Avid and AWS are partnering to transform media production workflows with faster, flexible, more efficient cloud operations.
In this episode, we discover more about how Avid Content Core, built on AWS, is helping media organizations deliver enterprise workflows at scale. We also discuss practical examples of how Avid NEXIS and Media Composer on AWS are enabling new methods of remote collaboration to empower global teams to meet deadlines and maintain quality from around the world—all backed by enterprise-class security. Avid and AWS offers an innovative ecosystem for tackling modern production challenges anywhere, anytime.
Our Guests This Episode
Rachel Kelley, Principal Tech BD, AWS
Rachel Kelley is a principal tech BD at AWS, supporting Amazon’s own M&E customers. She operates at the intersection of tech and media in service of storytelling. In 2025, she oversaw delivery of the innovative Prime Insights NASCAR Burn Bar. Prior to AWS, she worked in M&E tech and management consulting, with projects ranging from the first fully automated cloud-based DCP mastering and packaging of a tentpole title, to streamlining music royalties payouts.
Daniel Gonzales, Partner Solutions Architect, AWS
Daniel Gonzales is a worldwide partner solutions architect at AWS, where he partners with leading media technology providers to architect scalable, cloud-native workflows supporting content creation, asset management, distribution, and analytics. As an Emmy Award-winning technologist with more than 20 years of experience spanning audio engineering, broadcast operations, and cloud solutions, Daniel brings a practical perspective shaped by his experience supporting large-scale broadcast, studio, and sports media workflows.
Brandon Lindauer, Global Specialist, AWS
Brandon Lindauer is a global specialist at AWS focused on content creation workflows in media & entertainment. Brandon has spent nearly two decades in the M&E industry and is passionate about raising the bar in post production. He has worked at several studios, both large and small, creating innovative solutions to improve operations, and has extensive experience in cloud computing. Before coming to AWS, he held positions such as director of IT and principal architect.
Anna Buzzard, Senior Product Manager, Avid
Anna leads the international teams developing Avid Content Core and MediaCentral. With more than 15 years’ experience in the broadcast, news, and sports industry, she is a highly creative, energetic, and passionate professional. Her background lies in product design, product strategy, Agile methodologies, pre-sales, and people management.
Danny Hollingsworth, Director of Post-Production, Product Marketing, Avid
Danny is a media technology leader specializing in post-production strategy and go-to-market execution. He brings extensive experience aligning product innovation with real business needs across broadcast, studio, and creative markets. At Avid, Danny leads product marketing for the post-production portfolio.
More Resources
For more on this topic, check out
Avid on AWS – Delivering outstanding workflows at scale for both cloud and hybrid operations
AvidContent Core – Discover more about Avid’s award-winning content data platform for media production
Media Composer Extensions – Get the latest updates on hundreds of partner extensions in the works
Video Post Production – Find out how Media Composer is enabling AI-powered workflows
Avid NEXIS storage solutions – Tried and tested storage solution for the most demanding production environments
Contact Us
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Credits
Host: Craig Wilson
Production team: Owen Lynch and Wim Van den Broeck
Theme Music: Greg “Stryke” Chin
