Lee Gilmore
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For my new followers, Hi 👋 I’m Lee, an AWS Serverless Hero from the UK mainly talking about:
🔹Serverless
🔹AWS
🔹EDA
🔹Domain-Driven Design
🔹Software Engineering
🔹Architecture
My website and patterns registry 👇
www.serverlessadvocate.com
#AWS #serverless
🔹Serverless
🔹AWS
🔹EDA
🔹Domain-Driven Design
🔹Software Engineering
🔹Architecture
My website and patterns registry 👇
www.serverlessadvocate.com
#AWS #serverless
Amazon Cognito Custom Email Lambda Trigger
"Using the Custom Message trigger to send branded verification emails with Amazon Cognito, TypeScript, and the AWS CDK"
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#AWS #Serverless
"Using the Custom Message trigger to send branded verification emails with Amazon Cognito, TypeScript, and the AWS CDK"
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/amazon-cogni...
#AWS #Serverless
Amazon Cognito Custom Email Lambda Trigger
Using the Custom Message trigger to send branded verification emails with Amazon Cognito, TypeScript, and the AWS CDK
blog.serverlessadvocate.com
February 10, 2026 at 5:39 AM
Amazon Cognito Custom Email Lambda Trigger
"Using the Custom Message trigger to send branded verification emails with Amazon Cognito, TypeScript, and the AWS CDK"
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/amazon-cogni...
#AWS #Serverless
"Using the Custom Message trigger to send branded verification emails with Amazon Cognito, TypeScript, and the AWS CDK"
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/amazon-cogni...
#AWS #Serverless
A bit of fun with ChatGPT asking it to create a fun image of me based on what it knows about me.
Annoyingly lots of back and forth as it said it wouldn’t generate an image of a public figure until I said “I am Lee Gilmore!!!” 😅
Annoyingly lots of back and forth as it said it wouldn’t generate an image of a public figure until I said “I am Lee Gilmore!!!” 😅
February 8, 2026 at 7:50 AM
A bit of fun with ChatGPT asking it to create a fun image of me based on what it knows about me.
Annoyingly lots of back and forth as it said it wouldn’t generate an image of a public figure until I said “I am Lee Gilmore!!!” 😅
Annoyingly lots of back and forth as it said it wouldn’t generate an image of a public figure until I said “I am Lee Gilmore!!!” 😅
Issue #66 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is out! ⭐
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Sr Specialist Solutions Architect Joseph Alioto, and our spotlight falls on AWS Hero Yasunori Kirimoto!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/66-kiro-ki...
#AWS #Serverless
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Sr Specialist Solutions Architect Joseph Alioto, and our spotlight falls on AWS Hero Yasunori Kirimoto!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/66-kiro-ki...
#AWS #Serverless
#66 Kiro, Kiro, Kiro 👻
This week, our expert is AWS Senior Specialist Solutions Architect Joseph Alioto, our spotlight falls on AWS Hero Yasunori Kirimoto, and we look at the latest service releases, news, & more!
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January 12, 2026 at 5:20 AM
Issue #66 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is out! ⭐
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Sr Specialist Solutions Architect Joseph Alioto, and our spotlight falls on AWS Hero Yasunori Kirimoto!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/66-kiro-ki...
#AWS #Serverless
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Sr Specialist Solutions Architect Joseph Alioto, and our spotlight falls on AWS Hero Yasunori Kirimoto!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/66-kiro-ki...
#AWS #Serverless
People with deep skills and experience + a product mindset + AI are going to be winning in 2026
December 28, 2025 at 8:52 AM
People with deep skills and experience + a product mindset + AI are going to be winning in 2026
I would love Amazon Aurora DSQL to allow you to save queries in the Cluster Explorer query window.
The amount of times I write some SQL and lose it (especially when the console times out and you need to reconnect!)
#AWS #DSQL #awswishlist
The amount of times I write some SQL and lose it (especially when the console times out and you need to reconnect!)
#AWS #DSQL #awswishlist
December 14, 2025 at 8:04 PM
I would love Amazon Aurora DSQL to allow you to save queries in the Cluster Explorer query window.
