From Zero to Cloud Engineer in Three Months: My Journey and Tips

🌤️The cloud industry is expected to be a $800 billion market by 2025

💡Learning the four core cloud fundamentals (networking, virtualization, operating systems, databases) is crucial

🛠️Building projects and having hands-on experience is more valuable than just certifications

🚀Specializing in a specific area like devops or serverless development can lead to better job opportunities and higher pay

🔀The cloud industry is continuously evolving, so keep learning and stay up to date with new tools and services

What are the core AWS services to focus on as a beginner?

—AWS EC2, IAM, VPC, S3, CloudFront, Route 53, CloudWatch, and Lambda are essential core services to learn

Do I need coding skills to be a Cloud Engineer?

—While coding skills are not mandatory, having knowledge of programming languages like Python can give you an advantage and make learning new tools easier

How can I showcase my cloud skills to potential employers?

—Building projects and creating a cloud resume using infrastructures code like Terraform can demonstrate your skills effectively

How important are certifications for getting a cloud job?

—Certifications can enhance your resume and show a baseline understanding, but hands-on experience and projects carry more weight in the industry

How can I stay updated with the constantly evolving cloud industry?

—Stay connected with the cloud community, follow influential cloud professionals on social media, and continuously learn new tools and services

00:00In this video, I share my journey of becoming a Cloud Engineer in just three months.

03:35I recommend starting with learning the four core cloud fundamentals: networking, virtualization, operating systems, and databases.

08:57Building projects and gaining hands-on experience is more valuable than just having certifications.

10:56Specializing in a specific area like devops or serverless development can lead to better job opportunities and higher pay.

11:57The cloud industry is constantly evolving, so it's important to continuously learn and stay up to date with new tools and services.