A Q&A with Steve Morland, CTO at Leighton and AWS Community Builder
So, what better way to mark the occasion than with an interview with the man himself? Read on as Steve shares his journey into technology, passion for AWS, and his thoughts on the future of cloud computing...
I started as a designer before moving into digital roles and dabbling more on the development side. Having worked as a digital lead for over 5 years, I joined Leighton where I focused more on solutions architecture and technical leadership. Over the last 10 years at Leighton, I’ve progressed from Technical Lead, Solutions Architect and Head of Development to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). It was throughout this time where my interest in AWS really began as I was involved in building applications for enterprise customers using AWS and cloud-native technology.
I've been working with AWS technologies for 10 years now and developing my skills through AWS certifications and accreditations.
I really like AWS Step Functions. It helps you break down complex processes into a series of smaller, easier-to-manage steps and makes the code easier to manage, which is crucial for efficient development.
A peer from the local North East AWS community suggested it to me, and I was eager because of my passion for AWS and serverless technologies. I saw it as a great opportunity to connect with the community and contribute more significantly.
I’m particularly passionate about cloud-native and serverless technologies. These areas are at the forefront of innovation and offer so many possibilities for development and optimisation. A lot of the content I produce is around application modernisation using AWS serverless technologies.
I'm looking forward to connecting with the community and learning more from both peers and AWS product owners. It's a great opportunity to stay on top of what’s going on in the world of cloud technology.
Yes, we recently launched EventNet, a tool for resting EventBridge events and I am currently working on an update for it. I'm also involved in a new proof of concept project with AWS BedRock and AI, which I'm very excited about.
Start building. Start making stuff. It's the easiest and most effective way to learn and improve your skills.
There is a significant job ahead in terms of modernisation. Many applications in the cloud are not yet leveraging a cloud-first approach optimally. Embracing this can lead to substantial improvements in scalability, cost-optimisation, and operational efficiency. So, I think we’ll see more and more enterprises embracing application modernisation on their digital transformation journeys.
By focusing on scalability, cost-optimisation, and reducing operational costs. AWS provides powerful tools to help businesses enhance their infrastructure and operations effectively.
So, what better way to mark the occasion than with an interview with the man himself? Read on as Steve shares his journey into technology, passion for AWS, and his thoughts on the future of cloud computing...
I started as a designer before moving into digital roles and dabbling more on the development side. Having worked as a digital lead for over 5 years, I joined Leighton where I focused more on solutions architecture and technical leadership. Over the last 10 years at Leighton, I’ve progressed from Technical Lead, Solutions Architect and Head of Development to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). It was throughout this time where my interest in AWS really began as I was involved in building applications for enterprise customers using AWS and cloud-native technology.
I've been working with AWS technologies for 10 years now and developing my skills through AWS certifications and accreditations.
I really like AWS Step Functions. It helps you break down complex processes into a series of smaller, easier-to-manage steps and makes the code easier to manage, which is crucial for efficient development.
A peer from the local North East AWS community suggested it to me, and I was eager because of my passion for AWS and serverless technologies. I saw it as a great opportunity to connect with the community and contribute more significantly.
I’m particularly passionate about cloud-native and serverless technologies. These areas are at the forefront of innovation and offer so many possibilities for development and optimisation. A lot of the content I produce is around application modernisation using AWS serverless technologies.
I'm looking forward to connecting with the community and learning more from both peers and AWS product owners. It's a great opportunity to stay on top of what’s going on in the world of cloud technology.
Yes, we recently launched EventNet, a tool for resting EventBridge events and I am currently working on an update for it. I'm also involved in a new proof of concept project with AWS BedRock and AI, which I'm very excited about.
Start building. Start making stuff. It's the easiest and most effective way to learn and improve your skills.
There is a significant job ahead in terms of modernisation. Many applications in the cloud are not yet leveraging a cloud-first approach optimally. Embracing this can lead to substantial improvements in scalability, cost-optimisation, and operational efficiency. So, I think we’ll see more and more enterprises embracing application modernisation on their digital transformation journeys.
By focusing on scalability, cost-optimisation, and reducing operational costs. AWS provides powerful tools to help businesses enhance their infrastructure and operations effectively.
