Sean Kendall
Principal Solutions Architect at AWS
Serverless Specialist • Generative AI Specialist • Retail Tech Leader
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Sean Kendall
Principal Solutions Architect
About Me
As a Principal Solutions Architect at AWS with over 6 years of experience, I specialize in helping organizations transform their businesses through serverless technologies and generative AI solutions — including Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore, and Kiro.
Based in Calgary, Alberta, I serve as a Serverless Specialist, Generative AI Specialist, and Retail Tech Leader for AWS Canada. My passion lies in architecting scalable, cost-effective solutions that drive innovation and business growth, with a particular focus on agentic AI and developer-productivity tooling.
I'm also an active public speaker, sharing insights and best practices with the global tech community through conferences, workshops, and AWS events.
Serverless Architecture
Expert in designing and implementing serverless solutions using AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and event-driven architectures.
Generative AI
Specialized in building AI-powered applications using Amazon Bedrock, AgentCore, and machine learning services.
Retail Technology
Leading retail technology initiatives, helping businesses modernize their e-commerce and customer experience platforms.
Public Speaking
Regular speaker at AWS events, conferences, and community meetups, sharing knowledge and best practices.
Professional Experience
Principal Solutions Architect
Leading serverless and generative AI initiatives across Canada, specializing in retail technology solutions.
- Serverless Specialist helping organizations adopt event-driven architectures
- Generative AI Specialist focusing on Amazon Bedrock and ML solutions
- Retail Tech Leader driving digital transformation in e-commerce
- Regular public speaker at AWS events and industry conferences
- Mentor and technical advisor for enterprise cloud migrations
Key Technologies:
AWS Certifications
With multiple AWS certifications spanning different levels and specialties, I maintain expertise across key areas of the AWS ecosystem. View my complete certification profile on Credly for the most up-to-date information.
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AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Professional
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Certified DevOps Engineer – Professional
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Certified Security – Specialty
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Certified Developer – Associate
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Certified SysOps Administrator – Associate
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Generative AI Technical Intermediate (L200)
AWS Worldwide Field Enablement
AWS Generative AI Foundational (L100)
AWS Worldwide Field Enablement
AWS Knowledge: Events and Workflows – Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Knowledge: Serverless – Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
AWS Partner: Cloud Economics Essentials – Training Badge
Amazon Web Services Training and Certification
Public Speaking
As an active member of the global tech community, I regularly speak at conferences, workshops, and events, sharing insights on serverless architecture, generative AI, and cloud transformation strategies.
AWS re:Invent Sessions
2025
2024
2023
2022
AWS Live Streams
Speaking Topics
Serverless Architecture Patterns
Deep dive into event-driven architectures, microservices, and serverless best practices using AWS Lambda and related services.
Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock
Building intelligent applications using foundation models, prompt engineering, and AI-powered solutions on AWS.
Retail Technology Transformation
Modernizing e-commerce platforms, customer experience optimization, and digital transformation strategies.
Cloud Migration Strategies
Enterprise cloud adoption, migration patterns, and best practices for successful AWS transformations.
DevOps and CI/CD on AWS
Implementing continuous integration and deployment pipelines using AWS native services and best practices.
Cost Optimization Techniques
Strategies for optimizing AWS costs, right-sizing resources, and implementing FinOps practices.
Event Types
AWS Events
AWS re:Invent, AWS Summits, AWS Community Days
Industry Conferences
Technology conferences, developer meetups, and industry summits
Corporate Workshops
Enterprise training sessions, architecture reviews, and technical workshops
Community Meetups
Local tech meetups, user groups, and community events
Interested in having me speak at your event?
I'm always excited to share knowledge and connect with the tech community. Let's discuss how I can contribute to your next event or workshop.
Get In Touch
I'm always interested in connecting with fellow technologists, discussing cloud architecture, or exploring speaking opportunities. Let's connect and share insights about the future of cloud computing and AI.
Location
Based in Calgary, Alberta, Canada
Calgary, AB, CanadaRole
Principal Solutions Architect at AWS
AWS Solutions ArchitectureReady to Connect?
Whether you're looking for cloud architecture guidance, interested in serverless solutions, or want to discuss speaking opportunities, I'd love to hear from you.