AWS Student Builder Group at AASTU

🐒 The App Built to Destroy Servers... On Purpose 💥 Most developers spend their entire careers trying to prevent their applications from crashing But in 2011, Netflix engineers did something completely unexpected They built a tool called Chaos Monkey 🐒 Its job? To intentionally introduce failures into live systems Sounds crazy, right? 👀 But there was a reason behind it Instead of waiting for systems to fail unexpectedly, engineers deliberately created failures to test whether their applications could handle disruptions and recover properly Chaos Monkey could randomly terminate AWS EC2 instances and observe how the system responded The idea was simple : 💥 Break the system 🔍 Find the weaknesses 🚀 Build something stronger Because infrastructure failures shouldn't automatically become outages for users. It's like hiring someone to throw rocks at your windows just to make sure they're actually unbreakable 😂

And that's the idea behind chaos engineering: intentionally testing failure so you can build systems that are more resilient when real failures happen

💬 Be honest: If a Chaos Monkey were released into your university project today, would your code survive... or would everything completely disappear? Tell us in the comments 🙈👇 Need help or have questions? Contact us directly: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

🎙 Who is our Upcoming guest? We’re keeping the name a secret for now… but here are a few clues. Our mystery guest is currently based in Italy 🇮🇹, but his journey in tech began back home in Ethiopia. 🇪🇹 Here are 4 facts about him:

☁️ He turned his curiosity about cloud technology into a career. 🏆 He’s a 4× AWS Certified professional and AWS Community Builder. 💻 He believes in learning by building and gaining real-world experience. 🌱 He’s passionate about sharing what he learns and helping others grow in tech.

Think you know who we’re talking about? 👀 Take a guess in the comments before we reveal him! 👇 We’ll be revealing our guest very soon, along with more details about our August 23 online event. 🚀 Need help or have questions? Contact us directly: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

✨ What’s Waiting for You at Our 2nd Community Event? What does it really take to build a career in Cloud & AWS? 👀 Our guest speaker will take us through his journey... from getting started in cloud computing to becoming an AWS Community Builder and building real-world projects. Here’s what we’re diving into: ☁️ From Beginner to Cloud — his journey & lessons learned 🏆 AWS Community Builder — how he got there 📚 Certifications — strategies that actually help 💻 Real Projects — turning knowledge into experience 🌱 Student Advice — what he wishes he knew earlier 💬 Live Q&A — bring your AWS questions! No matter where you are in your AWS journey, there’s something to take away.

📅 August 23, 2026 💻 Google Meet | Online 🕒 Time: TBA

🚀 Learn from the journey. Build your own. More details coming soon. Stay tuned! Need help or have questions? Contact us directly: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

🚨 IMPORTANT DEADLINE CORRECTION We apologize for the confusion caused by our previous announcement. 🙏 The original deadline was August 10, and the first extension was intended to end on August 12. Due to a misunderstanding on our side, an incorrect date was shared. To make up for the confusion, we’re giving everyone 2 additional days! 📅 FINAL DEADLINE: August 14, 2026 ⏰ 12:00 PM EAT (6:00 PM local time) If you haven’t applied yet, this is your last chance! 👀 Applications remain open for: Technical Department

⛓️ Web3 Technical Lead

Apply here Mentor Roles

☁️ Cloud & DevOps 🤖 AI/ML ⛓️ Web3 & Blockchain

Apply here Marketing & Social Media Team

🤝 External Relations & Partnerships Lead 📱 Social Media Manager 🗣 Communications Officer

Apply here Eligibility: Open only to AASTU students for the 2026–2027 academic year. Thank you for your understanding, and we sincerely apologize for the confusion.💜 Need help or have questions? Contact us: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

⏰ APPLICATIONS EXTENDED BY 2 DAYS! Missed the deadline? You’ve got 2 more days! 👀 Applications for our Technical, Mentorship, and Marketing & Social Media opportunities are now extended. Don’t miss your chance to join the AWS Student Builder Group at AASTU! 🚀 Here’s what’s currently open: Technical Department

⛓️ Web3 Technical Lead

Apply here Mentor Roles

☁️ Cloud & DevOps 🤖 AI/ML ⛓️ Web3 & Blockchain

Apply here Marketing & Social Media Team

🤝 External Relations & Partnerships Lead 📱 Social Media Manager 🗣 Communications Officer

