How I Became an AWS Community Builder (Security) – My Real Journey + Application Guide

Hey folks! 👋

If you’ve ever wanted to level up your AWS game, meet amazing people, and get $500 AWS credits + free cert vouchers, then the AWS Community Builders program is calling your name.

I joined last year in Security and these 11 months have been 🔥. Here’s my real story + exact steps to apply.

What Even is AWS Community Builders? 🤔

It’s for passionate AWS users who share knowledge – bloggers, speakers, creators like us.

You get:

• Mentorship from AWS pros
• Exclusive resources
• Global networking
• Real perks (more on that later)

Categories – Pick Your Jam 🎯

• AI/ML Engineering
• Containers
• Data (DBs/Analytics)
• Dev Tools
• Cloud Ops
• Networking
• Security ← I’m here
• Serverless

Choose where you’ve actually contributed!

My Pre-Community Builder Grind 💪

I wrote simple, practical blogs (not complex architectures):

• ✅ GuardDuty + Inspector with EC2/ECR
• ✅ Secure EC2 access (NO port 22!)
  • EC2 Instance Connect Prefix Lists
  • Bastion Hosts
  • Systems Manager (w/ session logs)
• ✅ Nginx/Tomcat on EC2 (Console/SDK/CLI/CF IAAC)

Pro tip: Beginners love these. Show 4 deployment ways + security basics = instant value.

Also crushed AWS Amplify in 30 Days Hackathon by AWS User Group India 🏆

Community Builder Life Changed Everything 🚀

• Spoke at 3 events

• Met legends (can’t name-drop, but WOW)
• Deep dived Security + AI
• Got real feedback that leveled me up

The people? Pure gold. That’s the real magic.

The Perks (Swag Lovers Rejoice! 🎁)

• 💰 $500 AWS Credits – POCs galore!
• 📜 100% Free Cert Voucher
• 📦 Swag (random blog rewards – I’m obsessed)

• 🎓 *Exclusive QA Cloud Acadmey Education Platform Access *

How to Actually Get In (Step-by-Step) 📋

1. Build Your Portfolio (8-10 quality pieces)

• ✅ Original blogs (your category)
• ✅ Attend Events of AWS User Groups and Contribute to it

• ✅ Talks/videos/social
• ✅ NO plagiarism – be real

2. Application Process

• 📅 Opens mid-January (global)
• 🔗 Join waitlist NOW: https://pulse.aws/application/BM2AKLSX?p=0
• 📎 Submit links + your passion story

3. My Tips (That Actually Work)

• ✅ Start NOW – consistency wins
• ✅ Pick YOUR niche (not trends)
• ✅ Engage – attend events, comment, collab
• ✅ Not selected? Reapply! (2nd/3rd time common)
• ✅ You don’t need “expert” – just eager to learn/help

Resources to Crush It Today 🌐

• AWS User Groups
• Community Events
• dev.to/aws-builders

The Real Goal 🎯

Contribute to AWS ecosystem. Builder or not, keep sharing. That’s what grows you + helps others .

Mid-January apps opening soon – start your portfolio TODAY!

You in? Drop a 🔥 if you’re applying!

Connect with me, share your AWS journey, let’s grow together 🚀