Kim Majerus leads the U.S. Academic Medical Centers and state & local government and education vertical at AWS. Her sales organization includes EdTech and GovTech independent software vendors (ISVs), healthcare solution and vertical strategy leaders who focus on Health and Human Services, Justice and Public Safety, Transportation and the Internet of Things for state and local government customers. Prior to joining AWS, Kim spent 16 years at Cisco Systems, most recently as VP of Cisco Public Sector for the U.S. State, Local and Education Market Segment. Before that, Kim held positions in engineering, service provider sales, partner channels, global channels and as General Manager for Ireland.Kim dedicates much of her time to mentoring young women and promoting STEAM education in her local community. She has received many honors, including State Scoop’s 2021 Top 50 Industry Leader award, State Top 50 Women in Technology, YWCA Silicon Valley leaders, and Top 50 Business Leaders in Ireland.