Cloud Career Mentor

Are you ready to kickstart your cloud career? On this podcast, I shared the top 10 things I wish I knew when I started my cloud journey 7 years ago. These lessons will give you a head start in the cloud industry and help you land your first cloud job. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor

Are you looking to land your first cloud job? Use these 5 AWS projects to launch your career in the cloud industry. Fayomi shares high-quality cloud projects that every beginner should have in their portfolio. If you want to get your first job in the cloud industry, then it’s extremely important you complete high-quality projects using the technologies that employers are looking for. By completing these projects, you'll be able to demonstrate your skills in: - Building scalable and secure architectures - Designing and implementing cloud applications - Working with AWS services like EC2, S3, Lambda, and more Listen till the end and share your thoughts in the comments. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor

Are you struggling to get hired as a cloud/DevOps engineer? Watch this video to the end to learn how our guest successfully transitioned from an IT role to a Cloud Solutions Architect in AWS! Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Connect with Kosta Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kmitanovski/

Are you starting your cloud journey but unsure which technologies to focus on? On this podcast, Anna provides a clear and concise roadmap for beginners to the cloud industry! 🚀 - Discover the must-know technologies to learn for your first cloud role - Get a simple and easy-to-follow career roadmap - Kickstart your cloud career with confidence! Whether you're a beginner or looking to transition into the cloud industry, this podcast is perfect for you! Listen now and take the first step towards a successful cloud career! #cloudcomputing #cloudcareer #cloudjobs #careeradvice #cloudtechnology #aws #azure #devops #linux #cicd Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor

Are you still struggling to make a decision to move into the cloud industry? Watch this video and learn how our guest went from working as a network engineer to landing a role as a Solutions architect at AWS. What did he do differently? Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Connect with Ashutosh Pateriya Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/ashutoshpateriya/

Is AWS Cloud the largest and most popular cloud provider? Anna reveals surprising insights about the top cloud providers, helping you make an informed decision for your organization. How familiar are you with the various cloud providers and their unique strengths? Discover the strengths and weaknesses of each to choose the best fit for your business needs. Listen this till the end. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor

Fayomi Fashanu (Cloud Mentor) talks about the importance of learning cloud technologies as an IT professional. Find out different technologies in the cloud industry. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor

A student from the Cloud career mentorship program recently landed a role as a cloud engineer from a Nursing background. Watch video to find out how she did this. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor

Ross share his journey from the armed forces to becoming a cloud engineer. Watch this video if you want to know how he was able to do this. 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Connect with Ross Brook ⁠LinkedIn⁠:   / ross-brook1664  

Salaries of cloud professionals revealed. Watch this before you start your cloud career journey. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:27 Salaries For Cloud Engineers and DevOps Roles 05:47 How much a Solution Architect Earns. 06:44 How to get First Cloud Job?

Summary In this episode, the guest Safae, a cloud consultant, shares her experience and insights on becoming a cloud consultant. She emphasizes the importance of adapting communication style and frequency based on the client's needs and expectations. Safae also discusses the prevalence of multi-cloud strategies and advises focusing on mastering one cloud provider before diversifying. As a cloud consultant, Safae highlights the evolution of responsibilities from technical details to long-term project planning and mentoring. She emphasizes the attributes of curiosity and taking initiative, along with the importance of networking and community involvement. Safae finds satisfaction in seeing clients happy with her work and solving their problems. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Connect with Safae Nabet LinkedIn:   / safae-nabet   Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:21 Getting Started in the Cloud Industry 07:23 Working as a Cloud Consultant 10:41 Challenges of Being a Cloud Consultant 12:07 Multi-Cloud Strategy 13:58 Evolution of Roles and Responsibilities 16:21 Actions and Attributes for Career Advancement 21:05 Advice for Aspiring Cloud Consultants

Anna takes us through strategies to avoid unexpected cloud bills while using AWS. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Chapters 00:00 Introduction 00:55 Strategy 1 04:57: Strategy 2 06:16 Strategy 3

Let's discuss the future of the Cloud Career Mentor channel. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor

In this conversation, Fayomi discusses the cloud industry and provides guidance for individuals looking to break into the field. He emphasizes the importance of understanding if the cloud industry is the right fit for you and highlights the need for a passion for learning new technologies. Fayomi also discusses the realistic timeline for achieving cloud goals and the importance of communication skills in the industry. He concludes by offering a five-step process to help individuals get their first cloud job. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Chapters 00:00 Is the cloud industry right for you? 01:25 The importance of learning in the cloud industry 03:26 Setting realistic timelines for cloud goals 05:08 The importance of communication skills in the cloud industry 06:29 Next steps to getting your first cloud job

