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AWS Student Community Day 2026 – Nov 21
AWS Cloud Foundations Bootcamp – Oct 12
Hack-Cloud GCET 2026: 24h Sprint – Oct 26
Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock Masterclass – Nov 8
Serverless Microservices Architecture Challenge – Nov 24
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Cohort – Dec 5
AWS Student Community Day 2026 – Nov 21
AWS Cloud Foundations Bootcamp – Oct 12
Hack-Cloud GCET 2026: 24h Sprint – Oct 26
Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock Masterclass – Nov 8
Serverless Microservices Architecture Challenge – Nov 24
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Cohort – Dec 5
Build with the Cloud.Create Beyond the Classroom.
Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology's official student cloud engineering community.
About the Builder Group
Empowering Cloud Builders at GCET
Empowering students across all years to build, architect, and deploy production-grade cloud solutions on AWS.
Our Mission
To provide students at Galgotias College of Engineering & Technology with accessible, hands-on exposure to cloud architecture and emerging technologies, fostering a culture of building, experimentation, and industry alignment.
Our Vision
To establish GCET as a recognized student hub for technical leadership, where students graduate with practical experience deploying production-ready cloud solutions.
The Builder Pathway
From curiosity to cloud leadership
A practical chapter journey that helps GCET students learn cloud fundamentals, turn ideas into working systems, and grow through community.
Build
Apply what you learn in hands-on labs, projects, and production-minded cloud builds.
Compete
Challenge yourself in hackathons, architecture sprints, and technical competitions.
Connect
Meet peers, mentors, speakers, and the wider AWS builder community.
Lead
Share knowledge, mentor other builders, and help shape the next chapter initiatives.
People behind the community
Core Team & Leadership
Our faculty advisor, student leaders, and builders guiding the AWS Builder Center GCET chapter.
Events & Flagship Initiatives
Hands-on technical bootcamps, solution challenges, and architectural sessions hosted for students.
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Upcoming Events
A continuous timeline of workshops, challenges, and ways to build together.
21 Nov 202610:00 AM – 4:00 PM ISTGalgotias College of Engineering & Technology, Greater NoidaFlagship Event
AWS Student Community Day 2026
Flagship Conference · Learn | Build | Connect · All levels welcome
A bigger cloud, a brighter tomorrow. Join AWS Student Builder Group GCET for the premier flagship student cloud engineering conference featuring keynote sessions, hands-on cloud labs, architect showcases, and community networking.
8 Nov 2026
Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock Masterclass
Technical masterclass · All levels welcome
Build enterprise-grade LLM applications using Amazon Bedrock and Claude.
24 Nov 2026
Serverless Microservices Architecture Challenge
Architecture challenge · All levels welcome
Design and build event-driven microservices using AWS serverless services.
5 Dec 2026
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Study Cohort
Guided study cohort · All levels welcome
Prepare for the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam with a guided study cohort.
Chapter archive
Past Events
Highlights from previous workshops and chapter gatherings.
26 Oct 2026
Hack-Cloud GCET 2026: 24h Sprint
24-hour hackathon
A 24-hour hands-on cloud hackathon building scalable serverless solutions on AWS.
12 Oct 2026
AWS Cloud Foundations Bootcamp
Hands-on workshop
A hands-on bootcamp introducing cloud foundations and AWS services.
14 Sept 2026
AWS Cloud Foundations & Orientation Seminar
offline event · Seminar Hall, Block D, GCET
Orientation introducing GCET students to the AWS Student Builder Group, cloud learning tracks, and student cohorts.
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21 Feb 2026
VELOCITY: Inaugural Event
offline event · Auditorium, D-Block, GCET
Igniting Innovation, Shaping Futures in Cloud. The official flagship launch and inaugural ceremony of AWS Cloud Club GCET, featuring keynote addresses, faculty mentorship, and student builder felicitations.
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A look back at the people, talks, and hands-on moments from our chapter events.
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GCET CLOUD LEARNING HUB
Learn AWS the Builder Way
A structured cloud curriculum for GCET students — start with fundamentals, progress through guided roadmap stages, practice with official labs, and prepare for certification. Every milestone links straight to official AWS documentation, workshops, and training.
- Core cloud domains
- 8
- Roadmap stages
- 6
- Official AWS platforms
- 7
- Hands-on project labs
- 6
Featured
Spotlight tracks
Two curated starting points from the GCET curriculum — one for first-time cloud learners, one for teams building with generative AI.
Featured track
AWS FundamentalsCloud Foundations & Free Tier Mastery
New to the cloud? Start here.
Zero to confident on AWS. Master IAM user boundaries, budget alerts, EC2 instance launch, and S3 static hosting without incurring accidental charges.
