Tag: career_change
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DevOps Learning Roadmap (Revised)
I have revised my roadmap for learning core DevOps technologies. The prioritized list has been updated to include Linux and AWS certifications strategically placed based on how the curriculum is organized. This is an aggressive plan that assumes 4 to 6 hours a day of focused study, 5 days a week. The intent of the…
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Adding Linux to the Stack
I’ve been wanting to revisit Linux. I used to run Slackware back in the late 90s (Praise Bob). Then I looked at CentOS about 10 years ago because it was based on Red Hat, was a distribution often recommended for an enterprise environment, I was thinking about going into network engineering, and so – along…
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Senior Dev Confirmation
I spoke with one of our senior software developers at work yesterday. I told her I’ve been studying at home to learn a tech stack to prepare myself for applying for DevOps roles, and that one of the things I’m learning is Python. I asked her for feedback and/or suggestions. She’s been coding a long…
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Geek Mode, Activated
I’m in geek mode. I think I will be in geek mode for the foreseeable future. I started a self-directed learning program on 7/11. My main focus so far has been Git with some intro Python as well. Git seems very straight forward to me. I feel I have the basics down, but will explore…
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Setting My Sights on DevOps
I’ve decided to bite the bullet and teach myself how to code. While I’m not aiming to become a full-time developer, adding a programming language or two to my résumé—and being able to demonstrate those skills—will significantly boost my chances of landing a QA or DevOps position at a software company. I already work with…
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I’ve Plateaued
I spoke to an Advisory Quality Assurance Engineer at my company today to confirm which technologies we use for things like automation testing, as well as what languages are commonly used (e.g. Python, Java, JavaScript). He gave me some great pointers. I’ve compiled a list and am putting together a study guide. This will either…