Thorsten Hoeger

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Excited that AWS has launched TLS Passthrough for Amazon VPC Lattice! This feature enables end-to-end encryption, maintaining your existing TLS/mTLS, and supports SNI-based routing. Simplify service connectivity securely across VPCs!

The AWS Management Console now allows simultaneous sign-in to multiple AWS accounts in one browser window. Manage up to 5 sessions effortlessly, whether for root, IAM, or federated roles. Streamline your workflow today! #AWS

🚀 Amazon S3 Tables are now available in five new regions: Frankfurt, Ireland, London, Stockholm, and Tokyo. Enjoy faster query performance, higher transaction rates, and seamless integration with AWS Analytics. Optimize your data now!

As Cloud Automation Evangelist, I'm launching a premium AWS CDK service for enterprises. Custom constructs, full testing, fixed monthly pricing. Quality infrastructure code needs proper time, not time tracking. Want production-grade CDK?

As the new OSS Developer Advocate for AWS CDK, I was hired to help evolve the way AWS engages with the CDK community. Today, we're proposing to form a CDK Contributor Council as a first step in that evolution. github.com/aws/aws-cdk-...

Missed #reInvent 2024? No worries! The unofficial planner is now updated with session slides and video recordings. 📅✨ Rewatch your favorites or discover new ones based on topic, level, or interest anytime, anywhere. Happy learning and happy holidays! 🎄🎉 reinvent-planner.cloud/sessions

If you are using #AWS or just interested in solid technical advice, you should listen to the Heroes: bsky.app/profile/did:... #listentotheheroes

Looking for content from AWS #reInvent? Suggest starting with this collection on YouTube, featuring all the DEV track sessions (AWS Hero led & Developer Advocate led talks) 🔥💥 #AWSCommunity www.youtube.com/playlist?lis...

The AWS CDK now allows you to call Aspects from Aspects! It's been a long-standing "bug" but gladly now resolved. @ajs.bsky.social go make that Datadog aspect work now. github.com/aws/aws-cdk/...

In his keynote @werner.social social said „Now go build“ and as we take Bias for Action serious, we built listen-to-the-heroes.com. Thanks @hoegertn.de @pgarbe.bsky.social @osterjour.bsky.social @abjoerne.bsky.social @monica.aws-he.ro for making this possible!

In his keynote @werner.social said „Now go build“ and as we take Bias for Action serious, we built listen-to-the-heroes.com. Thanks @hoegertn.de @pgarbe.bsky.social @lockhead.bsky.social @osterjour.bsky.social @abjoerne.bsky.social @monica.aws-he.ro for making this possible! #ListenToTheHeroes

In his keynote @werner.social said „Now go build“ and as we take Bias for Action serious, we built listen-to-the-heroes.com. Thanks @hoegertn.de @pgarbe.bsky.social @lockhead.bsky.social @osterjour.bsky.social @abjoerne.bsky.social @monica.aws-he.ro for making this possible! #ListenToTheHeroes

In his keynote @werner.social said „Now go build“ and as we take Bias for Action serious, we built listen-to-the-heroes.com. Thanks @hoegertn.de @pgarbe.bsky.social @lockhead.bsky.social @osterjour.bsky.social @abjoerne.bsky.social @monica.aws-he.ro for making this possible! #ListenToTheHeroes

Last commit done for now. Good night. #ListenToTheHeroes

Our session from #AWSreInvent 2024 is now available on YouTube Look at it, share it, comment on it ❤️ youtu.be/EV0bukPS_zw?... Thank you @hoegertn.de and @gunnargrosch.com for the great collaboration and fun we had #cicd #awscommunity #awsheroes #listentotheheroes

Very cool. Thanks to you both for doing that collaboration

The AWS Heroes program is something very special. The REAL heroes are the AWS employees who we've worked with for years. Thank you @werner.social, @rossbarich.bsky.social, @farrah.bsky.social, & everyone else who I can't find in here yet 😂🥰

Thank you @werner.social for the great shout out to the AWS Heroes ❤️ This is the smartest, friendliest, and simply *best* group of people I've ever been part of, and I am forever grateful for AWS' sponsorship 🙏

Say 👋 to the AWS Heroes seating for Werner’s keynote #awsreinvent

@hoegertn.de @lockhead.bsky.social #awsreinvent

Introducing queryable object metadata for Amazon S3 buckets (preview) https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/introducing-queryable-object-metadata-for-amazon-s3-buckets-preview/ #AWS #reInvent #Storage

Amazon S3 Metadata provides an automated, real-time solution for discovering, querying, and managing object metadata across S3 buckets, enabling easier data analytics and insights.

That’s huge 🔥🔥

Looking forward to trying this out

Exciting news! 🚀 Amazon API Gateway now allows custom domain names for private REST APIs. This means user-friendly DNS names, enhanced security with TLS, and easy configuration. Elevate your API management today!