The amount of times I write some SQL and lose it (especially when the console times out and you need to reconnect!)
#AWS #DSQL #awswishlist
The amount of times I write some SQL and lose it (especially when the console times out and you need to reconnect!)
#AWS #DSQL #awswishlist
My hope for re:Invent next year? A plain marl grey hoodie without aluminous green sleeves 😇
December 12, 2025 at 8:08 AM
My hope for re:Invent next year? A plain marl grey hoodie without aluminous green sleeves 😇
The best way to learn cost-optimisation on AWS is to have your own credit card attached to personal side projects
December 9, 2025 at 7:31 PM
The best way to learn cost-optimisation on AWS is to have your own credit card attached to personal side projects
I would love to be able to communicate with AWS Kiro using natural language with a simple microphone button instead of typing all of the time, and can hear the responses back conversationally and not just in the chat window. Choosing the persona, too, would be cool!
#AWS #Kiro
#AWS #Kiro
December 6, 2025 at 8:42 PM
Webhooks on AWS Lambda — Tips & Tricks
"We discuss production-level webhooks on AWS, including examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
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#AWS #Serverless #AWSCDK
"We discuss production-level webhooks on AWS, including examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
www.linkedin.com/posts/lee-ja...
#AWS #Serverless #AWSCDK
#aws #serverless | Lee Gilmore
Webhooks on AWS Lambda — Tips & Tricks
"We discuss production-level webhooks on AWS, including examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
https://lnkd.in/e7U3jGRu
#AWS #Serverless
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December 6, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Webhooks on AWS Lambda — Tips & Tricks
"We discuss production-level webhooks on AWS, including examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
www.linkedin.com/posts/lee-ja...
#AWS #Serverless #AWSCDK
"We discuss production-level webhooks on AWS, including examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
www.linkedin.com/posts/lee-ja...
#AWS #Serverless #AWSCDK
I ran two polls on LinkedIn for 7 days to my 15K+ followers, and these were the results
- Terraform pipped the AWS CDK when it came to go-to IaC frameworks.
- TypeScript/NodeJS came out top for go-to language/frameworks.
#AWS #Serverless #IaC
- Terraform pipped the AWS CDK when it came to go-to IaC frameworks.
- TypeScript/NodeJS came out top for go-to language/frameworks.
#AWS #Serverless #IaC
October 11, 2025 at 1:57 PM
I ran two polls on LinkedIn for 7 days to my 15K+ followers, and these were the results
- Terraform pipped the AWS CDK when it came to go-to IaC frameworks.
- TypeScript/NodeJS came out top for go-to language/frameworks.
#AWS #Serverless #IaC
- Terraform pipped the AWS CDK when it came to go-to IaC frameworks.
- TypeScript/NodeJS came out top for go-to language/frameworks.
#AWS #Serverless #IaC
#AWS North Community Conference is just over two weeks away!
I’ll be speaking on "The CDK Mindset: Building Serverless Solutions as Repeatable Blueprints", and I am happy to be able to offer you access to 20% off using the discount code: LEE_SENT_ME
northcommunityconf.com/speakers
I’ll be speaking on "The CDK Mindset: Building Serverless Solutions as Repeatable Blueprints", and I am happy to be able to offer you access to 20% off using the discount code: LEE_SENT_ME
northcommunityconf.com/speakers
October 1, 2025 at 4:33 PM
#AWS North Community Conference is just over two weeks away!
I’ll be speaking on "The CDK Mindset: Building Serverless Solutions as Repeatable Blueprints", and I am happy to be able to offer you access to 20% off using the discount code: LEE_SENT_ME
northcommunityconf.com/speakers
I’ll be speaking on "The CDK Mindset: Building Serverless Solutions as Repeatable Blueprints", and I am happy to be able to offer you access to 20% off using the discount code: LEE_SENT_ME
northcommunityconf.com/speakers
🌟 Issue #52 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is now out! 👇🏽
This is one full year of the newsletter, and I am so thankful to all of the experts who have given their own time to support me and the wider community.
A huge thank you from me! 💜
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/52-a-year-...
