Working as a Cloud Consultant
Beyene, Dagmawi (2023)
2023
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https://urn.fi/URN:NBN:fi:amk-2023120433951
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This paper provides a detailed record of the author's professional experiences as a cloud consultant at CGI Suomi. The author's diary entries, which span several weeks, offer insights into their journey in learning and applying various aspects of cloud computing, including AWS and Azure services, cloud security, serverless computing, and containerization.
The author's practical tasks and theoretical learning sessions contribute to a deeper understanding of cloud computing concepts. The author also earns relevant certifications, further validating their knowledge and skills in the field. These experiences reflect the author's transition from an introductory to an intermediate level of expertise.
In addition to technical skills, the paper highlights the development of essential soft skills. The author reflects on the importance of collaboration, conflict resolution, time management, and resilience in a professional setting. These soft skills are identified as valuable assets that contribute to the success of cloud initiatives.
The author also discusses the value of maintaining a diary for professional development. The diary serves as an evidence-based tool for tracking growth over time and identifying areas for future development. It establishes a roadmap for continuous improvement and professional growth in the rapidly advancing field of cloud computing.
The paper underscores the importance of hands-on experience, theoretical learning, and self-reflection in professional development. The author's experiences reveal a holistic approach to learning, emphasizing the need to align technical solutions with business objectives, validate skills through certifications, and continuously strive for growth in the dynamic field of cloud computing.
The author's practical tasks and theoretical learning sessions contribute to a deeper understanding of cloud computing concepts. The author also earns relevant certifications, further validating their knowledge and skills in the field. These experiences reflect the author's transition from an introductory to an intermediate level of expertise.
In addition to technical skills, the paper highlights the development of essential soft skills. The author reflects on the importance of collaboration, conflict resolution, time management, and resilience in a professional setting. These soft skills are identified as valuable assets that contribute to the success of cloud initiatives.
The author also discusses the value of maintaining a diary for professional development. The diary serves as an evidence-based tool for tracking growth over time and identifying areas for future development. It establishes a roadmap for continuous improvement and professional growth in the rapidly advancing field of cloud computing.
The paper underscores the importance of hands-on experience, theoretical learning, and self-reflection in professional development. The author's experiences reveal a holistic approach to learning, emphasizing the need to align technical solutions with business objectives, validate skills through certifications, and continuously strive for growth in the dynamic field of cloud computing.