Mina Markham discusses various stages in the journey of developing a DevOps career, highlighting educational resources and ways of networking and exposing oneself to the community as well as helpful tutoring and getting certifications along the way.
AWS SysOps exam is much deeper than the Cloud Practitioner and tests one's knowledge on how to utilise AWS resources for problem-solving.
Goal was to present something AWS-related for 45 minutes-long session; came up with IoT that led to the creation, deployment, management, and usage of smart devices.
Spent weeks studying for the AWS SysOps exam with multiple projects that could be used to demonstrate knowledge.
Mina is in a continuous process of learning and achieving more certifications such as AWS Security+.
Being part of the tech community helps with networking, exposure, and opportunities to share knowledge, practice public speaking, and learn from others.
Mentors play a significant role in development and success, offering tutoring, study sessions, and help and encouragement along the way.
Passing the AWS SysOps exam was another big milestone in a career change that started from scratch, demonstrating that with dedication and hard work, one can achieve great feats of growth and knowledge.
Despite the numerous challenges and hurdles that come with developing a career in DevOps, Mina Markham remains dedicated to continuous learning and achievements.
Continuous learning proves to be one of the best strategies for achieving success in the industry.