This is one full year of the newsletter, and I am so thankful to all of the experts who have given their own time to support me and the wider community.
A huge thank you from me! 💜
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/52-a-year-...
September 7, 2025 at 6:19 AM
🌟 Issue #52 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is now out! 👇🏽
This is one full year of the newsletter, and I am so thankful to all of the experts who have given their own time to support me and the wider community.
A huge thank you from me! 💜
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/52-a-year-...
This is one full year of the newsletter, and I am so thankful to all of the experts who have given their own time to support me and the wider community.
A huge thank you from me! 💜
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/52-a-year-...
Super excited to be speaking at the AWS North Community Conference, covering "The CDK Mindset: Building Serverless Solutions as Repeatable Blueprints" 🧩
👉 Explore the full agenda and get tickets here 🎟️
northcommunityconf.com
#AWS #Serverless
👉 Explore the full agenda and get tickets here 🎟️
northcommunityconf.com
#AWS #Serverless
September 6, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Super excited to be speaking at the AWS North Community Conference, covering "The CDK Mindset: Building Serverless Solutions as Repeatable Blueprints" 🧩
👉 Explore the full agenda and get tickets here 🎟️
northcommunityconf.com
#AWS #Serverless
👉 Explore the full agenda and get tickets here 🎟️
northcommunityconf.com
#AWS #Serverless
New books to read 📚
August 31, 2025 at 4:50 PM
New books to read 📚
⭐ Issue #51 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is now out!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/51-increme...
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Community Builder @tpschmidt.com, and our spotlight falls on AWS Community Builder Kate Gawron! 🏆
Please share! ♻️
#AWS #Serverless
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/51-increme...
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Community Builder @tpschmidt.com, and our spotlight falls on AWS Community Builder Kate Gawron! 🏆
Please share! ♻️
#AWS #Serverless
August 31, 2025 at 8:00 AM
⭐ Issue #51 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is now out!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/51-increme...
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Community Builder @tpschmidt.com, and our spotlight falls on AWS Community Builder Kate Gawron! 🏆
Please share! ♻️
#AWS #Serverless
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/51-increme...
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Community Builder @tpschmidt.com, and our spotlight falls on AWS Community Builder Kate Gawron! 🏆
Please share! ♻️
#AWS #Serverless
Issue #50 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is now out! 🔥
This week, our serverless expert is AWS DevTools Hero Matthew Bonig, and our spotlight falls on AWS Specialist Developer Advocate Mike Chambers! Go check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/serverle...
#AWS #Serverless
This week, our serverless expert is AWS DevTools Hero Matthew Bonig, and our spotlight falls on AWS Specialist Developer Advocate Mike Chambers! Go check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/serverle...
#AWS #Serverless
August 24, 2025 at 7:29 AM
Issue #50 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is now out! 🔥
This week, our serverless expert is AWS DevTools Hero Matthew Bonig, and our spotlight falls on AWS Specialist Developer Advocate Mike Chambers! Go check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/serverle...
#AWS #Serverless
This week, our serverless expert is AWS DevTools Hero Matthew Bonig, and our spotlight falls on AWS Specialist Developer Advocate Mike Chambers! Go check it out!
open.substack.com/pub/serverle...
#AWS #Serverless
AWS CDK Blueprints vs Custom Constructs vs Aspects
"We compare AWS CDK Blueprints to Custom L3 Constructs and Aspects, with examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/aws-cdk-blue...
#AWS #Serverles
"We compare AWS CDK Blueprints to Custom L3 Constructs and Aspects, with examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/aws-cdk-blue...
#AWS #Serverles
AWS CDK Blueprints vs Custom Constructs vs Aspects
We compare AWS CDK Blueprints to Custom L3 Constructs and Aspects, with examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK
blog.serverlessadvocate.com
August 22, 2025 at 10:51 AM
AWS CDK Blueprints vs Custom Constructs vs Aspects
"We compare AWS CDK Blueprints to Custom L3 Constructs and Aspects, with examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/aws-cdk-blue...
#AWS #Serverles
"We compare AWS CDK Blueprints to Custom L3 Constructs and Aspects, with examples in TypeScript and the AWS CDK"
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/aws-cdk-blue...
