Mario Lechończak

On 16 June 2025, AWS announced a new enhancement to AWS Network Firewall: native integration with AWS Transit Gateway. Initially, this feature was supported in a few regions, but as of 8 July, it became available across all AWS regions. What does the native integration do? Previously, connecting AWS Network Firewall to AWS Transit Gateway required creating and managing a dedicated VPC with subnets and route tables. With native integration, you can now directly attach your Network Firewall to your Transit Gateway, eliminating the need for additional VPCs or complex routing configurations....

Last week, I had the chance to attend the AWS Summit in Katowice, and it was an amazing experience! The event was packed with energy, innovation, and opportunities to connect with fellow tech enthusiasts. What Stood Out Inspiring Sessions: I joined several sessions on networking architectures, AI/ML, and cloud security. Each one offered practical insights and real-world examples. Networking: I met lots of interesting people, architects, and AWS partners. The conversations were as valuable as the sessions themselves....

After months of dedication, study, and hands-on experience, I’m thrilled to announce a major personal achievement: I’ve officially earned the Kubestronaut title from the Cloud Native Computing Foundation (CNCF). This title is awarded to professionals who have successfully completed all five Kubernetes certifications: KCNA – Kubernetes and Cloud Native Associate CKA – Certified Kubernetes Administrator CKAD – Certified Kubernetes Application Developer CKS – Certified Kubernetes Security Specialist KCSA – Kubernetes and Cloud Security Associate This journey has been filled with late nights, YAML battles, and lots of kubectl, but it’s been absolutely worth it....