Apply here 📅 New deadline: August 14 Eligibility: Open only to AASTU students for the 2026–2027 academic year. Apply now and take your chance to build, learn, and grow with us! Need help or have questions? Contact us: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

⏰ 𝐎𝐍𝐋𝐘 𝐀 𝐅𝐄𝐖 𝐇𝐎𝐔𝐑𝐒 𝐋𝐄𝐅𝐓! Still thinking about applying? 👀 This is your final reminder! Applications for our Technical, Mentorship, and Marketing & Social Media opportunities close Soon Here’s what’s currently open: Technical Department

⛓️ Web3 Technical Lead

Apply here Mentor Roles

☁️ Cloud & DevOps 🤖 AI/ML ⛓️ Web3 & Blockchain

Apply here Marketing & Social Media Team

🤝 External Relations & Partnerships Lead 📱 Social Media Manager 🗣 Communications Officer

Apply here Eligibility: Open only to AASTU students for the 2026–2027 academic year. Need help or have questions? Contact us: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

2nd Community Event Is Coming soon.... Curious about Cloud & AWS? 👀 For our 2nd community event, we’ll be joined by a special guest speaker who will share their real journey into cloud computing, becoming an AWS Community Builder, earning AWS certifications, and building real-world projects. We’ll explore: ☁️ Getting started with Cloud & AWS 🏆 AWS certification strategies 💻 Building real-world projects 🌱 Advice for students starting out 💬 Interactive Q&A

📅 Date: Sunday, August 23, 2026 🕒 Time: TBA 💻Platform: Google Meet

Whether you’re new to cloud or already on your AWS journey, there’s something for you. More details about our guest and the session are coming soon. Stay tuned! Need help or have questions? Contact us directly: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

🗣 You know when a message just doesn’t sound right? Maybe you’re the person who notices it, rewrites it, makes it clearer, and aligns all the information. 👀 AWS Student Builder Group AASTU is looking for a Communications Officer to help keep our community informed, connected, and well represented. You’ll help with: 📝 Writing & refining announcements 📢 Communicating events and opportunities 💬 Keeping messages clear & consistent 🤝 Working with different teams to share information We’re looking for someone who is a clear communicator, detail-oriented, and ready to take initiative. Experience is a plus, but what matters most is what you bring to the team.

Eligibility: AASTU students for the 2026–2027 academic year

📅 Deadline: August 10 🔗 Apply Here Help us make sure the right message reaches the right people✔️ Need help or have questions? Contact us directly: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

🤝 You might be the person we’re looking for ... Do you enjoy meeting people, building relationships, and finding opportunities for collaboration? We’re looking for an External Relations & Partnerships Lead to help AWS Student Builder Group AASTU connect with: 🤝 Communities & organizations 📩 Potential partners & collaborators 🎤 Speakers & guests 🌐 New opportunities for our members You’ll help build meaningful connections, represent the community, and turn great conversations into opportunities. We’re looking for someone proactive, communicative, and curious... someone who genuinely enjoys building relationships. Experience is a plus, but what matters most is the value you bring to the team.

Eligibility: AASTU students for the 2026–2027 academic year

📅 Deadline: August 10 Think this could be you? Apply Here Let’s build connections that create opportunities. 🚀 Need help or have questions? Contact us directly: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

👀 So… did you get the answer right? The first AWS service launched was… 🎉 Amazon SQS — Simple Queue Service! It was created to help applications send and receive messages and tasks without needing to communicate directly with each other. Pretty simple, right? 😅 Yet this was one of the first steps toward what would become AWS and the cloud ecosystem we know today. Sometimes, the biggest things start with solving a simple problem. Stay curious, keep learning, and follow along for more AWS stories! Need help or have questions? Contact us directly: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

⏳ 1 DAY TO GO! Still thinking about applying? 👀 This is your final reminder! Applications for our Technical, Mentorship, and Marketing & Social Media opportunities close tomorrow, August 10. Here’s what’s currently open: Technical Department

