About

Melissa Harris, Ph.D. is a technical empath with over 15 years of experience in biomedical research and cloud computing. She is currently an AWS Instructor at ine, where she is passionate about training and writing. Her expertise in AWS has been honed through her previous roles as a Technical Trainer and Technical Writer at Amazon. In her role as a Technical Trainer, Melissa grew the cloud computing skills of AWS customers by delivering virtual instructor-led training. As a Technical Writer, she wrote and published technical white papers, reference architectures, blogs, and other content for AWS customers by working with subject matter experts to capture current and best practices. Melissa's educational background includes a Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Neuroscience and a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Mathematics from the University of Wisconsin Madison. Her technical stack includes AWS, Research Scientist, AI, and Web. Melissa is a technical empath who is passionate about understanding the needs of her clients and students. She is skilled at communicating complex technical concepts in a way that is easy to understand and is dedicated to helping her students and clients achieve their goals. Melissa is a natural problem solver and is always looking for ways to improve processes and systems. Overall, Melissa Harris, Ph.D. is a highly experienced technical professional with a diverse skillset and a passion for training and writing. Her expertise in AWS and cloud computing, combined with her ability to communicate complex technical concepts, make her a valuable asset to any team.