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Overview
Matt Garman is the Chief Executive Officer of Amazon Web Services (AWS), the cloud computing division of Amazon. He assumed the CEO role in 2024, succeeding Adam Selipsky, and has been instrumental in guiding AWS through the AI transformation of cloud computing.
Background
- Long-time AWS executive with various leadership roles
- Previously led AWS sales, marketing, and go-to-market operations
- Became AWS CEO as the division intensified focus on AI services and competitive positioning against Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud
Key Positions (2026)
11,000 Intern Hiring Announcement (May 2026)
At the “What’s Next with AWS” event in late April 2026, Garman announced Amazon would hire 11,000 software engineering interns and early-career developers globally in 2026.
His key message: AI is not replacing software engineers but accelerating demand for them.
AI as Career Accelerator
Garman emphasized:
- AI automates repetitive coding tasks
- Allows developers to focus on complex system design
- End-to-end application building becoming more valuable than basic code authoring
- Demand for skilled developers continues to grow despite AI advances
Strategic Context
This announcement came despite recent workforce reductions at Amazon, demonstrating:
- Continued investment in talent pipeline
- Confidence in long-term demand for software engineering
- Differentiation between junior/entry-level and senior/specialized roles