UC Davis Health IT Infrastructure & Cybersecurity wins AWS Game Day
(SACRAMENTO)
On Friday, October 10, a talented team of IT Infrastructure and Security engineers from UC Davis Health participated in the AWS Game Day, a challenging 4-hour event that brought together teams from across the entire University of California system. The objective: to compete head-to-head, delivering cost-optimized technical designs for a series of complex cloud scenarios.
Competition details
AWS Game Day is renowned for its fast-paced, hands-on format, encouraging participants to think creatively and strategically under pressure. Teams were tasked with designing solutions that balanced performance, reliability, and cost-efficiency, pushing their skills to the limit in real-world cloud environments.
This year's event saw 15 teams vying for the top spot, each representing different UC campuses and the Office of the President. The collaborative yet competitive atmosphere fostered innovation and cross-campus networking, as participants tackled technical challenges and shared best practices in cloud architecture and security.
UC Davis Health’s achievement
Out of all the competing teams, the team from UC Davis Health emerged as the champion! Their expertise in cloud optimization and security, combined with effective teamwork and strategic problem-solving, positioned them ahead of their peers. This victory not only highlights their technical prowess but also underscores UC Davis Health’s commitment to excellence and leadership in cloud solutioning within the UC system.
The winning team from UC Davis Health consisted of the following individuals:
Kevin Kayser – Cloud Engineer
Matt Mackenzie – Cloud Architect
Chad Slagle – Database Administrator
David Lam – Security Engineer
David Wong – Security Engineer
Looking forward
The success at AWS Game Day demonstrates the strength and dedication of the UC Davis Health Cloud and Security engineering community. Their achievement sets a benchmark for future participation and inspires continued advancement in cloud technologies across the university.
Congratulations to the entire team for their outstanding performance and for bringing home the top honors!