- Duration
- 4 Weeks
- Level
- Beginner
- Modules
- 4
- Recommended for
- 1st & 2nd Year Students
- Setting up IAM with MFA & zero root key exposure
- Configuring AWS Budgets & CloudWatch billing alarms ($0 threshold)
- SSH into Ubuntu EC2 with Security Groups & Elastic IPs
- + 1 more module in the full path
Featured track
Generative AIGenerative AI Systems with Amazon Bedrock
Build production AI systems on Bedrock.
Construct enterprise-grade Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications using Claude, Llama 3, and vector embeddings.
- Duration
- 4 Weeks
- Level
- Intermediate
- Modules
- 4
- Recommended for
- AI/ML Enthusiasts & Final Year Project Teams
- Bedrock Converse API and prompt engineering guardrails
- Chunking documents & generating vectors with Amazon Titan
- Vector indexing in OpenSearch Serverless and pgvector on RDS
- + 1 more module in the full path
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Explore learning paths
Filter the GCET-curated curriculum by topic, skill level, or keyword. Every path is built on official AWS documentation, workshops, and labs.
Showing 4 of 4 learning paths.
- AWS FundamentalsBeginner
Cloud Foundations & Free Tier Mastery
Zero to confident on AWS. Master IAM user boundaries, budget alerts, EC2 instance launch, and S3 static hosting without incurring accidental charges.
4 Weeks4 modulesRecommended for 1st & 2nd Year Students
View path - Full-Stack DevelopmentIntermediate
Modern Full-Stack on AWS Amplify Gen 2
Build production React / Next.js 15 applications with code-first AWS backend definitions in TypeScript.
3 Weeks4 modulesRecommended for Web Developers & Hackathon Participants
View path - ServerlessIntermediate to Advanced
Serverless Microservices & Event Architecture
Build high-throughput, low-latency microservices that scale to zero when idle using Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
5 Weeks4 modulesRecommended for Backend & Cloud Engineers
View path - Generative AIIntermediate
Generative AI Systems with Amazon Bedrock
Construct enterprise-grade Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications using Claude, Llama 3, and vector embeddings.
4 Weeks4 modulesRecommended for AI/ML Enthusiasts & Final Year Project Teams
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Core Domains
Learning Categories
Explore key cloud domains and core AWS capabilities with targeted documentation, architectural best practices, and learning modules.
AWS Cloud Fundamentals
Understand cloud architecture models, AWS global infrastructure across regions and availability zones, and fundamental shared responsibility security principles.
Compute and Serverless
Explore elastic compute with Amazon EC2 virtual machines and build modern event-driven architectures with serverless AWS Lambda functions.
Storage and Databases
Master object storage with Amazon S3, block storage with EBS, and scalable managed databases including Amazon RDS and Amazon DynamoDB.
Networking and Security
Design isolated virtual networks with Amazon VPC, configure security groups and route tables, and manage access with AWS Identity and Access Management (IAM).
AI and Machine Learning
Leverage generative AI models with Amazon Bedrock, build and train machine learning workflows with Amazon SageMaker, and utilize pre-trained intelligence APIs.
DevOps and Cloud Infrastructure
Automate deployment pipelines and manage infrastructure as code with AWS CLI, CloudFormation, AWS CDK, and container orchestration.
AWS Certifications
Prepare for validated industry credentials starting with AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, Solutions Architect, and developer specialties.
Hands-on Projects
Apply theoretical knowledge through practical step-by-step labs, sandbox environments, and real-world implementation exercises.
Verified AWS Platforms
Official AWS Learning Resources
Direct access to official Amazon Web Services training, architecture guidelines, hands-on workshops, and community builder centers.
All resources link to external official AWS domains
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AWS Builder Center
Discover AWS builder resources, developer learning opportunities, and community activities.
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Visit Official WebsiteAWS Skill Builder
Access structured digital training and certification preparation.
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Visit Official WebsiteAWS Documentation
Learn directly from official AWS technical documentation.
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Visit Official WebsiteAWS Architecture Center
Explore cloud architecture guidance and reference designs.
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Visit Official WebsiteAWS Training and Certification
Discover AWS training programs and certification pathways.
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Visit Official WebsiteAWS Getting Started
Find introductory resources for learning AWS.
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Visit Official WebsiteStructured Progression
Recommended Learning Roadmap
A phased, realistic pathway guiding developers from first cloud concepts to scalable production systems, with hands-on practice at every step.
Stage 1Milestone 1 of 6
Cloud Computing Fundamentals
Understand cloud computing, regions, availability zones, and shared responsibility.
