AWS re:Invent

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Las Vegas, NV

December 2 – 6, 2024

We’re bringing more to AWS re:Invent 2024

Join Slalom at AWS re:Invent, the learning conference hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for the global cloud computing community.

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Cloud Talk Session

Deploying a global event-based app built on GKE Enterprise

In this session, Slalom and Bayer AG will discuss how Bayer AG leverages GKE Enterprise, to build an internal developer platform, integrating Anthos features like Config Sync and Service Mesh. You’ll hear how the implementation, automated through Cloud Build and Terraform, empowered Bayer AG to establish robust security and DevOps practices to support its data engineering teams.  Stay tuned for the date!

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Slalom booth

Find us at booth 1720 near the GenAI Pavilion

If you’ve got a ticket into the expo hall this year, you won’t want to miss the AWS Generative AI Pavilion—which means you can’t miss our booth, since it’s located nearby! Visit us at #1720, grab some lip balm (it’s a desert out there), and let’s connect.

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Slalom lounge

Hosting colleagues and customers at LAVO

Planning on meeting with a Slalom team member during re:Invent? We’re back at LAVO hosting meetings with colleagues and customers. Meetings are by appointment; please schedule in advance with your Slalom contact.

SLALOM EVENT

Financial services cocktail reception

Do you work in financial services? Connect with your peers at The Chandelier, get our thoughts and observations on where the industry is going, and let’s hear yours! Drinks and light bites provided, conference passes not required but encouraged for easier entry.

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SLALOM EVENT

Healthcare & life sciences cocktail reception

Do you work in healthcare and life sciences? Connect with your peers at The Chandelier, get our thoughts and observations on where the industry is going, and let’s hear yours! Drinks and light bites provided, conference passes not required but encouraged for easier entry.

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Lightning Talk

Slalom experts discuss Amazon Q experiences and observations

Come for Eimear Loughnane’s story of how Slalom’s own teams piloted Amazon Q Developer. Stay for an account from Justin DeBo of using Q (Business and Developer) in the data science function and crop science industry. Located in the expo hall (pass required).

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Breakout Session

Kesha Williams shares lessons from using Amazon Q Developer

Learn insights and strategies for deploying Amazon Q Developer from Kesha Williams, a director at Slalom and an AWS Machine Learning Hero. She’ll cover using Q with single sign-on (SSO), Bitbucket, and Jira. Full conference pass required.

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Breakout Session

Rob Koch and AWS explore the American Sign Language avatar

What is bidirectional translation and how does it enable inclusive communication? Get answers—and a look at some ASL avatars—from AWS experts and Rob Koch, a Slalom principal and AWS Data Hero. Full conference pass required.

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Breakout Session

James Meadow, AWS, and UCLA discuss hyper-personalization story

Find out how the UCLA Anderson School of Management used generative AI to increase dollars raised from donations by 132%. James Meadow, a senior director at Slalom, will speak to our role in the work. Full conference pass required.

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BREAKOUT SESSION

Rahul Grover shows how to use the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)

AWS Partners curious about using the Migration Acceleration Program to support cloud modernization initiatives should attend this session co-presented by AWS and Rahul Grover, a Slalom director and AWS Ambassador. Full conference pass required.

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United Airlines: GenAI lifts traveler experience

Using AWS technology, Slalom partnered with United Airlines to develop solutions that empower employees and elevate the customer experience.

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Chicago Cubs

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The Chicago Cubs partnered with Slalom to better understand their customer base and identify opportunities for the future. Learn how data-backed insights are helping the beloved baseball team fill stands.

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Sport und Live-Unterhaltung

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A legendary cloud transformation to improve player experience

Riot Games

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To fulfill its mission to be the most player-focused game company in the world, Riot Games needed to level up its technology infrastructure. Riot teamed up with Slalom and Amazon Web Services for a legendary journey to the cloud.

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Medien und Kommunikation

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Gaming

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Connecting data to cure childhood brain cancer

DDRFA

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We partnered with DDRFA to build a resource hub that empowers families with critical care information and accelerates data donations to combat DIPG DMG.

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Öffentlicher und sozialer Dienst

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Gemeinnützige Arbeit

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A preferred payments provider scales for growth

PayChoice

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We helped an Australian payments provider embark on building a modern cloud solution with Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Finanzdienstleistungen

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Bankwesen

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Learn more about our AWS expertise & solutions

Generative AI with Slalom & AWS

For many organizations, the cloud is the only place where it makes sense to use emerging technologies like AI. Here are the AI-powered solutions we create with our customers on AWS, as well as the approaches we recommend for responsible AI implementation.

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AWS migration with Slalom

Cloud infrastructure’s conduciveness to building and running AI-powered solutions is just one reason why cloud migration and modernization matter now more than ever. Explore our collection of advice for adopting cloud services, specifically AWS.

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Proud to be an AWS Partner

As a member of the AWS Partner Network since 2010, we’ve been helping organizations achieve measurable business impact with AWS for well over a decade. Learn more about our award-winning relationship with AWS and the work we do with our shared customers.

