Grateful to have been part of the panel discussion on “Trusted AI Innovation for Nation Building” conducted by Chinmaya Vishwavidyapeeth as part of the India AI Impact Summit 2026.
Alongside the panel discussion, an AWS Cloud Bootcamp session was conducted for the students, representing AWS User Group Kochi.
Exchanging perspectives with fellow speakers and panelists on building responsible, trustworthy, and impactful AI systems was equally enriching.
The new CVV campus is truly impressive. Sincere thanks to Anupama Jims and the organizing team for the invitation and the warm hospitality.
Originally published on AWS Builder Center.
Building Communities That Last: The Journey of AWS User Group Kozhikode
Communities are not built overnight. They evolve through people, shared intent, and the willingness to step up when it matters most. The story of AWS User Group Kozhikode is a reflection of exactly that.
Back in 2022–2023, AWS User Group Kozhikode kick-started its journey with its first meetup, and we at AWS User Group Kochi were happy to support the community during its early phase. Like many grassroots initiatives, sustaining momentum requires consistent time, energy, and leadership. Over time, due to bandwidth constraints, the group became inactive, and we weren’t in a position to take it forward ourselves.
Winding up 2025 with pride — yes, we did it again.
A heartfelt thank you to everyone who joined us for AWS Community Day Kochi 2025 – AI/ML Edition. This year marks a special milestone for me — the fifth edition of #acdkochi and seven consecutive years of organizing AWS Community Day events.
Every year, towards the end, we feel that familiar kick to do another round of ACD. This year, we were a bit unsure about whether to announce it — but once we did, we committed to delivering it in style. As always, our goal was to bring a world-class event experience for the Kochi community and raise the bar. I truly hope we lived up to that promise.
Originally published on AWS Builder Center.
At AWS re:Invent 2025, Dr. Werner Vogels delivered his final keynote — and with it, one of the most grounded answers to a question we’ve all been asking: “Will AI take my job?”
His response was refreshingly clear: No. Not if we stay curious, keep learning, and continue to evolve as builders.
For many, including me, Werner’s keynote is the one session we never miss at re:Invent. His engineering wisdom, honesty, and clarity have guided an entire generation of cloud builders. Knowing this was his last keynote made the message even more powerful.
GPUs and AI: The Engines of Modern Computing - Part 1
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is transforming industries—from healthcare and finance to robotics and entertainment. At the center of this transformation lies a powerful piece of hardware: the Graphics Processing Unit (GPU).
Originally designed for graphics rendering, GPUs have become essential for AI and machine learning, enabling the training and deployment of models at scales that CPUs alone cannot handle.
What is a GPU?