An office Secret Santa, traditionally managed through simple spreadsheets and direct messages, has been transformed into a highly automated process using a tech-driven approach that leverages a build pipeline and AWS services. The initiative involves a Bash script and JavaScript code to manage the Secret Santa process, including collecting gift hints and delivery addresses, which are stored as build metadata. The system utilizes an AWS Lambda function to process inputs, assign Secret Santas using a deterministic seed for re-execution, and send notifications via Amazon SES, effectively replacing the role of a human coordinator. This over-engineered project, inspired by Tim Lucas's Buildkite Secret Santa, aims to free up the organizer to enjoy the festivities while maintaining the element of surprise in gift-giving.