AWS Technical Architect, based in Las Vegas, Nevada. Rick has been with AWS for almost 3 years, and is an Ex AWS Senior Technical Trainer. As Technical Architect he works broadly with various leaders in the curriculum teams to facilitate technical training material, such as labs, code exercises, and bootcamps, while ensuring our courses are scoped appropriately for the respective audiences. Prior to AWS Rick was a freelance technical trainer and FullStack software developer, where he created and produced videos and screencasts, created custom technical curriculum, developed software, and specialized in online live coaching along with in-person custom software training to the Enterprise. Outside of AWS, Rick spends the rest of this time developing software applications for fun, playing guitar, or immersed in his Oculus Rift. Mostly, his time is spent and pushing his cat off his keyboard. Rick actively trains in Full Contact Taekwondo, and is entering a tournament in April, and preparing for his black belt exam which is set for September.
Coursera
Dive into the world of modern Java application development with this course on AWS. Discover how to build scalable, highly available serverless applications using Java and Amazon Web Services (AWS). This course is designed for developers looking to leverage cloud-native technologies to create efficient, maintainable applications that can scale effortlessly.
Coursera
Discover the art of building modern, greenfield serverless backends with Node.js on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This course is designed for developers who want to leverage serverless architectures to create scalable, highly available applications with minimal operational overhead. Focus on application development rather than infrastructure management as you learn to harness AWS services effectively.
Coursera
Discover the power of serverless applications with our AWS Fundamentals course. Designed for those new to AWS, this course will guide you through building efficient, scalable solutions using serverless technologies. Learn how to deploy a serverless website and chat bot while gaining expertise in AWS Lambda, API Gateway, DynamoDB, and Lex.
Coursera
Discover the art of building modern, greenfield serverless backends with Python on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This course is designed for developers looking to create scalable, highly available applications without worrying about operational overhead. Dive into cloud-native application development and focus on what truly differentiates your business—your applications.
Coursera
Dive into the world of containerization with this comprehensive online course. Learn how to leverage AWS services to develop, deploy, and manage containerized applications effectively. From understanding Docker and Kubernetes fundamentals to mastering orchestration techniques, this course is designed for developers looking to modernize their applications using container technologies on Amazon Web Services.
EdX
Dive into Amazon DynamoDB with our expert-led course designed to teach you how to create robust, scalable applications leveraging NoSQL databases. From understanding the basics of NoSQL to mastering advanced topics such as SDKs, encryption, and global tables, this course equips you with all the skills needed for database-driven application development.
EdX
Dive into this comprehensive course where you'll learn to build modern, greenfield serverless backends with Node.js on AWS. Master cloud-native app development techniques that emphasize scalability, availability, and minimal operational burden. Start focusing more on your applications' unique features while AWS handles the heavy lifting.
EdX
Discover the art of developing cloud-native applications with this comprehensive course on AWS. Dive into creating scalable, highly available, and fully managed Java-based serverless backends. This course is designed for developers looking to streamline their operations and enhance their application capabilities using Amazon Web Services.
EdX
Discover the secrets to creating modern, greenfield serverless backend applications with Python on Amazon Web Services (AWS). This course will guide you through designing and developing scalable, highly available systems that minimize operational overhead while maximizing your focus on application innovation. Dive into AWS services and learn how to build efficient, fully managed cloud-native backends.