Tune in to hear Paul and Paul talk about various topics around AWS that decision makers may find valuable - best practices, common challenges, recommendations, and really, anything and everything that customers may be interested in when migrating to AWS, undergoing a cloud transformation, or during on-going business operations in the cloud.
You can find us on LinkedIn:
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvarnedoe/
https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-papasavvas/
Episode 22 - Resilience & Disaster Recovery on AWS
How prepared is your organization for the next major outage? In this episode, Paul Papasavvas and Paul Varnedoe break down the business case for resilience, explain modern AWS disaster recovery strategies, and share practical guidance on selecting the right recovery model, defining RTO and RPO, and validating your plan through testing and chaos engineering. Learn how resilience can become a competitive advantage—not just an IT requirement.
As always, let us know if you have ideas for future episodes, and what you’d like to hear us talk about!
Paul Papasavvas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-papasavvas/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-papasavvas/)
Paul Varnedoe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvarnedoe/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvarnedoe/)
17 May 2026
Episode 21 - AI Governance
If your organization is exploring or already using generative AI, this episode is a must-listen.
Without proper governance, even the most promising AI initiatives can quickly lead to sensitive data leaks, surprise six-figure bills, compliance violations, or outputs that erode customer trust. Gartner predicts that up to 40% of agentic and advanced AI projects will be scrapped by 2027 due to governance gaps.
We sat down with our colleague Andy Mears to break down a practical, fast-to-implement approach to AI governance.
1/ How to form a cross-functional Steering Committee
2/ Four essential initial policy areas:
- Content Safety & Acceptable Use
- Data Handling, Privacy & PII Protection
- Model Selection, Approval & Fairness
- Cost Management & Resource Allocation
3/ Quick wins using powerful AWS tools:
- Guardrails for Bedrock
- Bedrock Model Evaluations
- AWS Budgets
This isn’t a months-long theoretical project. You can put real governance guardrails in place in hours and start iterating from there.
You can find Andy on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmears1/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/andrewmears1/)
As always, let us know if you have ideas for future episodes, and what you’d like to hear us talk about!
Paul Papasavvas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-papasavvas/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-papasavvas/)
Paul Varnedoe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvarnedoe/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvarnedoe/)
22 Mar 2026
Episode 20 - Human Side to AI Innovation
We sat down with Juan-Carlos Gutierrez, Managing Director of Tech & Innovation for N. America at AWS, for a thoughtful conversation into what often gets overlooked amid all the AI buzz: the human element. We cover:
- Why leadership virtues like humility, kindness, diligence, patience, and gratitude (not just technical skills) are essential for thriving in an AI-augmented world
- Building an Agentic-first mentality — shifting from wishing to doing, auditing roles for AI augmentation, and experimenting daily to build "AI muscle memory"
- The critical role of emotional intelligence, psychological safety, and co-creation — because AI amplifies human potential but can't replace empathy, judgment, creativity, or true collaboration
- Formula 1-inspired insight: The best results come from intense partnership with the "machine" (AI agents), not passive use — just like legendary drivers who co-engineered their cars to dominance
Whether you're a leader navigating AI in your org, a professional looking to future-proof your career, or just curious about the intersection of tech and humanity—this one's for you.
You can find JC on LinkedIn at: https://www.linkedin.com/in/juancarlosgutierrez/
As always, let us know if you have ideas for future episodes, and what you’d like to hear us talk about!
Paul Papasavvas - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-papasavvas/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paul-papasavvas/)
Paul Varnedoe - https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvarnedoe/ (https://www.linkedin.com/in/paulvarnedoe/)
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