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Slalom's unique partnership with AWS is a force multiplier for driving exceptional client outcomes. By leveraging AWS’s capabilities, we empower our clients to lead in their industries, adapt swiftly to change, and achieve sustainable growth. Together, we are redefining what’s possible in the cloud.

WD Land

Managing Director

WD leads our global AWS business team and has been at Slalom since 2007. With 20+ years in business and technology consulting, he’s skilled at—and passionate about—leveraging modern technology trends and Slalom capabilities to accelerate business outcomes and goal completion for clients.

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Moving to the cloud can drive meaningful changes in key business metrics and employee satisfaction, as well as enable new offerings. I love this work because it is at the very heart of every organization.

Liz Lounsbury

Senior Director

Liz is a leader on our global AWS business team, focused on collaborating with AWS to help customers solve their toughest challenges. She helps customers with their cloud journeys—whether they’re migrating to the cloud or building modern products in the cloud.

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Artificial intelligence gives us the extraordinary ability to drive innovation and tackle business challenges in unprecedented ways. The future belongs to those who can reinvent themselves daily and think outside the box.

Kesha Williams

Senior Director

Kesha is an Atlanta-based AWS Machine Learning Hero, Alexa Champion, and Slalom director who leads engineering teams building cloud-native solutions. She holds multiple AWS certifications and has leadership training from Harvard Business School. Kesha will be speaking at a breakout session, see details above.

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True progress happens outside of your comfort zone. Step out of the familiar, and let innovation happen.

Jeff Kempiners

Managing Director

Jeff leads the Amazon Center of Excellence for Slalom. His team uses AWS technology to deliver solutions spanning cloud infrastructure, development, data, AI, modernization, optimization, and security.

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We are at the cusp of an exciting time where we can leverage advances in AI and cloud to finally exit legacy systems in an elegant way.

Walt Austin

Managing Director

Walt leads our AWS solution sales team and has been at Slalom for over 17 years. Guiding our largest implementations in cloud, software engineering, and mainframe modernization has fueled his passion to help organizations transform and grow during their cloud journey.

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I am incredibly excited about how AI is changing software development by automating tedious tasks, simplifying complex processes, and allowing developers to focus more on creativity and innovation. The future of engineering with AI is bright and I love helping to shape it.

Eimear Loughnane

Director

Eimear is a visionary AI engineering leader at Slalom with a passion for leveraging cutting-edge technologies to drive innovation and solve complex problems. She loves working with people to uncover and solve their business needs with technology. Eimear will be speaking at a Lightning Talk, see details above.

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Amazon Web Services empowers us to build resilient, scalable systems and revolutionize how businesses harness data and technology.

Justin DeBo

Senior Consultant

Justin is an experienced AWS architect at Slalom with a strong background in distributed systems, data engineering, and DevOps. He is passionate about designing scalable, efficient cloud solutions. Justin will be speaking at a Lightning Talk, see details above.

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The cloud gives you the ability to speed up innovation, providing ease and flexibility for developers to do the things you thought were impossible.

Rob Koch

Principal

Rob is a tech enthusiast and AWS Data Hero who thrives when steering projects from initial spark to successful fruition. His expertise in architecting event-driven systems is rooted in the belief that data should be harnessed in real time. Rob will be speaking at a breakout session, see details above.

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With a strategic approach to investment and a steadfast focus on ethical deployment, companies can realize the full potential of AI to transform and enrich their operations.

James Meadow

Senior Director

As a senior data and AI leader at Slalom, James oversees teams working with a wide range of technology clients around the world. Having focused on genomics and machine learning (ML) in his PhD research, James has applied ML to solve problems across life sciences, education, and more. James will be speaking at a breakout session, see details above.

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Las Vegas, NV

December 2 – 6, 2024

We’re bringing more to AWS re:Invent 2024

List of events happening at Next

Deploying a global event-based app built on GKE Enterprise

What we’re up to at re:Invent

Find us at booth 1720 near the GenAI Pavilion

Hosting colleagues and customers at LAVO

Financial services cocktail reception

Healthcare & life sciences cocktail reception

Sessions featuring Slalom

Slalom experts discuss Amazon Q experiences and observations

Kesha Williams shares lessons from using Amazon Q Developer

Rob Koch and AWS explore the American Sign Language avatar

James Meadow, AWS, and UCLA discuss hyper-personalization story

Rahul Grover shows how to use the Migration Acceleration Program (MAP)

United Airlines: GenAI lifts traveler experience

More AWS customer stories

A legendary cloud transformation to improve player experience

Connecting data to cure childhood brain cancer

A preferred payments provider scales for growth

Learn more about our AWS expertise & solutions

Generative AI with Slalom & AWS

AWS migration with Slalom

Proud to be an AWS Partner

Slalom leaders attending re:Invent

WD Land

Liz Lounsbury

Kesha Williams

Jeff Kempiners

Walt Austin

Eimear Loughnane

Justin DeBo

Rob Koch

James Meadow

Lassen Sie uns gemeinsam eine Lösung finden.

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