Innovation Ambassadors

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Episode 63: AWS Innovation with PhysicsX Dec 19, 2025

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Explore how PhysicsX is reimagining engineering simulation through AI. Host Sara welcomes Steven Rose (VP Product, PhysicsX) and Fernando Espigares (Sr. Partner Solutions Architect, AWS) as they share their journey from the AWS Generative AI Accelerator (GAIA) program to securing $135M Series B funding. Discover how they're compressing days-long simulations into seconds, enabling real-time physics-informed decisions across automotive, aerospace, and semiconductor industries. Learn about their Large Geometry Model approach, enterprise-grade AWS SageMaker deployment strategies, and how they're accelerating time-to-market while maintaining security through seamless integration into existing engineering workflows.

Episode 56: AWS Innovation with Parameta Solutions Apr 04, 2025

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In this episode, we explore Parameta Solutions' efforts to democratize over-the-counter (OTC) derivatives data across the financial industry. Learn about their collaboration with AWS, where they developed innovative data parsing solutions to extract insights from complex, voice-driven OTC markets. Host Sara is joined by Parameta's CEO, Silvina Aldeco-Martinez, and AWS Senior BDM, Olga Miloserdova, as they discusses their modular architecture empowering rapid experimentation and a culture of curiosity.

Episode 53: AWS Innovation with HERE Technologies Jan 17, 2025

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Explore the innovative work of Here Technologies, a world leader in location-based platforms. Learn about their collaboration with the AWS Prototyping team, where they've developed a next-generation search platform that seamlessly converts natural language query (NLQ) into advanced automotive driving simulations and scenes. Host Sara is joined by Here Technologies' Senior Product Managers Kristin Thompson and Julian Gonsior and AWS's Shane Madigan and Patrick O'Connor to share insights on building a scalable data pipeline, implementing search capabilities, and leveraging generative AI to streamline simulation testing. Explore how this solution helps automotive manufacturers accelerate the development and validation of advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) by enabling efficient virtual testing of real-world scenarios.

Episode 43: AWS Innovation with FOX Sports México Feb 22, 2024

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In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we feature FOX Sports México, the leading multi-platform sports media brand in Mexico, providing unique sports entertainment experiences to fans. Joining us are Israel Gomez, SVP of Media Production Technology and Operations at Fox Sports Mexico, Elisa Escalante, Sr. Innovation & Transformation Specialist at AWS, and Arturo Velasco, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong explores their collaboration with the AWS Innovation Specialists to develop a platform-as-a-service for their direct-to-consumer customers. We delve into the architecture and technology choices, including leveraging AWS media services, that enables Fox Sports Mexico to deliver high-quality live content to viewers. The journey highlights the importance of experimentation, adaptability, and continuous learning from customer feedback.

Episode 42: AWS Innovation with Mitsubishi Electric Jan 17, 2024

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In this special episode recorded live at re:invent, we delve into the rich history and transformative journey of Mitsubishi Electric. Join Sara Armstrong as she sits down with Nobuo Asahi, General Manager - Digital Innovation Center, and Dr. Shoji Tanaka, General Manager - Advanced Applied Development Center from Mitsubishi Electric, along with Richard Taylor, APJ Innovation Programs Lead at AWS. Explore Mitsubishi Electric's century-long history and its recent shift from a product-oriented to a customer-centric approach through digital transformation. Delve into the collaborative efforts between Mitsubishi Electric and AWS, emphasizing customer-centric innovation, agile methodologies, and investing in talent development.

Episode 40: AWS Innovation with Experian Dec 11, 2023

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In this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we feature Experian, a leading global information services company, providing data and analytical tools to clients around the world. Our host Sara Armstrong is joined by Marcio Felix Goncalves, Head of Product Development at Experian, Jo Kennedy, Engineering Leader at Experian, and Jesse Mulvogue, Senior Account Manager at AWS. Join us as we explore Experian's shift to a dynamic, cloud-first approach. Learn how, in collaboration with the AWS Innovation team in Australia, they adopted the working backwards methodology to leverage the AWS Cloud, resulting in enhanced brand experiences for consumers.

Episode 36: AWS Innovation with the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) Jul 21, 2023

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On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the journey of the Genome Institute of Singapore (GIS) - a national initiative with a global vision. Their mission is to harness the power of genomic sciences for remarkable advancements in human health and public prosperity. Joining us on this journey are Chih Chuan Shih, Head of the Office of Research IT at GIS, as well as Callum Smits, Sr. Software Development Engineer from AWS. Our host Sara Armstrong delves into GIS's pivotal role as the trusted producer, custodian, and curator of Singapore's genomic data. You'll also hear about their collaboration with the AWS prototyping team, which has enabled seamless integration and access to vast amounts of genomic data within a secure and scalable framework.

Episode 27: AWS Innovation with UCSD Sep 28, 2022

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How are cloud-based systems helping clinicians deliver personalized care to patients? On this episode of Innovation Ambassadors, we’re showcasing the prototyping journey of University of California, San Diego, and their use of cloud technology in the clinical decision support systems to improve outcomes for patients with acute kidney injury. Host Sara Armstrong (Sr. Manager for Worldwide Prototyping, AWS) interviews Dr. Ravindra Mehta (Emeritus Professor of Medicine, University of California San Diego), and Eduard Sama Casanovas (Sr. Product Manager, AWS) to learn about the prototype that used pre-trained health Machine Learning (ML) algorithms to detect disease onset, and help clinicians anticipate treatments and patient health outcomes.You’ll hear about the AWS services used in the underlying API driven serverless architecture and the major considerations in the prototype's development. Discover more Innovation Ambassadors episodes on AWS, Spotify, or your favorite streaming service.

Episode 18: AWS Innovation with Tyson Foods Dec 20, 2021

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How does Tyson Foods — the world's second largest processor of chicken, beef, and pork – leverage the power of the cloud to optimize their inventory and order fulfillment? Hear about Tyson Foods' journey and how they collaborated with AWS Prototyping teams to explore emerging technologies. This episode explores how they are meeting their goals of increased transparency, accuracy, and sustainability in their processes to deliver high quality and service to their customers, while reducing waste. Host Sara Armstrong (Sr. Manager for Worldwide Prototyping) and Tanner McRae (Sr. Solutions Architect) from AWS, speak with Barret Miller (Sr. Manager, Emerging Technology) and Jeremy Gerard (Lead Developer for Emerging Technology) from Tyson Foods about their partnership with the AWS America Prototyping team to implement computer vision powered solutions to their inventory tracking — and the lessons of going from prototype to pilot to scaled production.

Episode 3: AWS Innovation with Genie Solutions Nov 16, 2020

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Host Sara Armstrong, Sr. Manager of Worldwide Prototyping at AWS speaks with Brenden Conolly, CEO of Genie Solutions, an Australia-based Medical Software Specialist and Ryan Cross, Prototyping Engagement Manager, about collaborating at the forefront of the pandemic response towards the rapid development and deployment of a secure, reliable Telehealth solution. What happens when a global health crisis adds unprecedented urgency to a company's core mission of developing technical solutions for medical practices, and the stakes for the CEO become personal? Get a behind-the-curtain look at how one company addressed the current global pandemic through the lens of innovation, directly from the key participants.

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