ bloggers, speakers, creators like us.
You get:
- Mentorship from AWS pros
- Exclusive resources
- Global networking
- Real perks (more on that later)
Categories โ Pick Your Jam ๐ฏ
- AI/ML Engineering
- Containers
- Data (DBs/Analytics)
- Dev Tools
- Cloud Ops
- Networking
- Security โ I'm here
- Serverless
Choose where you've actually contributed!
My Pre-Community Builder Grind ๐ช
I wrote simple, practical blogs (not complex architectures):
- โ GuardDuty + Inspector with EC2/ECR
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Secure EC2 access (NO port 22!)
- EC2 Instance Connect Prefix Lists
- Bastion Hosts
- Systems Manager (w/ session logs)
- โ Nginx/Tomcat on EC2 (Console/SDK/CLI/CF IAAC)
Pro tip: Beginners love these. Show 4 deployment ways + security basics = instant value.
Also crushed AWS Amplify in 30 Days Hackathon by AWS User Group India ๐
Community Builder Life Changed Everything ๐
- Spoke at 3 events
- Met legends (can't name-drop, but WOW)
- Deep dived Security + AI
- Got real feedback that leveled me up
The people? Pure gold. That's the real magic.
The Perks (Swag Lovers Rejoice! ๐)
- ๐ฐ $500 AWS Credits โ POCs galore!
- ๐ 100% Free Cert Voucher
- ๐ฆ Swag (random blog rewards โ I'm obsessed)
- ๐ *Exclusive QA Cloud Acadmey Education Platform Access *
How to Actually Get In (Step-by-Step) ๐
1. Build Your Portfolio (8-10 quality pieces)
- โ Original blogs (your category)
- โ Attend Events of AWS User Groups and Contribute to it
- โ Talks/videos/social
- โ NO plagiarism โ be real
2. Application Process
- ๐ Opens mid-January (global)
- ๐ Join waitlist NOW: https://pulse.aws/application/BM2AKLSX?p=0
- ๐ Submit links + your passion story
3. My Tips (That Actually Work)
- โ Start NOW โ consistency wins
- โ Pick YOUR niche (not trends)
- โ Engage โ attend events, comment, collab
- โ Not selected? Reapply! (2nd/3rd time common)
- โ You don't need "expert" โ just eager to learn/help
Resources to Crush It Today ๐
The Real Goal ๐ฏ
Contribute to AWS ecosystem. Builder or not, keep sharing. That's what grows you + helps others .
Mid-January apps opening soon โ start your portfolio TODAY!
You in? Drop a ๐ฅ if you're applying!
Connect with me, share your AWS journey, let's grow together ๐
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