AWS SBGAWS Student Builder Group • USJ Chapter

Where Student Builders
Architect the Cloud.

Learn AWS by building real systems. Explore generative AI with Amazon Bedrock, architect serverless cloud infrastructure, and launch production grade projects with the student developer community at University of Sri Jayewardenepura.

350+
Active Student Builders
24+
Workshops & Bootcamps
40+
AWS Certifications Pursued
15+
Cloud Projects Built
[ WHY JOIN AWS SBG USJ ]

Why Join AWS Student Builder Group?

Accelerate your cloud career through hands-on architectures, mentorship from industry experts, and a thriving community of student developers.

[ 01 • REAL ARCHITECTURES ]PRACTICAL

Learn AWS Services

Get hands-on experience building scalable applications with Serverless, Bedrock, DynamoDB, and ECS. Move from theory directly to production code.

[ 02 • INDUSTRY MENTORSHIP ]COMMUNITY

Network with Experts

Connect with AWS Community Heroes, Solutions Architects, and passionate student builders across Sri Lanka through direct technical AMAs and mentorship.

[ 03 • CREDENTIAL SPRINTS ]CREDENTIALS

Earn Certifications

Access structured study groups, practice labs, and exam voucher guidance for AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect certifications.

[ 04 • CAMPUS INNOVATION ]PORTFOLIO

Launch Real-World Projects

Collaborate in cloud hackathons, architect campus-scale solutions for USJ, and graduate with a verifiable production portfolio on GitHub.

[ CURATED STUDENT PATHWAYS ]

Hands-On Learning Tracks

Step-by-step technical roadmaps designed for USJ undergraduates. Move from introductory theory directly to building production architectures on AWS.

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[ TRACK // 01 ]Beginner to Associate
FOUNDATION

Cloud Foundations & Architecture

🎯 Target: AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner (CLF-C02)

Master core cloud fundamentals, IAM security governance, high availability VPC networking, and scalable storage on AWS.

Core Lab Competencies:
IAM & Security Policies
Amazon EC2 & Auto Scaling
Amazon S3 & Storage Tiers
VPC & Subnet Topologies
Format: Hands-on Labs & Study CohortsJoin Cohort
[ TRACK // 02 ]Intermediate
BUILDER

Serverless & Full-Stack Cloud Apps

🎯 Target: AWS Certified Developer Associate

Write production Infrastructure as Code with AWS CDK and build event-driven microservices with zero idle server cost.

Core Lab Competencies:
AWS Lambda & EventBridge
Amazon DynamoDB Single-Table Design
Amazon API Gateway
AWS CDK (TypeScript & Python)
Format: Hands-on Labs & Study CohortsJoin Cohort
[ TRACK // 03 ]Advanced AI
GENAI

Generative AI with Amazon Bedrock

🎯 Target: AWS Certified AI Practitioner

Architect production Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) pipelines, multi-agent workflows, and secure Bedrock foundation models.

Core Lab Competencies:
Amazon Bedrock & Knowledge Bases
Vector Databases & OpenSearch
Prompt Engineering & Guardrails
Multi-Agent Coordination
Format: Hands-on Labs & Study CohortsJoin Cohort
[ TRACK // 04 ]Intermediate to Advanced
DEVOPS

Cloud DevOps & Modern CI/CD

🎯 Target: AWS Certified DevOps Engineer

Automate containerized deployments with AWS Fargate, GitHub Actions, and production CloudWatch observability.

Core Lab Competencies:
Amazon ECS & AWS Fargate
Automated CI/CD with GitHub Actions
CloudWatch Metrics & Synthetics
Domain Routing with Route 53
Format: Hands-on Labs & Study CohortsJoin Cohort
[ OFFICIAL AWS BUILDER BENEFITS ]

Student Rewards at USJ

Every learner participating in our workshops, hackathons, and community sprints earns official recognition, cloud resources, and verifiable career milestones.

AWS CREDITS

Promotional Cloud Credits

Up to $30 - $100 in promotional AWS credits to build personal architectures, test services, and deploy production apps with zero personal expense.

