How I Became a Cloud Engineer: My Personal Journey

TLDRIn this video, I share my personal journey of how I became a Cloud Engineer and offer advice for those interested in starting a career in IT. Motivated by the desire to secure a better future for my child, I found motivation and began my journey. I researched different IT jobs, compared job requirements, and found my path in database administration. I took courses, built a network, and learned how to navigate IT interviews. After gaining experience, I made the switch to work remotely and found a balance between work and family.

Key insights

🚀Find motivation for starting a career in IT, such as securing a better future for yourself or your family.

🧩Research different IT jobs, compare job requirements, and determine the best path for your career.

📚Take relevant courses, build a network, and get help from experienced professionals to succeed in your chosen IT field.

🏋️‍♂️Focus on passing IT interviews as it is crucial for landing a job, and you can learn technical skills on the job.

🌍Consider working remotely to achieve a better work-life balance and enjoy the freedom to work from anywhere in the world.

Q&A

What motivated you to start a career in IT?

—The desire to secure a better future for my child motivated me to start a career in IT.

How did you decide on the path of database administration?

—I researched different IT jobs, compared job requirements, and found that database administration aligned well with my skills and interests.

What advice do you have for someone starting a career in IT?

—Take relevant courses, build a network, and get help from experienced professionals. Focus on passing IT interviews, as it is crucial for landing a job.

Is it necessary to have technical knowledge before starting an IT job?

—While technical knowledge is important, focus on learning and gaining experience on the job. The ability to pass IT interviews is often more important than technical expertise.

What are the benefits of working remotely?

—Working remotely offers a better work-life balance, flexibility, and the ability to work from anywhere in the world.

Timestamped Summary

00:00Introduction to the video and the speaker's background.

02:51Finding motivation for starting a career in IT.

08:52Researching different IT jobs and choosing a career path in database administration.

11:47Taking relevant courses, building a network, and getting help from experienced professionals.

13:00Importance of focusing on passing IT interviews and learning technical skills on the job.

15:15Transitioning to remote work for a better work-life balance and flexibility.

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