AWS Game Days

Transform your team's AWS capabilities through Mechanical Rock's immersive Game Day events. Co-delivered with AWS representatives, these hands-on technical workshops create engaging, real-world scenarios that help teams build confidence and expertise with AWS services. Our expertly crafted challenges simulate actual cloud scenarios, allowing your teams to learn and experiment in a safe, guided environment.

Understanding the Value of Experiential Learning

Traditional training often struggles to prepare teams for real-world cloud challenges. While documentation and lectures provide foundational knowledge, there's no substitute for hands-on experience in responding to actual cloud scenarios. Game Days bridge this gap by creating realistic situations where teams can apply their knowledge and learn from both successes and failures.

Technology leaders across Australia recognise that their teams need more than theoretical knowledge:

Your teams might be hesitant to experiment with new AWS services in production environments. Perhaps they lack confidence in responding to real-world incidents. Maybe you're looking for ways to validate your disaster recovery procedures without risking production systems. Game Days address these challenges by providing a safe, guided environment for practical learning.

Our Game Day Experience

At Mechanical Rock, we collaborate with AWS to deliver engaging, educational Game Days that combine technical challenges with strategic thinking:

Immersive Scenarios

We create realistic scenarios that mirror common cloud challenges

Production Incidents

Participants navigate through carefully crafted incidents that simulate real-world problems:

Service disruptions requiring investigation and resolution
Performance degradation scenarios requiring optimisation
Security incidents demanding rapid response
Scaling challenges under simulated load
Database failure scenarios requiring failover
Network connectivity issues needing diagnosis
Configuration drift requiring detection and correction
Multi-service incidents requiring coordinated response

Architecture Challenges

Teams work through complex architectural problems:

High-availability design implementation
Disaster recovery procedure testing
Cost optimisation exercises
Security control implementation
Performance tuning scenarios
Serverless architecture deployment
Container orchestration challenges
Infrastructure as Code exercises

Expert Facilitation

Our Game Days are led by experienced facilitators who guide teams through challenges

Technical Guidance:

Real-time support from AWS and Mechanical Rock experts
Strategic advice on approach and solution design
Best practice recommendations
Architecture pattern guidance
Service capability explanations
Problem-solving strategies
Performance optimisation tips
Security consideration insights

Learning Support:

Clear scenario documentation
Step-by-step guidance when needed
Knowledge sharing opportunities
Group discussion facilitation
Question and answer sessions
Best practice reviews
Lessons learned workshops
Follow-up resources

Creating Lasting Value

Our Game Day experiences deliver multiple benefits:

Enhanced Team Capabilities: Your teams develop practical skills they can immediately apply in their daily work. They gain confidence in using AWS services and handling real-world scenarios. The hands-on experience helps cement theoretical knowledge into practical understanding.

Improved Incident Response: Teams practice responding to incidents in a safe environment, building muscle memory for actual events. They learn to collaborate effectively under pressure and develop systematic approaches to problem-solving. The experience helps identify gaps in current procedures and knowledge.

Team Building: Game Days create opportunities for teams to work together in new ways. The shared experience builds camaraderie and improves communication. Teams develop stronger working relationships that benefit their daily operations.

Game Day Formats

We offer flexible formats to suit different needs:

Single-Day

Full-day immersive experiences
Focused technical challenges
Immediate feedback and guidance
Team collaboration exercises
Real-time problem solving
Expert facilitation throughout
Comprehensive debriefing
Action item development

Multi-Day

Progressive learning experiences
Multiple scenario types
Extended practical exercises
In-depth architecture reviews
Comprehensive solution development
Detailed feedback sessions
Implementation planning
Follow-up support

Why Partner with Mechanical Rock

As an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, we bring deep expertise in AWS services and architecture. Our collaboration with AWS ensures that Game Days reflect current best practices and emerging cloud patterns. Our experienced facilitators create engaging, educational experiences that deliver lasting value.

We combine technical excellence with practical business understanding, ensuring our Game Days address real-world challenges. Our collaborative approach ensures that learning translates into improved operational practices.