I am on my way to Las Vegas. Off to a great week with my tech friends.

AWS Step Functions now supports Variables and JSONata transformations, simplifying state management and reducing custom code. Streamline your serverless applications while orchestrating 14,000+ API actions at no extra cost. Build efficiently!

🚀 Amazon DynamoDB now supports attribute-based access control (ABAC) for tables and indexes. This allows for more granular access control and automatically applies permissions as your organization grows. #AWS #DynamoDB

🔥 Amazon VPC Lattice now supports Amazon ECS, making it easier to connect, secure, and monitor applications across AWS compute services. Say goodbye to the extra cost and complexity of using an ALB. #AWS #VPC #ECS #CloudComputing

Try out Amazon Aurora Serverless v2 "scale to zero" now and optimize your database spending! #AWS #AuroraServerless #CostOptimization

Meet me at AWS re:Invent! I'm available via PeerTalk (in AWS Events app) - find me under Featured AWS Heroes. Can't wait to chat over coffee in the PeerTalk Lounges! Details: http://bit.ly/3AYLiES #reInvent2024 #AWSPeerTalk #aws #awsheroes

🎉 Finally, you can centrally manage root access in IAM and perform privileged tasks across member accounts. This feature helps with compliance and reduces the need for MFA. #AWS #IAM #CentrallyManageRootAccess

🚀 Excellent news for #AWS serverless users! 🎉 Amazon DynamoDB has lowered prices for on-demand throughput. Save 50% and say goodbye to capacity planning with automatic scaling. Don't miss out on this game-changing update. #cloudcomputing #AWSlaunch #DynamoDB https://buff.ly/4frnZ5F…

🚀 Exciting news for AWS users! Introducing resource control policies in AWS Organizations, a new way to restrict external access to resources at scale. Enhance your security with RCPs today! #AWS #security #RCPs #BlueSky https://buff.ly/40IRbAL…

🚀 Amazon S3 now supports up to 1 million buckets per account, giving you more flexibility to organize your data. #AWS #AmazonS3 #DataOrganization https://rss.aws-news.com/articles…

The AWS community team has been the gold standard because of the amazing folks there that go above and beyond EVERY TIME. The recent "relocate or resign" edicts are inhumane & the best way to quickly destroy years of carefully nurtured relationships. Great article from @jeremydaly.com:

AWS Community Day returns to Munich on October 7, 2025 — just after Oktoberfest! 🍻 2024 Highlights: ✨ 650+ attendees ✨ 16 UG leaders organized ✨ 236 talk submissions ✨ 28 talks on 4 tracks ✨ 2 keynotes ✨ 3 workshops ✨ 40 speakers 💐 Thanks to all organizers, volunteers, speakers, and sponsors!

Go follow @aws-community.de ! I have the feeling that some cool announcements are coming soon, and you won't want to miss 'em. 😜 #AWSCommunity #AWSCommunityDayDACH

🚀 Exciting news! AWS CloudFormation now has a timeline view feature, giving you a visual overview of your stack operations. Easily track actions and understand rollback states. Check it out and see how it can streamline your deployments! https://buff.ly/3Z2xcvG

AWS AppSync Events brings serverless WebSocket APIs to power real-time features like live updates, chat, streaming data, and more. Check out how you can leverage it to add dynamic features to your apps! aws.amazon.com/blogs/mobile... #AWS #AWSAppSync #Serverless

Hi all, it seems that something triggered many people's move to BlueSky. Welcome to this platform and to my profile, all my new followers.

I have created a AWS Community Builders and AWS Heroes list for bluesky. bsky.app/profile/did:... bsky.app/profile/did:... Send me message if i miss someone

I have launched an Advanced CDK Course! It's aimed at people who are familiar with the AWS CDK but are looking to take it to the next level. Please check it out: https://matthewbonig.com/2023/08/01/advanced-cdk-course/ And the course: https://matthewbonig.sidkik.app/ Please like and share.

The AWS CDK 2.85.0 is out! Some highlights: F: core (remove indention to save size), s3-deployment, stepfunctions (thanks @hoegertn.de ) BF: app-mesh, core, lambda A: app-staging-synthesizer, batch, apprunner Read more: https://github.com/aws/aws-cdk/releases/tag/v2.85.0

Exciting to see new AWS Heroes introduced today. Congrats to all! 👏🎉 https://aws.amazon.com/blogs/aws/announcing-the-latest-aws-heroes-june-2023/

Hi all, I am a self-employed AWS automation evangelist recognized by the AWS Heroes program. I help tech leads of SMEs automate their AWS infrastructure using the AWS Cloud Development Kit (CDK). I am also the maintainer of several open-source projects.