This conversation provides a five-step process to help individuals break into the cloud industry. The process includes creating a learning roadmap, mastering technology fundamentals, building simple and advanced projects, and effectively communicating experience. The speaker emphasizes the importance of following a structured plan and developing strong communication skills to stand out in the job search. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Chapters 00:00 Introduction 01:24 Importance of a Learning Roadmap 02:22 Master Technology Fundamentals 03:47 Build Simple Projects 05:08 Build Advanced Projects 08:21 Communicate Your Experience Effectively 10:11 Conclusion and Call to Action

This conversation explores the role of a Site Reliability Engineer (SRE) and provides insights into the day-to-day work, pros and cons, and advice for those considering an SRE role. Our guest, Adama, shares her journey into the cloud industry and highlights the importance of continuous learning and adaptability in the SRE role. The chapters cover topics such as the proactive and reactive work of an SRE, the variety of skills and technologies involved, and the communication skills required. The conversation emphasizes the significance of soft skills and the responsibility of reliability shared by the entire team. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Connect with Adamatalkstech Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/adama-k/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Overview of SRE 02:50 Journey into the Cloud Industry 05:07 Transition to SRE Role 07:47 Day-to-Day Work of an SRE 11:04 Pros and Cons of Being an SRE 17:57 Advice for Those Considering an SRE Role 20:22 Resources and Conclusion

Caleb Oni shares his journey in the cloud industry, from getting fired from his first tech job to transitioning to a cloud career. He emphasizes the importance of continuous learning and improving communication skills. Caleb also discusses the timeline and rejections he faced during his job search. He highlights the positive aspect of the cloud industry, which is the high earning potential, but also mentions the need to constantly learn new things as a challenge. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Connect with Caleb Oni Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/caleb-o-967254173/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 03:21 Getting Fired from First Tech Job 07:09 Transitioning to Cloud Career 09:32 Timeline and Rejections 15:06 Career Progression in Cloud Industry 17:02 Actions and Attributes for Cloud Career Success 18:59 Positive and Negative Aspects of Cloud Industry 22:18 Conclusion and Caleb's YouTube Channel

Despite the tech layoffs making headlines, there are still plenty of opportunities in the cloud industry. This conversation provides three reasons why aspiring cloud professionals shouldn't be scared of the layoff news. It emphasizes the abundance of companies beyond the tech giants that require cloud skills. The growth of the cloud computing industry is highlighted, along with the importance of taking a long-term perspective. The conversation concludes by offering steps to secure an entry-level cloud role. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Chapters 00:00 Introduction: Is it Worth Getting into the Cloud? 01:23 Acknowledging the Impact of Layoffs 02:21 Abundance of Opportunities Beyond Tech Giants 03:18 The Growth of the Cloud Computing Industry 04:44 Taking a Long-Term Perspective 05:14 Steps to Get Your First Entry-Level Cloud Role

In this conversation, Fayomi debunks misconceptions about entry-level cloud jobs and provides insights into the reality of the industry. He discusses the AWS Cloud Up for Her Solution Architect Associate program and emphasizes the importance of learning beyond AWS technologies. Fayomi explains why solution architects earn high salaries due to the scale and magnitude of their projects. He highlights the need for skills beyond certifications and discourages relying solely on certifications for high-paying jobs. Finally, Fayomi offers step-by-step guidance on how to break into the cloud industry and secure an entry-level position. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Misconceptions about Entry-Level Cloud Jobs 03:19 AWS Cloud Up for Her Solution Architect Associate Program 06:20 Why Solutions Architects Earn High Salaries 09:11 The Importance of Skills Beyond Certifications 10:14 Correlation vs Causation in Cloud Certifications and Salaries 12:50 Steps to Get Your First Cloud Job

In this conversation, Rafaela Han, a FinOps specialist, discusses the importance of FinOps and how it drives business value. She explains that FinOps is a framework that combines cost optimization and cloud management practices, emphasizing financial accountability across the organization. Rafaela highlights the interconnectedness of cost optimization with other pillars of the well-architected framework, such as operational efficiency, performance, security, and sustainability. She shares strategies for cost optimization, including right-sizing resources, using spot instances, and implementing reserved instances and savings plans. Rafaela also emphasizes the value of FinOps in helping organizations align their cloud practices with business goals and improve cost optimization. She provides advice for those looking to enter the FinOps field, emphasizing the importance of technical knowledge, staying up-to-date with the latest technologies, and understanding the business requirements. Connect With Cloud Career Mentor 🗞️ Get a FREE guide on 3 Simple Steps To First Cloud Job: https://app.cloudcareermentor.com/podcast-3-simple-steps-opt-in 💻 Join Cloud Career Acceleration Program: http://www.cloudcareermentor.com Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: www.linkedin.com/company/cloud-career-mentor 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Connect with Raphaela Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/raphaelahan/ Chapters 00:00 Introduction and Background 01:54 What is FinOps? 06:29 The FinOps Framework 08:54 Day-to-Day as a FinOps Consultant 13:07 Strategies for Cloud Cost Optimization 18:51 Value of FinOps for Organizations 28:50 Advice for Entering the FinOps Field 33:07 Conclusion and Contact Information