Key Topics & Practice
- Cloud Deployment & Service Models
- AWS Global Infrastructure (Regions, AZs)
- Shared Responsibility Model
- AWS Billing & Free Tier Cost Controls
Focus: Conceptual understanding & hands-on console/CLI verification
Stage 2Milestone 2 of 6
AWS Core Services
Explore foundational services such as Amazon EC2, Amazon S3, AWS IAM, and Amazon VPC.
Key Topics & Practice
- Amazon EC2 Instance Lifecycle & SSH
- Amazon S3 Buckets, Policies & Encryption
- AWS IAM Users, Roles & Least Privilege
- Amazon VPC Subnets, Gateways & Security Groups
Focus: Conceptual understanding & hands-on console/CLI verification
Stage 3Milestone 3 of 6
Practical Cloud Projects
Build small projects to practice deploying applications, storing data, configuring access, and monitoring resources.
Key Topics & Practice
- Deploying Static Web Apps on S3 + CloudFront
- Configuring Amazon RDS Database Backends
- Setting Amazon CloudWatch Alarms & Metrics
- Troubleshooting Access Denied & Network Routing
Focus: Conceptual understanding & hands-on console/CLI verification
Stage 4Milestone 4 of 6
Automation and DevOps
Explore the AWS CLI, infrastructure as code, containers, and CI/CD fundamentals.
Key Topics & Practice
- AWS CLI Scripting & Automation
- Infrastructure as Code with Terraform & AWS CDK
- Docker Containers on Amazon ECR & ECS/Fargate
- CI/CD Pipelines with GitHub Actions / AWS CodePipeline
Focus: Conceptual understanding & hands-on console/CLI verification
Stage 5Milestone 5 of 6
Certification Preparation
Explore the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification and other relevant certification pathways.
Key Topics & Practice
- AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02) Blueprint
- AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate (SAA-C03)
- Official Practice Exams on AWS Skill Builder
- Architectural Well-Architected Framework Reviews
Focus: Conceptual understanding & hands-on console/CLI verification
Stage 6Milestone 6 of 6
Advanced Learning
Explore serverless applications, cloud architecture, data engineering, and machine learning.
Key Topics & Practice
- Serverless Architectures with Lambda & API Gateway
- Event-Driven Messaging with SQS, SNS & EventBridge
- Generative AI & LLMs with Amazon Bedrock
- Enterprise Multi-Account Architectures with AWS Organizations
Focus: Conceptual understanding & hands-on console/CLI verification
Hands-on practice
Workshops & guided tutorials
Official AWS workshops and step-by-step tutorials you can run end-to-end. Every link goes straight to the source on AWS infrastructure.
Project-based learning
Suggested projects
Practice builds curated from official AWS documentation. Each project names the skills you will exercise and links straight to its step-by-step guide.
- BeginnerSuggested project
Static website hosting using Amazon S3 and CloudFront
Host and distribute a fast, secure static website globally using Amazon S3 storage and Amazon CloudFront CDN with SSL termination.
Skills practiced
- Amazon S3
- Amazon CloudFront
- Custom DNS
- HTTPS / SSL
- IntermediateSuggested project
Serverless URL shortener using AWS Lambda and API Gateway
Create an on-demand, highly scalable link redirect and analytics microservice using Amazon API Gateway, AWS Lambda, and Amazon DynamoDB.
Skills practiced
- AWS Lambda
- Amazon API Gateway
- Amazon DynamoDB
- RESTful APIs
- Beginner to IntermediateSuggested project
Cloud monitoring dashboard using Amazon CloudWatch
Monitor EC2 instance metrics, track Lambda invocation errors, and configure proactive email alarms to keep resource costs safely inside Free Tier.
Skills practiced
- Amazon CloudWatch
- SNS Notifications
- Metric Alarms
- Budget Alerts
- IntermediateSuggested project
Event-driven file processing using Amazon S3 and AWS Lambda
Automatically trigger serverless compute to resize images or parse JSON data records immediately whenever a file is uploaded to an Amazon S3 bucket.
Skills practiced
- S3 Event Notifications
- Lambda Triggers
- IAM Roles
- Asynchronous Processing
- Intermediate to AdvancedSuggested project
Containerized application deployment
Package a web microservice with Docker, push the container image to Amazon ECR, and execute scalable containers on AWS Fargate without managing servers.
Skills practiced
- Docker
- Amazon ECR
- AWS Fargate
- Application Load Balancer
- AdvancedSuggested project
Cloud infrastructure automation using Terraform
Define, version-control, and provision repeatable multi-AZ cloud network infrastructure on AWS using declarative Terraform configurations.
Skills practiced
- Terraform
- Infrastructure as Code
- Amazon VPC
- State Management
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Whether it's your first IAM user or a production-grade serverless system, learn with official AWS architecture patterns, prepare for certifications, and ship real cloud applications alongside the GCET community.