#AWS #Serverles
August 17, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Not the best score, but great to take my eldest to her first Newcastle United game tonight ⚽️
August 9, 2025 at 6:46 PM
Not the best score, but great to take my eldest to her first Newcastle United game tonight ⚽️
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."
– Robert Collier
Well over 100 free detailed #AWS articles and GitHub repos with code examples on serverlessadvocate.com now
I hope people find these useful 💜
– Robert Collier
Well over 100 free detailed #AWS articles and GitHub repos with code examples on serverlessadvocate.com now
I hope people find these useful 💜
August 5, 2025 at 7:35 AM
"Success is the sum of small efforts, repeated day in and day out."
– Robert Collier
Well over 100 free detailed #AWS articles and GitHub repos with code examples on serverlessadvocate.com now
I hope people find these useful 💜
– Robert Collier
Well over 100 free detailed #AWS articles and GitHub repos with code examples on serverlessadvocate.com now
I hope people find these useful 💜
Serverless Rules CDK Nag Pack
"How we can use the Serverless Rules Nag Pack in the AWS CDK, discussing the common findings from running against production apps."
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#AWS #serverless
"How we can use the Serverless Rules Nag Pack in the AWS CDK, discussing the common findings from running against production apps."
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#AWS #serverless
August 3, 2025 at 6:28 AM
Serverless Rules CDK Nag Pack
"How we can use the Serverless Rules Nag Pack in the AWS CDK, discussing the common findings from running against production apps."
medium.com/@leejamesgil...
#AWS #serverless
"How we can use the Serverless Rules Nag Pack in the AWS CDK, discussing the common findings from running against production apps."
medium.com/@leejamesgil...
#AWS #serverless
🌟 Issue #48 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is now out!
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Community Builder Robert Bulmer, and our spotlight falls on Serverless Author Mark McCann!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/48-serverl...
Please subscribe & share! 🔔
#AWS #Serverless
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Community Builder Robert Bulmer, and our spotlight falls on Serverless Author Mark McCann!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/48-serverl...
Please subscribe & share! 🔔
#AWS #Serverless
August 3, 2025 at 6:26 AM
🌟 Issue #48 of the Serverless Advocate Newsletter is now out!
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Community Builder Robert Bulmer, and our spotlight falls on Serverless Author Mark McCann!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/48-serverl...
Please subscribe & share! 🔔
#AWS #Serverless
This week, our serverless expert is AWS Community Builder Robert Bulmer, and our spotlight falls on Serverless Author Mark McCann!
serverlessadvocate.substack.com/p/48-serverl...
Please subscribe & share! 🔔
#AWS #Serverless
Anybody else with kids find when coding all week your singing ‘Soda Pop’ constantly in your head?
July 26, 2025 at 9:31 AM
Anybody else with kids find when coding all week your singing ‘Soda Pop’ constantly in your head?
Amazon Aurora DSQL Sidecar to DynamoDB — Part 1
"Unlock flexible query patterns by pairing Amazon Aurora DSQL with existing DynamoDB tables as a powerful sidecar strategy."
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/amazon-dsql-...
#AWS #Serverless
"Unlock flexible query patterns by pairing Amazon Aurora DSQL with existing DynamoDB tables as a powerful sidecar strategy."
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/amazon-dsql-...
#AWS #Serverless
Amazon DSQL Sidecar to DynamoDB — Part 1
Unlock flexible query patterns by pairing Amazon Aurora DSQL with existing DynamoDB tables as a powerful sidecar strategy.
blog.serverlessadvocate.com
July 25, 2025 at 4:31 PM
Amazon Aurora DSQL Sidecar to DynamoDB — Part 1
"Unlock flexible query patterns by pairing Amazon Aurora DSQL with existing DynamoDB tables as a powerful sidecar strategy."
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/amazon-dsql-...
#AWS #Serverless
"Unlock flexible query patterns by pairing Amazon Aurora DSQL with existing DynamoDB tables as a powerful sidecar strategy."
blog.serverlessadvocate.com/amazon-dsql-...
#AWS #Serverless