Preparing for Success: Lessons from a AWS Solution Architect Manager

In this episode, we have a fascinating conversation with Björn Eriksen, an AWS Architect Team Lead with 25 years of experience in the IT industry. Björn has worked with top companies such as Scandinavian Airlines Systems, Microsoft, and AWS, and in this episode, he shares valuable insights on a range of topics. Björn shares his thoughts on how to efficiently onboard as a new consultant with a new customer, the importance of planning for rest, and even talks about his experience of interviewing Startups while driving. He provides valuable insights on how AWS Architects help customers on their cloud transformation journey and discusses the upcoming AWS Summit in Stockholm. Björn also talks about AWS Immersion days, a program designed to help businesses gain practical experience with AWS services.Throughout the conversation, Björn offers a wealth of knowledge and experience, providing listeners with practical tips and advice. If you're interested in cloud computing, or are looking to improve your consulting skills, this is an episode you won't want to miss. Links mentioned in the episode:

• AWS Summit Stockholm 2023 May 11th (free to attend): https://register.awsevents.com/ereg/index.php?eventid=738407
• Purpose-Built Databases Immersion Day – Stockholm (free of charge): https://aws-experience.com/emea/nordics/e/e847f/purpose-built-databases-immersion-day---stockholm?trk=20d22dca-5151-48eb-b150-cb0494d37940&sc_channel=sm
• StartupCab: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCaxFUMTx3pm6D_KkX0P2X-Q
• Baaboom MVP Hackaton: https://www.eventcreate.com/e/baaboom-mvp-hackathon
• Couchbase AWS Networking dinner: https://info.couchbase.com/mktg_field_Event_networking_event_Nordics_2023M5D10_LP.html?utm_source=marketo&utm_medium=email
• Couchbase Stockholm Meetup Group: https://www.meetup.com/couchbase-stockholm/

 Björn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/msberiksen/?originalSubdomain=seJoakim: https://www.linkedin.com/in/couchbasenordic/Gustaf: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gpilo/

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