Generative AI at AWS

Nestor Gandara is a technology leader with over 20 years of IT experience specializing in Generative AI, cloud, and digital transformation. As Principal Partner SA and Generative AI Strategist at Amazon Web Services, he partners with C-suite executives to bridge the gap between technology and business value. Nestor is a program lead, mentor, and learning facilitator for MIT Professional Education and a faculty member at IENYC and ISDI. As the Founder of NextLevelguru and author of "The Art of Building Your Resilience and Adaptability," by combining executive leadership with talent mentoring, he holds a unique position at the intersection of Next-Gen Enterprise technology, education, and business strategy. Eduardo Ordax is a Principal GenAI Go-to-Market Lead at AWS with 15+ years of experience across technology, combining technical and business leadership with a strong passion for AI. Recognized as the #1 AI influential voice in Spain and among the #Top20 worldwide, I'm an international keynote speaker and postgraduate lecturer. I actively share insights on AI innovation, strategy, and real-world adoption with a community of 200,000+ professionals on LinkedIn, contributing to shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Srikanth Daggumalli is a Senior Analytics & AI Specialist Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services, specializing in generative AI, machine learning, and cloud-native data architectures. With nearly two decades of experience, he has architected mission-critical data platforms across financial services, insurance, retail, automotive, ISV, and digital-native sectors, spanning global payments, anti-money laundering, credit-risk management, and enterprise analytics for Fortune 500 organizations. He is an IEEE Senior Member, IETE Fellow, and Technical Program Committee member and peer reviewer for IEEE conferences and Manning Publications. His articles on InfoQ and the AWS Big Data Blog have been syndicated across more than 15 international platforms. Ashutosh Dubey is a technology leader and recognized expert in Generative and Agentic AI at Amazon Web Services. He empowers enterprise leaders to operationalize artificial intelligence at a global scale. A dedicated advocate for technical education and community engagement, he regularly shares industry insights through his public blogs. He is the coauthor of Generative AI for Software Developers and Interview Guide for Solution Architects, providing practical guidance for engineering and leadership teams navigating the complexities of modern software design.

• Table of ContentsThe Generative AI Revolution – Why It Matters NowHow Generative AI WorksThe AWS Generative AI Stack – Tools of the TradeData Readiness and Model SelectionsBuild an Agentic GenAI ApplicationProduction-Ready Agentic & GenAI ApplicationsAdvanced Techniques and Emerging TrendsFrom Strategy to Use Case – Identifying Business ValueIndustry Spotlights and Case StudiesGovernance Ethics and Responsible AIEmpowering People, Teams, and Culture in the Age of GenAIThe Future of Generative AI