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LEARN & EXPERIMENT
Curated Developer Resources
Hand-crafted guides, architecture boilerplates, workshop code repositories, and cheat sheets built by GCET student builders for our community.
Curated Learning Roadmaps
Beginner4 Weeks
Cloud Foundations & Free Tier Mastery
Zero to confident on AWS. Master IAM user boundaries, budget alerts, EC2 instance launch, and S3 static hosting without incurring accidental charges.
Recommended for: 1st & 2nd Year Students
- Setting up IAM with MFA & zero root key exposure
- Configuring AWS Budgets & CloudWatch billing alarms ($0 threshold)
- SSH into Ubuntu EC2 with Security Groups & Elastic IPs
- Deploying your first static portfolio site on S3 + CloudFront
Intermediate3 Weeks
Modern Full-Stack on AWS Amplify Gen 2
Build production React / Next.js 15 applications with code-first AWS backend definitions in TypeScript.
Recommended for: Web Developers & Hackathon Participants
- Amplify Gen 2 architecture & file-based backend configuration
- Cognito Auth: Sign-up, social logins & JWT claims
- DynamoDB data modeling & GraphQL / REST endpoints
- CI/CD deployment pipelines on Amplify hosting
Intermediate to Advanced5 Weeks
Serverless Microservices & Event Architecture
Build high-throughput, low-latency microservices that scale to zero when idle using Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB.
Recommended for: Backend & Cloud Engineers
- AWS Lambda lifecycle, layers & cold start optimizations
- Amazon EventBridge for asynchronous decoupled event routing
- DynamoDB Single-Table Design & Global Secondary Indexes (GSIs)
- Infrastructure as Code using AWS CDK with TypeScript
Intermediate4 Weeks
Generative AI Systems with Amazon Bedrock
Construct enterprise-grade Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) applications using Claude, Llama 3, and vector embeddings.
Recommended for: AI/ML Enthusiasts & Final Year Project Teams
- Bedrock Converse API and prompt engineering guardrails
- Chunking documents & generating vectors with Amazon Titan
- Vector indexing in OpenSearch Serverless and pgvector on RDS
- Building full-stack AI streaming chat UIs with Next.js
Labs, Repositories & Masterclasses
AWS FundamentalsBeginner
AWS Free Tier Survival & Budget Safety Guide
Step-by-step checklist to avoid surprise bills: setting up $1 billing alerts, CloudWatch alarms, and auto-terminating test instances.
IAMBudgetsBillingFree Tier
Official Docs · Updated Oct 2026
ProjectsIntermediate
Next.js 15 + AWS Amplify Gen 2 Production Starter
A pre-configured boilerplate with TypeScript, Tailwind CSS, Cognito auth wrappers, and DynamoDB CRUD hooks ready to clone.
Next.jsAmplifyCognitoTypeScript
Official Docs · Updated Sep 2026
AI/MLIntermediate
Building RAG on Bedrock: Complete Workshop Repo
Full workshop source code containing document ingestion pipelines, OpenSearch vector index scripts, and streaming Lambda handlers.
Amazon BedrockRAGOpenSearchPython
Official Docs · Updated Oct 2026
DevOpsIntermediate
Dockerizing & Deploying Node.js to AWS ECS Fargate
Multi-stage Dockerfile patterns, ECR push commands, task definition JSON templates, and ALB target group routing configurations.
DockerECSFargateALB
Official Docs · Updated Aug 2026
Interview PreparationAdvanced
AWS Certified Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) Study Sheet
High-yield architectural comparison tables: S3 storage classes, EBS vs EFS, RDS Multi-AZ vs Read Replicas, and VPC Peering vs Transit Gateway.
SAA-C03CertificationsArchitecture
Free Course · Updated Sep 2026
Problem SolvingBeginner to Intermediate
Debugging 10 Common AWS Deployment Errors
Fixes for S3 403 Access Denied, CORS failures on API Gateway, Lambda VPC timeout bugs, and RDS connection security group misconfigurations.
CORSSecurity GroupsIAM PoliciesVPC
Official Docs · Updated Oct 2026
Interview PreparationAdvanced
Cloud System Design Interview Question Bank
Real systems design prompts solved with AWS architectures: URL shortener with DynamoDB, photo upload pipeline with S3 & SQS, and rate limiter with ElastiCache.
System DesignInterviewsDynamoDBSQS
Official Docs · Updated Jul 2026
DevOpsIntermediate
Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK in TypeScript
Learn to define VPCs, Lambda functions, and DynamoDB tables in pure TypeScript with type checking and reusable construct libraries.
AWS CDKTypeScriptIaC
Official Docs · Updated Sep 2026
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