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Sara Gerion

@sarutule.bsky.social

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Principal solutions architect at AWS & Co-founder at Shesharp

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 16/02/2026

10/10 #AKOTSK

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 01/10/2025

If you are going to AWS re:Invent this year, you can join this session exactly on this topic 👇🏻

AWS Re:Invent

Simplify serverless testing using Amazon Q Developer (DEV321)

In this builders' session, discover how Amazon Q Developer streamlines testing for serverless workflows. Starting with an AWS Step Functions state machine and storage integration, use agentic AI and specification-driven development to generate unit and integration tests. Explore validation of input and output payloads, error handling, and state transitions, all guided by Amazon Q Developer. You'll leave with a tested workflow and a repeatable approach for scaling best practices across serverless applications.
Type: Builders' session
Level: 300 – Advanced
Features: Hands-on, Interactive
Topic: Developer Tools, Serverless & Containers
Area of Interest: Agentic AI, DevOps, Serverless
Segment: Developer Community, Digital Native Business, Enterprise
Role: Developer / Engineer, DevOps Engineer, Tech Explorer
Services: AWS Step Functions, Amazon Q Developer

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 24/04/2025

Andor season 2:

Pedro Pascal surrounded by hearts and clouds

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 28/02/2025

The last episode of severance

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

I just finished listening to Carrie Fisher’s audiobook The Princess Diarist, and wow, what an icon, what a legend ❤️ There are some great OG star wars stories in there. But it’s also a super funny and candid perspective about the craziness of the entertainment industry.

Cover of the book The Princess Diarist by Carrie Fisher, featuring a close-up of Fisher as Princess Leia with a pen tucked into her iconic hairstyle. The text highlights it as a memoir and a New York Times bestseller.

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 23/12/2024

What an intriguing story! And what a cast! 🔥 I used to love the 90s TV series. I wonder how this one will compare! 🤭

Movie poster for The Odyssey featuring Armand Assante as Odysseus in the center, surrounded by other key characters. The poster includes scenes like the Trojan Horse, a multi-headed sea serpent, and a ship on stormy waters. The text highlights it as "A Major Entertainment Event!" with credits at the bottom.

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 19/12/2024

We must protect Neel at all costs #SkeletonCrew

A photo of Neel, character of Star Wars Skeleton Crew

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 06/12/2024

I loved @werner.social's keynote because the topics and takeaways are highly relevant for large companies or those going through hypergrowth, even if they don’t use AWS or the cloud at all. #AWSreInvent

Complexity in large-scale distributed systems

- Speed of innovation: difficulty in rapidly implementing new features or technologies due to the system's complexity.
- Scaling complexity: as systems grow, they become increasingly complex and harder to manage.
- Technical debt: legacy systems and architectures become difficult to update or replace.
- Operational overhead: managing large scale systems requires significant resources and expertise.
- Data consistency: ensuring data consistency across distributed systems, especially in a global setting.
- Performance: maintaining performance as users and data volumes grow.
- Security and compliance: keeping systems secure and compliant with regulations as they expand.
- Cost management: controlling costs as systems scale and become more complex.

Embracing "simplexity"

Plan for evolvability: design systems with adaptability in mind from the beginning.

Simplify: break down complex systems into smaller, manageable components.

Align architecture with organization: ensure the organizational structure mirrors the system's architecture for efficiency.

Cell-based design: use isolated units (cells) within systems to contain and manage issues.

Predictability: build systems that reduce uncertainty by being predictable and reliable.

Automate: automate repetitive tasks and processes to handle complexity effectively.

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 03/12/2024

When it's December and your Spotify Wrapped is not released yet

This meme features three images of a Pedro Pascal, emotionally distressed, leaning against posts. The progression shows him appearing overwhelmed, clutching his chest, and seemingly deep in thought or pain.

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Sara Gerion @sarutule.bsky.social · 20/11/2024

Waiting for my Spotify Wrapped 2024

Kermit the frog looking outside the window (it's rainy)

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