The Business Compass LLC Podcasts

In today’s digital landscape, data drives business strategy and decision-making. A robust data architecture lays the foundation for efficient data management, adaptability, scalability, and security. In this podcast, we will explore essential principles for building a solid data architecture, practical insights for implementing them, and how to navigate the evolving complexities of data infrastructure.
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/designing-a-scalable-and-secure-data-architecture-key-principles-and-practical-strategies/

In the fast-paced world of modern development, efficiency is critical. Streamlined deployment workflows allow developers to focus on building and innovating rather than dealing with the complexity of manual cloud management. Automating the process of provisioning and managing EC2 instances can significantly enhance the Developer Experience (DevXP) by reducing the time, effort, and potential errors associated with manual deployments. In this podcast, we’ll explore how you can use Python to automate your EC2 deployments, creating a seamless experience using a custom CLI tool.
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/automating-ec2-deployments-with-python-cli-a-step-by-step-guide/

As the demand for cloud computing continues to skyrocket, cloud architects are at the forefront of designing secure, resilient, and scalable solutions. For aspiring and experienced professionals alike, Amazon Web Services (AWS) offers an opportunity to level up through the AWS Solutions Architect—Knowledge Badge Readiness Path. This podcast explores the path’s structure, curriculum, and potential for personal and professional growth.
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/mastering-cloud-architecture-a-review-of-the-aws-solutions-architect-knowledge-badge-path/

In data management, ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) pipelines are critical for ensuring data flows seamlessly between various systems. Leveraging Amazon S3 in ETL pipelines is a cost-effective approach that offers flexibility, scalability, and robustness to handle large volumes of data. This podcast will explore how Amazon S3 enhances ETL pipelines across various stages and ensures efficient data handling.
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/maximizing-etl-efficiency-with-amazon-s3-a-strategic-guide-for-data-driven-workflows/

In today’s data-driven world, real-time insights are critical for businesses looking to stay competitive and make informed decisions. Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics provides a robust solution for processing and analyzing streaming data in real-time, allowing companies to unlock the full potential of their data streams. In this podcast, we’ll explore how Amazon Kinesis Data Analytics works, its key features, and its advantages while also looking at real-world applications across various industries.
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/unlocking-real-time-insights-with-amazon-kinesis-data-analytics/

As web applications grow, scaling database performance becomes crucial. One effective strategy is to implement read-write splitting, where write operations (such as INSERT, UPDATE, and DELETE) are directed to the primary database. At the same time, read operations (such as SELECT queries) are routed to replicas. This approach improves the efficiency of database interactions and enables better load balancing and high availability.
In this podcast, we will explore how to set up PostgreSQL read-write splitting using Docker to create a mock Aurora PostgreSQL cluster, HAProxy for load balancing, and SQLAlchemy in Python to manage read-write query separation.
 
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/scaling-postgresql-with-read-write-splitting-a-docker-sqlalchemy-tutorial/

AWS Lambda has revolutionized how developers build and deploy applications by introducing a serverless computing model. Managing infrastructure, scaling, and provisioning traditionally required significant effort and planning. With Lambda, these complexities are abstracted away, allowing developers to focus solely on writing code. Lambda automatically scales and executes applications in response to predefined events, making it an ideal solution for many use cases, from microservices to real-time data processing.
 
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/harnessing-aws-lambda-a-developers-guide-to-efficient-serverless-application-development/

Migrating SAP workloads from an on-premises infrastructure to AWS Cloud is a strategic move for businesses aiming to enhance operational efficiency, scalability, and cost-effectiveness. This migration project uses AWS’s global infrastructure to modernize SAP environments while ensuring reliable performance. The primary objective is to detail the financial implications, offering insights into how AWS Organizations, consolidated billing, and the AWS Pricing Calculator can streamline cost management during this transition.
 
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/executive-overview-of-infrastructure-costs-for-sap-migration-from-on-premises-to-aws-cloud/

COP28 has sparked global debates as the climate summit brings together world leaders to address pressing environmental issues. However, the controversy surrounding fossil fuel representation at the event raises concerns about the sincerity of climate commitments. The news coverage surrounding COP28 varies significantly across regions and languages, providing an ideal opportunity to explore how different media outlets report and how public sentiment shapes perception. This podcast aims to analyze global news coverage of COP28 through sentiment analysis, leveraging AWS Comprehend to break down language barriers and offer insights.
 
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/analyzing-global-reactions-to-cop28-a-cross-language-sentiment-study-using-aws/

As businesses increasingly turn to static websites for simplicity, security, and performance, ensuring an automated and secure deployment process is paramount. GitOps—a model combining Git with operations—allows us to define infrastructure and deployment processes in code. Integrating GitHub Actions for Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and leveraging Terraform with OpenID Connect (OIDC) for secure cloud authentication offers a streamlined, scalable solution. This podcast demonstrates how to securely deploy a static website on AWS using GitHub Actions, Terraform, and OIDC.
 
 
https://businesscompassllc.com/automating-secure-static-website-deployment-on-aws-with-github-actions-and-terraform-oidc/