NordHero’s Lead Cloud Architect, Teemu Niiranen, recently returned from a prestigious visit 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 dedication to contributing to certification development. AWS awarded Teemu the title of AWS Certification Subject Matter Expert (SME) - Professional, acknowledging his deep technical knowledge and community contributions. This achievement not only highlights Teemu’s personal accomplishments but also reinforces NordHero’s commitment to cutting-edge cloud architecture and active participation in the global cloud ecosystem. Teemu’s involvement ensures that NordHero’s projects align with the latest AWS best practices, benefiting their clients and the broader cloud community.