Tobias Schmidt

Author of awsfundamentals.com and cloudwatchbook.com

Bio

Tobias is a software engineer and educator with extensive experience in both startups and large enterprises. He has practical expertise in AWS, gained from migrating production workloads and developing large-scale applications. Tobias shares his real-world insights to help others avoid common cloud computing pitfalls. He is also the author of AWS Fundamentals and The CloudWatch Book, offering valuable guidance for both new and experienced cloud professionals.

Whether you’re a budding cloud enthusiast or a seasoned pro looking to refine your skills, Tobias’s insights can help you navigate the cloud landscape more confidently.

Sessions

ACD250

Considerations for AWS-native observability before jumping into a >$100k/yr 3rd party tool

Room: D9 | Time: 14:00 | Duration: 45 min

This talk will challenge common misconceptions about AWS CloudWatch and highlight its often-overlooked capabilities.

I will provide a deep dive into CloudWatch, demonstrating why it deserves greater attention and consideration before committing to costly third-party observability solutions.

Tobias Schmidt

Author of awsfundamentals.com and cloudwatchbook.com