⛓️ Web3 Technical Lead

Apply here Mentor Roles

☁️ Cloud & DevOps 🤖 AI/ML ⛓️ Web3 & Blockchain

Apply here Marketing & Social Media Team

🤝 External Relations & Partnerships Lead 📱 Social Media Manager 🗣 Communications Officer

Apply here Eligibility: Open only to AASTU students for the 2026–2027 academic year. Need help or have questions? Contact us: @AWSSBGC_bot Meetup | LinkedIn | Telegram

🟣 Want to gain real experience while helping build a growing community? We’re looking for passionate and committed students to join the Marketing & Social Media Team at AWS Student Builder Group AASTU. This is an opportunity to:

- Work on real marketing and community projects - Create content and grow our online presence - Build networks and partnerships - Develop your communication, leadership, and marketing skills - Add meaningful experience to your CV and portfolio

Open Roles: 🤝 External Relations & Partnerships Lead 📱 Social Media Manager 🗣 Communications Officer We’re looking for active, committed, and idea-driven people who are ready to take initiative and contribute to the team. If you have relevant experience, practical skills, creative ideas, or a strong interest in marketing and communications, we want to hear from you. Prior experience is an advantage, but what matters most is that you’re ready to show up, take responsibility, and make things happen. Eligibility: Open only to AASTU students for the 2026–2027 academic year. 📅 Deadline: August 10 Apply Here Make sure to join our community on Meetup We can't wait to welcome more passionate students into our community! LinkedIn | Telegram

⏳ 2 DAYS TO GO! Still thinking about applying? This is your reminder! 👀 Applications for our Technical, Mentorship, and Marketing & Social Media opportunities are closing soon. Here’s what’s currently open: Technical Department

⛓️ Web3 Technical Lead

Apply here Mentor Roles

☁️ Cloud & DevOps 🤖 AI/ML ⛓️ Web3 & Blockchain

Apply here Marketing & Social Media Team

🤝 External Relations & Partnerships Lead 📱 Social Media Manager 🗣 Communications Officer

Apply here 𝐄𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐢𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐲: Open only to 𝐀𝐀𝐒𝐓𝐔 𝐬𝐭𝐮𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬 for the 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔–𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟕 𝐚𝐜𝐚𝐝𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐜 𝐲𝐞𝐚𝐫. Application Deadline: August 10 Whether you want to lead, mentor, create, connect, or help build our community, there’s an opportunity for you. 🚀 Make sure to join our community on Meetup Don’t wait until the last minute. Take the opportunity and apply today! LinkedIn | Telegram

Meet the AWS SBG AASTU Support Bot! Need help, have feedback, or want to share an idea with the community? We’ve got you covered! ✨ With our new bot, you can:

🤝 Get Support 💬 Share Feedback 💡 Send Suggestions 📞 Contact the Team

Your voice matters, and now it’s just a message away. 💙 👉 Give the bot a try: @AWSSBGC_bot

📣 Behind every thriving community is a team that brings people together. Applications for our Marketing & Social Media Team are now open! 🎉 Currently Open Roles:

🤝 External Relations & Partnerships Lead 📱 Social Media Manager 🗣 Communications Officer

We're looking for passionate students ready to help us grow our community, create engaging content, build partnerships, and tell stories that inspire.

Eligibility: Open only to AASTU students for the 2026–2027 academic year.

Ready to be part of the team? Apply here 📅 Application Deadline: August 10 Make sure to join our community on Meetup We can't wait to welcome more passionate students into our community! LinkedIn | Telegram

🚀 Ready to inspire, guide, and make an impact? Applications for our Mentor roles are now open! 🎉 We're looking for passionate mentors in:

☁️ Cloud & DevOps 🤖 AI/ML ⛓️ Web3 & Blockchain

If you enjoy sharing knowledge, helping others grow, and building a stronger tech community, we'd love to have you on board. As a mentor, you'll strengthen your leadership, expand your network, and help shape the next generation of builders.

Eligibility: Open only to AASTU students who have at least one year remaining in the 2026–2027 academic year.

Ready to make an impact? Apply here 📅 Application Deadline: August 10 Make sure to join our community on Meetup We can't wait to welcome more passionate students into our community! LinkedIn | Telegram

This is not just it, there is more to come.....