Category: DevOps Reviews

As documented by Deepak Tiwari

My name is Deepak, and I am a young IT professional based in Noida (NCR). I completed my graduation from the IEC College of Engineering and Technology in 2019. After securing my first job at TCS, I witnessed the emergence of cloud technology following the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic in 2020. Intrigued by this development, I decided to enhance my skills in this domain. In March 2022, I enrolled in the Post Graduate Program in DevOps offered by Simplilearn . This decision proved to be instrumental in my career growth as I secured a role as a Cloud Engineer at TO THE NEW in August, with an impressive 100% salary hike. I attribute my success to the skills and knowledge I gained through Simplilearn’s program.

During the program, I acquired proficiency in tools such as Docker, Kubernetes, Containers as a Service (CaaS), and Amazon Elastic Container Service (ECS), significantly contributing to my day-to-day job as a Cloud Engineer. My experience with Simplilearn was highly positive. The instructors were knowledgeable and experienced, and I particularly appreciated the virtual lab feature, which allowed me to apply what I learned effectively. Furthermore, I am currently enrolled in the Simplilearn Job Assist Program, which aims to assist me in finding even better job opportunities.

As documented by Soumyajit Basu

With a strong passion for technology and a master’s in Computer Application from Symbiosis Institute of Computer Studies and Research, I decided to pursue my passion for learning and up-skilling in the DevOps space. I was keen to develop a complete understanding of the field of DevOps to change my career path.

Career Journey So Far 

I am an IT professional with 7+ years of experience. I am currently working as a Senior Software QA Engineer at Bugcrowd. My work revolves around a prime focus on automation technologies based on quality development and in the CI/CD processes. I develop QA processes in my organization with my skills in automation on the web platform. I have always been passionate about technology, and learning DevOps was always on my bucket list since I started working in the IT industry. 

Challenge 

Before gaining knowledge of DevOps, I faced issues in deployment or creating a pipeline of jobs due to a lack of core concepts and skills required in the process. Being dependent on this task was something I hated. My craving for a career change and the possibility of working in numerous opportunities in DevOps made me start looking for programs in the field. 

As documented by Bala Muralikrishna

The need to learn about DevOps pushed me to pursue the Master Program in DevOps Engineer from Simplilearn, and in return, I found a new job through Simplilearn’s Job Assistance programme!

Career Journey so far

After graduating from St. John’s college of engineering and technology with a degree in Computer Science and Engineering, I wanted to build my career in DevOps and felt I needed to enhance my knowledge in the field. So I decided to upskill and gain professional expertise to land a job in the DevOps field.

The Challenge

With an aim to find a good job opportunity to kick off my career in the field of DevOps, I needed a comprehensive programme that would help develop proper knowledge, skills and understanding in the field. To gain an advanced understanding and receive professional certification, I searched for professional courses in DevOps.

A Tech-Based Background

As documented by Mohamed Hamed

I am a computer professional with over a decade of experience in the field. My daily work responsibilities have me developing and executing IT strategies aligned with corporate objectives. I’ve also had leadership experience. I was working as a CTO with First Shields when I realized that the IT world was undergoing constant, rapid change, and I had to keep up with these changes if I wanted my career to continue to flourish. I was also interested in improving my compensation; keeping pace with technology would aid my cause. Additionally, since my position required me to guide newly hired IT specialists, I had to ensure my current knowledge base. Unfortunately, my senior position made it difficult to take time off to pursue new learning.

As documented by Sahibzada Fahad

I decided to upskill myself because information technology is changing very fast. I’m an engineering professional with a bachelor’s in information technology from KPK Agricultural University Peshawar (IBMS).

While working as a junior DevOps engineer with Whizpool in Islamabad, Pakistan, I researched online learning options and discovered Simplilearn’s DevOps Engineer Master’s program. Simplilearn provided the best, most up-to-date course material, the best lab environment, and top-quality live classes. The trainers are friendly, eager to share their knowledge, and quick to respond to questions.

One of Simplilearn’s best features is that it delivers courses using self-paced online videos. This approach makes learners more comfortable, allowing them to learn at whatever speed is most comfortable. After completing the course, I was promoted to senior DevOps engineer with a salary hike of around 14 percent, and I also was made the team leader.

Expect and prepare for change

The world is changing quickly, and with it, the future of work. Even if you’re highly trained and educated, your industry will keep changing and require constant adaptation. Workers who upskill are likely to demonstrate stronger problem-solving abilities, higher productivity, and perform better overall. Upskilling is the solution, which is why I choose to improve myself.

