AWS - Being an AWS employee and an AWS partner, at the same time.
Having a little trouble trying to beat my ethics here. My company is an AWS partner, and I'm afraid of answering to Amazon emails (i.e. account manager ). Since it's a small company, no one else have the expertise or tech knowledge in order to get involved with AWS topics with customers, other than administrative tasks. As the sole owner, it's a something between being self-employed with occasional outsourced admin assistance. Hell, I've been even invited to re:Invent and to special private training events. Should I notify my manager? Should I participate in a session in which I or a colleague would be the presenter? Should I approach one of AWS customers knowing that my company could supply their need? Should I let customers know if they are the ones approaching us? I can't seem to find anything in the contract that prohibits it so. In case you ask, I received an offer, and since I would be having more income through this job with AWS, I decided to accept it. Besides the increased income, and new contact ecosystem, I'll be in a better position to understand how AWS works in terms of - if they would be a good option for an upcoming project related to cloud. I know the guys are the big ones, but it's OK to recognize that Microsoft also has their own loyal Windows-based customers, which would be the majority of consumers of that new project. What you guys think?
Is an AWS partner an AWS employee? I’ve only heard of potential issues with employees actually employed by AWS itself
No. The partnership is with a company. In this case, it happens that I'm also part of that company while working for AWS.
So you are a blue badge employee under AWS? If so, I’d be careful what you do as far as conflicts. If you’re green badge/contractor/partner you’re probably fine.
Good way to be black balled. why risk it
Black balled as a partner or as an employee?
Wtf are you talking about
Jack is the owner of Company A. Company A is an AWS partner. AWS offered a job to Jack, probably without realizing Jack is with a partner. Jack accepted the offer. Now, he is on a position in which perks, account management, private training, etc, are being offered to Company A by AWS. Sometimes Jack participates in that offerings. Company A is on a position in which it can take advantage from AWS customers' needs. Jack would like to take care of those needs through Company A. Got the picture?
Conflict of interest. Avoid. Also, you can’t work two full time jobs.
That's absolutely a conflict of interest. You have access to privileged information as an AWS employee that gives you a competitive advantage. I'd be surprised if your employment contract does not forbid any other employment. Pick one.
Do it
Sounds like a good advice. Let's make up some substance for it. How?