NordHero’s Lead Cloud Architect, Teemu Niiranen, recently returned from a significant trip to Amazon’s HQ2 in Arlington, Virginia. Teemu, who holds all AWS technical certifications, was invited to participate in an exclusive exam writing week for professional-level certification content. This rare opportunity recognized his extensive AWS expertise and contributions to certification development. AWS subsequently awarded Teemu the title of AWS Certification Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Professional, a prestigious recognition for top-tier experts. This achievement not only highlights Teemu’s personal accomplishments but also underscores NordHero’s commitment to staying at the forefront of cloud technology. The company views this as an opportunity to contribute to the global cloud ecosystem and ensure their architectures align with the latest best practices in the industry.