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Life at AWS : 8th Anniversary

Rohini Gaonkar on January 07, 2022

Update 7th January 2023 : Its been 9years now since I joined AWS and I moved to AWS Canada as a Developer Advocate in Oct 2022. First image is upda...
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Jeremy Bradbury

I learned so much working with a young man who has probably been there about as long: James Loope.

If you don't know him personally, seek him out to pick his brain. It's a rare & valuable resource to have access to. Your shared tenure alone should merit an introduction.

Not many ever reach the title of Sith Lord or Jedi Master. Yet he had already before even starting at AWS.

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Jenna Pederson

I love this, Rohini! Thank you for sharing your experience. And CONGRATS on 8 years! 🎉🥂

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Harish Bennalli

Congratulations Rohini..Very Inspiring..

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Chandrashekar Y M

Amazing and inspiring journey...thank you for the write up.

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Rohini Gaonkar

Thank you for the kind words!

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sanket sonavane

Amazing and Inspiring. "It was love at first sight, with AWS technology" This line is so much relatable to me. I am in love with aws from my third year of college.

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Nirmal Chhodvadiya • Edited

Fabulous article. Your journey is awesome and you have drafted this journey amazingly. I have recently joined aws as CSA and would like to have virtual chat 🙂.

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Rohini Gaonkar

Sure sure! Ping me on slack or chime 😬
Thank you for the kind words!

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Jones Zachariah Noel • Edited

Truly inspiring journey!! I bet this blog post would be inspiring more folks rather than just me. 👏👍 and congratulations on your work anniversary and wishing for more success your way! 🎉

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Rohini Gaonkar

Thank you so much Jones! This coming from you means a lot to me!!! 😊🙏

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Avinash Dalvi

Really great and inspirational journey. All the best for more challenges. I looking forward to you will also become similar leaders who kept base for like us.

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Rohini Gaonkar

Thank you Avinash!! I know we have only met recently virtually through the AWS community but I will always thank you for being my cheer leader! Hope to meet you soon in person someday!

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Abhiramgc

Amazing

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Rohini Gaonkar

Thank you !!!

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DEBARSHI MONDAL

Truly Amazing 👏

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Rohini Gaonkar

Thank you!!

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Lalit Kale

Congratulations on 8th work anniversary! Lot of inspiration from your journey. Thank you for sharing with all of us.

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Rohini Gaonkar

Thank you for the kind words!!!!