AWS Lambda and python numpy module

Question

I am trying to import a python deployment package in aws lambda. The python code uses numpy. I followed the deployment package instructions for virtual env but it still gave

Answer 1

Using Numpy is a real pain.

Numpy needs to be properly compiled on the same OS as it runs. This means that you need to install/compile Numpy on an AMI image in order for it erun properly in Lambda.

The easiest way to do this is to start a small EC2 instance and install it there. Then copy the compiled files (from /usr/lib/python/site-packages/numpy). These are the files you need to include in your Lambda package.

I believe you can also use the serverless tool to achieve this.