ZERO OUT-OF-POCKET COST
SKILL BUILDER

12 Months Free Skill Builder

Full access to official AWS Skill Builder courses, Cloud Quest 3D gamified learning, hands-on guided sandbox labs, and practice exams.

600+ OFFICIAL COURSES
CERTIFICATIONS

Exam Voucher Guidance

Subsidized and discounted exam vouchers, study group cohorts, and direct mentorship for AWS Cloud Practitioner and Solutions Architect certifications.

GLOBAL AWS CREDENTIALS
COMMUNITY SWAG

Swag & Digital Badges

Exclusive AWS Student Builder Group stickers, apparel, and verifiable Credly digital badges to spotlight your skills to tech employers.

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AWS Student Builder Groups

Connect with other students on campus. Build together on the cloud.

AWS Student Builder Groups
GRID: 7x7 • CORE: USJ

About the program

AWS Student Builder Groups (formerly AWS Cloud Clubs) are vibrant, student-led communities on post-secondary school campuses worldwide. Students come together to explore cloud technology, build innovative software architectures, and master industry-grade cloud skills.

Membership is open to any learner actively enrolled in a post-secondary institution aged 18+ who is ready to build their future. Every group is led by Student Builder Group Leaders who are passionate about bringing their communities to life.

With support from AWS, our USJ chapter organizes hands-on workshops, cloud certification prep cohorts, and project showcases that empower Sri Lankan undergraduates to graduate cloud-ready.

Frequently Asked Questions

Membership is open to any learner actively enrolled at the University of Sri Jayewardenepura (USJ) aged 18+ who is ready to build their future—across Applied Sciences, Computing, Technology, Engineering, Management, and Humanities. No prior cloud or coding experience is required.
[ WORKSHOPS & SPRINTS ]

Upcoming Builder Sessions

Hands-on, free cloud sessions led by certified student architects and AWS community leaders.

Bootcamp
VIRTUAL

AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner Bootcamp

Oct 10, 202609:00 AM - 04:00 PM IST

An intensive, hands-on weekend bootcamp covering core AWS services, cloud economics, IAM security, and architectural best practices to prepare USJ students for CLF-C02 certification.

#Cloud Practitioner#Hands-on Lab#Certification Prep#IAM

INSTRUCTORS / SPEAKERS:

Waruna UdaraEvent & Logistics Lead
AWS Solutions Architect GuestSenior Solutions Architect
Workshop
IN-PERSON

Building Production Serverless Apps with AWS CDK & TypeScript

Oct 24, 202602:00 PM - 05:30 PM IST

Learn Infrastructure as Code (IaC) by synthesizing real-world serverless microservices with AWS Lambda, API Gateway, and DynamoDB using AWS CDK.

#AWS CDK#TypeScript#Lambda#DynamoDB

INSTRUCTORS / SPEAKERS:

ErangaTechnical Lead
[ STUDENT ARCHITECTURES ]

Built by USJ Students

Explore cloud-native applications, AI assistants, and IoT systems engineered by our guild builders.

AI/ML
48

USJ Campus AI Smart Navigator

A conversational campus assistant built with Amazon Bedrock, Lambda, and OpenSearch to assist students with course queries, faculty offices, and academic calendars.

AWS ARCHITECTURE

Amazon BedrockAWS LambdaAmazon OpenSearchAmazon S3

STUDENT BUILDERS

Waruna Udara [Full Stack & Cloud Lead]Kavindu Perera [Prompt Engineering]
IoT
32

USJ Micro-Climate IoT Station

Real-time environmental sensor network across university botanical grounds streaming telemetry to AWS IoT Core and visualized via DynamoDB & QuickSight.

AWS ARCHITECTURE

AWS IoT CoreAmazon DynamoDBAWS LambdaAmazon QuickSight

STUDENT BUILDERS

Tharindu Fernando [Hardware & IoT]Sanduni Silva [Data Analytics]
[ OUR MISSION • USJ CHAPTER ]

“To democratize cloud education at USJ—building skills, fostering community, and preparing students for the future of technology.”

We aim to create an inclusive environment where students can access cloud knowledge, gain hands-on experience, and grow together. Through workshops, mentorship, and real-world projects, we empower individuals to build practical skills and become future-ready tech leaders.