5 Lessons from Building AWS Cloud Club SGU in 3 Months
As the Captain of AWS Cloud Club Saigon University, here are the key insights from our first quarter building a focused 20-member community:
1. Quality Over Quantity in Community Building:
Starting with 20 committed members proved more valuable than having hundreds of passive participants. Our Casting Day helped us select dedicated individuals who actively contribute to every initiative.
Our Structure:
Captain: Strategic vision & AWS liaison.
President/VP: Daily operations.
Department Heads:
• R&D: Technical content creation;
• Events: Community engagement;
• HR: Member growth & partnerships.
2. Cross-University Collaboration Multiplies Learning:
Our AWS Cloud Training 2025 program with HCMUTE, PTIT, and HUFLIT showed the power of collaboration:
- 4 technical sessions: Networking, Storage, Security, GenAI;
- 100+ participants per session across all universities;
- 95% satisfaction rate;
- Certificate of completion for participants.
Our 20 SGU members gained exposure to a much broader cloud community while strengthening our own bonds.
3. Structured Events Build Stronger Communities:
Casting Day taught us that well-planned, in-person events create lasting connections. The careful selection process resulted in 19 passionate members plus myself, forming our core community of 20.
4. Documentation and Process Enable Scale:
Every successful event and collaboration was built on solid planning:
- Event templates and checklists;
- Clear role definitions;
- Structured onboarding for new members;
- Regular feedback collection.
5. Start Small, Think Big
We began with passionate individuals and grew through systematic processes. Our upcoming Cloud Club Discovery Day – Start Your AWS Journey will welcome new students through:
- The Cloud Era & Your Future;
- Introduction to Cloud Club SGU;
- Cloud Concepts in Real World.
The Numbers After 3 Months
- ✅ 20 dedicated, active members;
- ✅ 4 major events organized/participated;
- ✅ 95% average satisfaction score;
- ✅ 4 university partnerships established;
- ✅ 1 upcoming orientation event planned.
Key Takeaway
Connect – Learn – Lead isn't just our slogan – it's how we operate. Focus on building genuine connections first, and the technical growth follows naturally.
What's Next
Cloud Club Discovery Day will help us grow thoughtfully while maintaining the quality and dedication that defines our community.
Want to start your own Cloud Club? Check out builder.aws.com/cloud-clubs
What's your experience building tech communities? Share your lessons in the comments! 👇
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