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Beauty of Cloud 2.0 – Session 01: Getting into the Cloud with AWS Date: 26th of April 2026 Time: 7.00PM onwards Platform: Zoom (Virtual Session) Overview The first session of Beauty of Cloud 2.0 marked the official kickoff of the workshop series, aimed at introducing participants to the core concepts of Cloud Computing with a special focus on Amazon Web Services (AWS) the world’s leading cloud platform. The session was designed for beginners as well as students and tech enthusiasts seeking a structured foundation in cloud technologies. Attendees were guided through essential cloud principles, AWS infrastructure, and career pathways in the cloud ecosystem, setting the stage for an impactful learning journey ahead. Guest Speaker Mr. Tharindu Kalhara Cloud & DevOps Platforms Engineer (Intern), AWS AWS Community Builder AWS & Azure Certified Lecturer at IDET YouTuber & Content Creator BICT(Hons), University of Sri Jayewardenepura Session Highlights 1. Cloud Fundamentals Introduction to Cloud Computing and its growing significance in 2026 Explanation of how cloud services operate in modern digital ecosystems Real-world examples of cloud adoption across industries 2. Introduction to AWS Overview of AWS as a global cloud leader Understanding AWS global infrastructure (Regions, Availability Zones, Edge Locations) Walkthrough of core AWS services and how they interconnect 3. The AWS Ecosystem Basics of compute resources (EC2, Lambda) Storage essentials (S3, EBS) Networking foundations (VPC, subnets, routing) How these components form the backbone of cloud-native applications 4. Career Paths in Cloud Introduction to popular cloud roles: Cloud Engineer, Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Roadmap to begin a cloud career from zero Recommended certifications, learning resources, and practical tips for beginners Objective The primary objective of this session was to provide participants with a strong foundational understanding of cloud concepts and the AWS environment. By the end of the session, attendees were equipped with the knowledge needed to continue their journey toward cloud proficiency, preparing them for deeper exploration in upcoming workshops and for future careers in cloud engineering, DevOps, and cloud architecture.