Cloud Career Mentor27 Jan 2025

From Teacher To Cloud Security Engineer | How She Got Her First Cloud Job

In this conversation, Sumbul Shukoor shares her inspiring journey from being a teacher to becoming a cloud engineer.

She discusses the challenges she faced, the strategies she employed to transition into tech, and the importance of discipline and consistency in learning.

Sumbul emphasizes the value of hands-on experience, networking, and maintaining a positive attitude during job applications and interviews. She also highlights the balance of positives and negatives in the cloud industry, offering valuable advice for aspiring professionals. 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: www.cloudcareermentor.com 🎙️ Stream our podcast: podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/cloudcareermentor Connect with me on social media 📲 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/fayomi-f/ 🐦 Twitter: twitter.com/thecloudmentor Connect with Sumbul Shukoor 📲 ⁠LinkedIn⁠: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sumbul-shukoor-%F0%9F%91%A9%E2%80%8D%F0%9F%92%BB-7115b756/ Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Background 03:14 - Transitioning to Cloud Engineering 05:59 - Learning Strategies and Certifications 09:02 - Hands-On Experience and Practical Learning 12:08 - Job Application Journey 14:54 - Interview Insights and Overcoming Rejections 17:53 - Challenges and Building Confidence 20:48 - Attributes for Success in Tech 23:56 - Positive and Negative Aspects of Cloud Work 26:56 - Advice for Aspiring Cloud Professionals

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