Special Ed Teacher turned Sysadmin and AWS Hero Hiroko Nishimura [Podcast #140]
Hiroko Nishimura, despite being told she'd never work or be independent due to a brain tumor, became a successful technical instructor and AWS hero.
MAIN POINTS FROM TRANSCRIPT
- Hiroko Nishimura was diagnosed with a brain tumor in her early 20s and underwent life-saving surgery.
- She overcame significant disabilities to author technical books and create the AWS newbies community.
- Over 500,000 people have taken her LinkedIn Learning course to prepare for AWS certifications.
TAKEAWAYS
- Perseverance can lead to success despite severe medical challenges.
- Hiroko's resources have significantly impacted the AWS learning community.
- Her journey from special ed teacher to technical instructor serves as an inspiration.