Alana Layton

Alana Layton serves as a Technical Curriculum Developer at Amazon Web Services (AWS), transitioning from her previous role as a Technical Trainer. Based in Seattle, Washington, she brings extensive expertise in cloud technologies with over three years of experience at AWS. She holds six AWS certifications, demonstrating her comprehensive knowledge of the platform. Her work includes developing and teaching AWS technical content worldwide, with a particular focus on cloud computing fundamentals and DevOps practices. She has contributed significantly to AWS's educational initiatives, including the AWS Cloud Technical Essentials course, where she covers key concepts in cloud computing, from basic infrastructure to advanced services like compute, networking, storage, and databases. Beyond her professional work, Layton maintains an active lifestyle, participating in activities such as hiking, running, marathon training, and bar trivia