Launching a tech blog with Hugo and Amplify within 30 minutes
June 28, 2020
In this tutorial we’ll launch a tech blog using Hugo and Amplify Console
Read moreBuilding a CloudFormation Template for Virtual Private Cloud (VPC)
May 8, 2020
This blog post describes how to create a VPC template full of easy to learn CloudFormation features. Enjoy!
Read moreUse a single Hugo codebase to generate content for different audiences
April 17, 2020
I’ve built a website with static content for my AWS-education program. This website is used by different type of users. Students, pro-level students, and trainers.
Read moreExtending the AWS CLI with my own Python/Click based CLI
April 14, 2020
In this blog post you’ll learn how to extend the aws cli with some shortcuts, sane defaults, and your own mycli based on Python and Click, easily installed with pip.
Read moreManaging Cross-Account DNS with Route 53, Lambda, and CloudFormation
April 12, 2020
In this blog post I’ll describe how to set up a central domain name for your group of users, and provide every sandbox AWS account their own Hosted Zone with a public domain name.
Read moreHow to become an AWS APN Ambassador and AWS Community Hero
April 11, 2020
I was very fortunate to hold both positions at the same time last year. Some folks asked a few times how I got selected to these programs, and if I could share some tips & tricks. Well, here they are.
Read moreAdapting to the current situation
April 10, 2020
This post is not a story where I share best practices on how to work remotely. It is just an update for the people that I work with closely, and might be interested in what I’m currently doing (and what not).
Read moreMy personal top 7 podcasts and blogs
March 10, 2020
Passionate about AWS? Technology? Leadership? Security? Remarkable People? Here’s my top podcasts and blogs to follow, if you’re Dutch. I listen to podcasts when I’m driving, or doing household activities.
Read moreAnnouncement: Starting as AWS Tribe Lead at Team Rockstars IT and Synadia
February 22, 2020
I’m super excited to announce the next couple of months I’ll join two amazing companies. They are both passionate about IT, an expert in their field, and on a mission to amplify their AWS partnership.
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