Rick Suttles

@ricksuttles.com

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I believe the future can be better than the present. 👨🏼‍💻 @awscloud Developer Experience 🐶 dog dad to Parker 🗣 My opinions are my own. www.ricksuttles.com

Birthday greeting reading "Happy Birthday, AWS Builder Center" centered on a bright green card with a subtle grid pattern, a small AWS logo in the upper right, and builder.aws.com in the lower left.
Banner announcing "Sandbox Environments" as a new feature on AWS Builder Center, with the AWS logo on a purple background patterned with a thin grid.
Banner announcing "Saved items and article series" — new features on AWS Builder Center, displayed on a purple grid background with a small AWS logo in the top-right and the builder.aws.com URL in the lower-left.
All Builders Welcome. Grant applications are open now for re:Invent, an AWS announcement on an orange grid background with the AWS logo and builder.aws.com link.
New York skyline at dusk
AWS Student Builder Group social media graphic with a dark navy grid background and purple accent blocks. The headline reads 'Same energy. New name.' followed by the body text: 'Students in 60+ countries now have a name that matches their builder mindset and everything they are building in AI and the cloud.' The AWS logo appears in the top-right corner, and the AWS Student Builder Group name and chip icon are displayed at the bottom in a purple banner.
Screenshot of the Amazon Quick desktop app on a laptop. A user has asked "Help me prep for my meeting with AnyCompany." Quick is actively working, searching the knowledge graph, scanning messages across multiple folders, reading local files like "AnyCompany - Pilot Metrics.docx" and "TransitCo - Case Study.docx," loading Slack thread summaries, and pulling together context for a quarterly business review.
A collage of 25 photos from the past year at AWS: ringing the Nasdaq closing bell at the AWS Builder Loft opening in San Francisco, large developer events and community gatherings, team offsites on waterfronts and rooftops, re:Invent on the ground, the AWS Builder Loft space itself, and candid moments with colleagues and builders from around the world.
A toddler-aged Rick Suttles, dressed in a small black suit and tie, sitting in a Little Tikes chair and grinning from ear to ear.
Purple graphic with a grid design. Badges, new feature on AWS Builder Center printed with the AWS logo.
Holiday card photos with Rick Suttles and his parter, Seth, and his dog, Parker.
Photo of the AWS re:Invent expo with a large AWS logo hanging behind a square grid structure with blue lighting.
Photo of Rick Suttles and Jack Russell sitting at an information counter at the conference expo.
Photo of Rick Suttles in front of a video wall with a globe and the AWS Heroes logo.
Cover photo with the grid design and text "Workshops".
Illustration with a grid design and the text "Spaces" printed.
Screenshot of AWS Builder Center showing the Capabilities feature with two Regions selected to compare service availability.
Photo of the AWS logo hanging above the crowd at the conference.
Screenshot of AWS Builder Center with the home page displayed with the tagline Start here. Go anywhere. Also displayed is a grid design and article spotlight.
Photo of the Toronto city skyline with the words AWS Summit Toronto printed across the image.
Group photo of team in front of square blocks of the AWS logo with purple and orange colors.
A collage of interior photos showing the newly renovated AWS Builder Loft space in San Francisco. The modern space features an open floor plan with white and grey color scheme, accented by colorful LED lighting and AWS branding. The space includes comfortable seating areas with white couches, collaborative workspaces, and motivational wall text including 'Start here, Go anywhere.' Industrial-style exposed ceiling with pendant lighting complements the sleek, contemporary design. Floor-to-ceiling windows provide natural light, and dark tiled walls feature pink and blue accent lighting. The space combines functional work areas with stylish lounge spaces, creating an inviting environment for tech community gatherings and events.
A hand holds an AWS Summit conference badge for “Rick Suttles” from AWS, with “New York City” printed at the bottom. The badge has a colorful design with blue, red, and purple elements and is attached to an orange lanyard. The photo is taken inside the convention center with a distinctive glass ceiling structure, and a blue AWS Summit banner is visible in the background.
A laptop displays AWS Builder Center in dark mode. The screen shows various sections including "Start here. Go anywhere.", a spotlight feature with image thumbnails, trending topics, and a "Who to follow" section. Colorful geometric shapes in purple and green accent the interface.
Rick stands smiling at the Nasdaq closing bell podium with AMZN (Nasdaq Listed) displayed on its screen. Behind him is a backdrop featuring the Golden Gate Bridge in red outline, along with the logos of Nasdaq, InfraRed Summit (presented by Redpoint), and AWS. Red confetti is scattered on the podium's base.
A photo collage documenting 5 years of AWS team activities: showing a mix of re:Invent conference sessions, team presentations, group dinners, and social gatherings. The images feature AWS branding and signage throughout various professional and casual settings, highlighting both work moments and team celebrations.
Two Amazon inventor recognition awards in the shape of puzzle pieces - one made of clear acrylic and one of bamboo - displayed against a backdrop of books. The plaques recognize innovative thinking and technological contributions to Amazon.
Photo of Rick Suttles standing in front of a gold and silver background, holding an inflatable number two and five.
Photo of Parker (havanese dog), Seth and Rick sitting on the floor with the text Happiest Holidays across the photo.
Photo of Rick Suttles in front of Eras Tour sign with Marriott Bonvoy logo in Vancouver Canada wearing a blue and pink sweater.
Group photo of AWS employees including Rick Suttles.
Photo of Rick Suttles in front of the swag desk in the Expo. Beside a sign “AWS community jacket pickup”.
Photo of AWS logo hanging above the conference expo entrance.
Photo of Rick in front of a chalkboard wall with AWS re:Invent printed and notes from attendees written in chalk.
Photo of Las Vegas strip with multiple hotels in the distance
Photo of Rick and Seth in the Empire State Building in New York City with the cityscape in the background.
Let's meet! Join me on PeerTalk at AWS re:Invent 2024.
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Screenshot comparing dark mode of AWS Management Console home page - Previous vs Visual Update.
I'm hosting a PeerTalk Meetup at re:Invent!