David Whiteside

"Most people overestimate what they can achieve in a year and underestimate what they can achieve in ten years." - Bill Gates

Guide for having fun (and winning) a Jam Session at re:Invent

AWS Jam Sessions are hands-on, gamified events designed to test your knowledge of AWS services, security, architecture, and operational best practices. Competing in a Jam requires a mix of AWS expertise, problem-solving skills, quick thinking, and teamwork. If you want to maximize your chances of winning, here’s a strategic guide to your next AWS Jam Session.


What to expect

AWS Jam Session at re:Invent

AWS Jam Session teams must solve under time constraints. Challenges range from security incident response and infrastructure automation to networking and AI/ML deployments. Teams are typically made up of four members.