As documented by Salah Eddine Khoutara
I am an experienced, hardworking and ambitious individual who constantly strives for personal and professional growth. It is the topmost reason which leads me to switch to the top position at my previous company and look for a new role in a new country. I wanted to remain updated with new technologies and face new challenges along with financial and professional growth, which led me to learn and achieve more.
The Journey
I am Salah Eddine Khoutara, with 23 years of experience in IT and computer science. My last designation was Chief Information Technology Officer at IRIS group Tyres. I started my career as an IT teacher at a private school here in Algeria. After some time, I moved to the broadcasting industry, where I worked as a systems engineer. I have worked across several industries in the IT domain. After broadcasting, I transitioned to the aviation sector, where I worked as an IT Manager. Then I joined IRIS Tyres as a Project Manager in 2017 and was eventually promoted to Chief Information Technology Officer. Here I dealt with the technical and managerial aspects of the company.
The Challenge
I wanted to upskill myself in the domain of cloud technology due to two primary reasons. Firstly, I needed to match the current market trend and know about the latest technologies. This is a dire requirement in leadership positions where multiple headcounts are under control. Secondly, I wanted a shift to a new country with a new job opportunity. My choice was European countries. The act required certification with practical knowledge.
Simplilearn Solution
I had offers from top universities, such as Texas, Barcelona, and other universities from different countries. However, my choice was Simplilearn due to its association with Caltech, which is, again, a prestigious university holding a difficult admission process. Furthermore, I wanted to pursue the course along with the job. The online classes from Simplilearn were a catchy option owing to flexibility in the learning schedule and the associated brand name.
I received a fantastic experience with Simplilearn. I used to study on the weekends and in the mornings before office hours. The self-learning classes helped a lot. The course also introduced me to new technologies like AWS and Azure 300.
