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AWS names three new AWS Heroes for September 2026
Key points
- Avinash Shashikant Dalvi (Bengaluru, India) is a Serverless Hero.
- Joanne Skiles (Orlando, USA) is a Serverless Hero.
- Xiaofei Li (Shanghai, China) is a Community Hero.
- AWS Heroes share knowledge and build communities.
New AWS Heroes Announced
AWS has announced three new members to its AWS Heroes program for September 2026. The AWS Heroes program recognizes individuals globally who contribute to the AWS community by sharing expertise, mentoring others, and fostering community growth.
Avinash Shashikant Dalvi
Avinash Shashikant Dalvi, based in Bengaluru, India, was named a Serverless Hero. He is a tech architect and co-organizer of AWS User Group Bengaluru, focusing on serverless, containers, and production-ready applications on AWS. Dalvi has given over 40 community talks, publishes the AWS for Product Builders newsletter, and creates technical content on Amazon ECS, AWS Fargate, AWS Lambda, and AWS Amplify.
Joanne Skiles
Joanne Skiles from Orlando, USA, was recognized as a Serverless Hero. She is an engineering leader and educator with over 16 years of experience in full-stack systems, including serverless architecture and AI systems on AWS. Skiles organizes the Orlando AWS User Group, teaches cloud and AI concepts via her YouTube channel, conference talks, and podcasts, and is a professor at Rollins College where she runs the Transparent Systems lab.
Xiaofei Li
Xiaofei Li from Shanghai, China, was named a Community Hero. He is an AWS Golden Jacket holder and an active community leader in the Greater China Region, leading the Kiro, Amazon Quick, and Tokyo Chinese AWS communities. Li founded the Kiro Chinese User Community (5,000+ members) and initiated the Chinese localization of AWS Builder Cards across 15 cities and 3,000+ participants. He also mentors underserved students and supports Women in Tech initiatives.
Program Details
The AWS Heroes program highlights individuals who make significant contributions to the AWS developer community. More information about the program and how to connect with Heroes is available on the AWS Heroes webpage.
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AWS recognized Avinash Shashikant Dalvi, Joanne Skiles, and Xiaofei Li as new AWS Heroes for September 2026. These individuals are acknowledged for their contributions to the AWS community through knowledge sharing, mentorship, and community building.