Hey folks! 👋
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 🔥. Here's my real story + exact steps to apply.
What Even is AWS Community Builders? 🤔
It's for passionate AWS users who share knowledge – bloggers, speakers, creators like us.
You get:
- Mentorship from AWS pros
- Exclusive resources
- Global networking
- Real perks (more on that later)
Categories – Pick Your Jam 🎯
- AI/ML Engineering
- Containers
- Data (DBs/Analytics)
- Dev Tools
- Cloud Ops
- Networking
- Security ← I'm here
- Serverless
Choose where you've actually contributed!
My Pre-Community Builder Grind 💪
I wrote simple, practical blogs (not complex architectures):
- ✅ GuardDuty + Inspector with EC2/ECR
- ✅ Secure EC2 access (NO port 22!)
- EC2 Instance Connect Prefix Lists
- Bastion Hosts
- Systems Manager (w/ session logs)
- ✅ 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 🏆
Community Builder Life Changed Everything 🚀
- 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! 🎁)
- 💰 $500 AWS Credits – POCs galore!
- 📜 100% Free Cert Voucher
- 📦 Swag (random blog rewards – I'm obsessed)
- 🎓 *Exclusive QA Cloud Acadmey Education Platform Access *
How to Actually Get In (Step-by-Step) 📋
1. Build Your Portfolio (8-10 quality pieces)
- ✅ Original blogs (your category)
- ✅ Attend Events of AWS User Groups and Contribute to it
- ✅ Talks/videos/social
- ✅ NO plagiarism – be real
2. Application Process
- 📅 Opens mid-January (global)
- 🔗 Join waitlist NOW: https://pulse.aws/application/BM2AKLSX?p=0
- 📎 Submit links + your passion story
3. My Tips (That Actually Work)
- ✅ Start NOW – consistency wins
- ✅ Pick YOUR niche (not trends)
- ✅ Engage – attend events, comment, collab
- ✅ Not selected? Reapply! (2nd/3rd time common)
- ✅ You don't need "expert" – just eager to learn/help
Resources to Crush It Today 🌐
The Real Goal 🎯
Contribute to AWS ecosystem. Builder or not, keep sharing. That's what grows you + helps others .
Mid-January apps opening soon – start your portfolio TODAY!
You in? Drop a 🔥 if you're applying!
Connect with me, share your AWS journey, let's grow together 🚀
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