So, what better way to mark the occasion than with an interview with the man himself? Read on as Steve shares his journey into technology, passion for AWS, and his thoughts on the future of cloud computing...
I started as a designer before moving into digital roles and dabbling more on the development side. Having worked as a digital lead for over 5 years, I joined Leighton where I focused more on solutions architecture and technical leadership. Over the last 10 years at Leighton, I’ve progressed from Technical Lead, Solutions Architect and Head of Development to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). It was throughout this time where my interest in AWS really began as I was involved in building applications for enterprise customers using AWS and cloud-native technology.
I've been working with AWS technologies for 10 years now and developing my skills through AWS certifications and accreditations.
I really like AWS Step Functions. It helps you break down complex processes into a series of smaller, easier-to-manage steps and makes the code easier to manage, which is crucial for efficient development.
A peer from the local North East AWS community suggested it to me, and I was eager because of my passion for AWS and serverless technologies. I saw it as a great opportunity to connect with the community and contribute more significantly.
I’m particularly passionate about cloud-native and serverless technologies. These areas are at the forefront of innovation and offer so many possibilities for development and optimisation. A lot of the content I produce is around application modernisation using AWS serverless technologies.
I'm looking forward to connecting with the community and learning more from both peers and AWS product owners. It's a great opportunity to stay on top of what’s going on in the world of cloud technology.
Yes, we recently launched EventNet, a tool for resting EventBridge events and I am currently working on an update for it. I'm also involved in a new proof of concept project with AWS BedRock and AI, which I'm very excited about.
Start building. Start making stuff. It's the easiest and most effective way to learn and improve your skills.
There is a significant job ahead in terms of modernisation. Many applications in the cloud are not yet leveraging a cloud-first approach optimally. Embracing this can lead to substantial improvements in scalability, cost-optimisation, and operational efficiency. So, I think we’ll see more and more enterprises embracing application modernisation on their digital transformation journeys.
By focusing on scalability, cost-optimisation, and reducing operational costs. AWS provides powerful tools to help businesses enhance their infrastructure and operations effectively.
So, what better way to mark the occasion than with an interview with the man himself? Read on as Steve shares his journey into technology, passion for AWS, and his thoughts on the future of cloud computing...
I started as a designer before moving into digital roles and dabbling more on the development side. Having worked as a digital lead for over 5 years, I joined Leighton where I focused more on solutions architecture and technical leadership. Over the last 10 years at Leighton, I’ve progressed from Technical Lead, Solutions Architect and Head of Development to Chief Technology Officer (CTO). It was throughout this time where my interest in AWS really began as I was involved in building applications for enterprise customers using AWS and cloud-native technology.
I've been working with AWS technologies for 10 years now and developing my skills through AWS certifications and accreditations.
I really like AWS Step Functions. It helps you break down complex processes into a series of smaller, easier-to-manage steps and makes the code easier to manage, which is crucial for efficient development.
A peer from the local North East AWS community suggested it to me, and I was eager because of my passion for AWS and serverless technologies. I saw it as a great opportunity to connect with the community and contribute more significantly.
I’m particularly passionate about cloud-native and serverless technologies. These areas are at the forefront of innovation and offer so many possibilities for development and optimisation. A lot of the content I produce is around application modernisation using AWS serverless technologies.
I'm looking forward to connecting with the community and learning more from both peers and AWS product owners. It's a great opportunity to stay on top of what’s going on in the world of cloud technology.
Yes, we recently launched EventNet, a tool for resting EventBridge events and I am currently working on an update for it. I'm also involved in a new proof of concept project with AWS BedRock and AI, which I'm very excited about.
Start building. Start making stuff. It's the easiest and most effective way to learn and improve your skills.
There is a significant job ahead in terms of modernisation. Many applications in the cloud are not yet leveraging a cloud-first approach optimally. Embracing this can lead to substantial improvements in scalability, cost-optimisation, and operational efficiency. So, I think we’ll see more and more enterprises embracing application modernisation on their digital transformation journeys.
By focusing on scalability, cost-optimisation, and reducing operational costs. AWS provides powerful tools to help businesses enhance their infrastructure and operations effectively.
