Episode Details:

• Duration: ~32 minutes
• Date: 2026-01-26
• Speakers: Bret Pontillo (Host), Ludo Francois (CEO & Founder, TrackIt), Brad Winett (President & Partner, TrackIt)

Episode Summary:

In this episode, Bret Pontillo sits down with TrackIt's leadership team to explore how system integrators are transforming education through AWS cloud solutions. Ludo Francois and Brad Winett share their journey from traditional infrastructure to cloud-native solutions, discussing how they're helping educational institutions leverage streaming media, AI, and custom applications. The conversation covers everything from virtual classroom technology to innovative partnerships with institutions like Epitech Paris, demonstrating how cloud technology is making education more accessible and engaging.

Key Discussion Points:

• TrackIt's evolution from storage infrastructure to AWS-focused system integrator
• Building custom streaming solutions for educational content delivery
• Monetization strategies for educational media (ad insertion, subscription models)
• Virtual classroom technology and student experience optimization
• Partnership model with Epitech Paris for hands-on AWS training
• AI applications in education (curriculum building, virtual tutors, automated testing)
• Custom video platforms as alternatives to YouTube for educational content

Featured Technologies:

• Amazon CloudFront
• AWS IVS (Interactive Video Service)
• Amazon ECS and EKS (Kubernetes)
• Custom CDN solutions
• AI/ML services for education

Key Takeaways:

• Cloud technology enables educational institutions to transition from in-person to virtual classrooms effectively
• Custom streaming platforms provide educators with full control over content monetization and user experience
• Hands-on, lab-based training programs accelerate cloud skills development for students
• AI is transforming education through personalized tutoring, automated assessment, and curriculum development
• Strategic partnerships between tech companies and educational institutions create symbiotic learning opportunities

Resources Mentioned:

• Trackflix (custom Netflix-like platform for education)
• Epitech Paris Graduate School of Digital Innovation
• AWS SkillBuilder
• TrackIt Medium articles
• TrackIt YouTube channel

Tags:

#EdTech #AWS #CloudComputing #StreamingMedia #VirtualClassroom #AIinEducation #HigherEducation #SystemIntegrator #DigitalTransformation #StudentExperience