Getting results with Simplilearn

Simplilearn has been a great experience. It offers the best learning platform with highly-skilled and qualified trainers. I have received nine other certifications taking Simplilearn courses. The trainers are highly skilled and well-informed, and they helped me achieve my DevOps Engineer Certification. The course content is comprehensive, and it meets industry and market demands. Both the theory and practical training were superb. Plus, Simplilearn’s customer support is very responsive.

As documented by Rafael Andres Canelon

There are many different reasons people decide to change careers. For me, I wanted to change my lifestyle as it related to my work schedule. With a bachelor’s degree in geomatics engineering and nearly eight years of experience in the geomatics field, I found myself in a job that involved extensive traveling. As I considered my options, I became interested in programming and automation because the industry is fast-moving with ample opportunities for career growth.

I’d been working for Airborne Imaging in the same position, as a geomatics field technician associate, for four years when I began looking for a course to prepare me for the career change I desired. While I had an engineering degree, it was in no way related to programming, and I didn’t have any other prior experience as such. I decided to study DevOps because it’s the perfect blend of programming and operational automation that today’s most successful development teams. 

Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program (PGP) in DevOps was the launching pad for my programming career. After the course, I was hired by Xplornet Communications in November 2021 as a GIS developer and increased my salary by 12 percent. Even better, I get to use the valuable programming and automation skills I learned every day in my job.

I really enjoyed the DevOps course. The modules provided enough information and instruction even for someone like me with no prior knowledge and who was changing fields. Another highlight was the hands-on Docker certification training I received during the program. 

Upskilling Options that Offer the Right Skills and Schedule

I researched various options to find a course that would offer me virtual classes but at the same time prepare me for a new career. I found Simplilearn through one of its Instagram advertisements and was very happy to find a curriculum I wanted and an online learning option that fit my schedule. 

I also knew that my brother Manuel was looking for something similar, so we read more about the curriculum and thought it would be a great fit. Then, we decided to enroll in the program together.  

As I mentioned, my previous job at Airborne Imaging involved a lot of traveling. So, I studied while traveling. My job was weather dependent, which meant we didn’t fly on cloudy or rainy days. We also had our rotation schedule—30 straight days of working and then 30 off days. The flexibility of the certification program allowed me to study on those 30 days off-days and take live online classes during weekends.

As documented by Manuel Canelon

Since the start of my career, my goal has always been to strive for new heights by gradually elevating my position while also increasing my income. I’m willing to put in the extra work needed and acquire new skills in order to reach my destination.  

I’m a mechanical engineering graduate and have worked with Peloton (a leading, Canadian-based oil and gas software company) for over four years. In 2020, after working there for two years, I became aware that the company was starting the hiring process for a new infrastructure team in the DevOps Infrastructure group. I saw this as a perfect opportunity to advance in my career.

At that time, I was working as an implementation specialist for ProdView, the company’s production data lifecycle solution. I wanted a new position and believed that joining the new DevOps infrastructure group would mean a promotion and salary increase. It also meant working with a new team, which was exciting, too. My colleagues advised me to take a course in DevOps before applying for the position. So, I decided to upskill myself. 

Interestingly, my brother was also looking to upskill at the same time. We agreed to complete Simplilearn’s Post Graduate Program (PGP) in DevOps together. After the course, we were both promoted at our respective companies. My new title at Peloton is ProdView Infrastructure Specialist. Even more, I received a 21 percent salary increase in November 2021. 

My personal experience with the DevOps program was amazing. I really enjoyed the courses, the faculty was top-notch, and The Program gave me confidence that my certification would be well respected. I particularly enjoyed the hands-on Docker certification training. I learned so many core technologies that have been useful in my new role.

As documented by Dinko Dinev

I became associated with Simplilearn in 2014, when I enrolled in my first set of courses. I have a passion for learning new things and collecting certifications. Over the years, I have taken courses in PMP®, PRINCE2®, Cyber Security, Artificial Intelligence, and DevOps. In 2021, Simplilearn’s DevOps course helped me land my new job as a solution architect and ServiceNow consultant at birkle IT in Munich, Germany. With it came a 100 percent salary hike. I give full credit to Simplilearn. The most recent course I completed was Simplilearn’s Professional Blockchain Certification Program from IIT Kanpur.

I took the course in Blockchain because the technology resolves an old problem of slow and insecure online payments. Using Blockchain also eliminates overburdens on the process in an exquisite way. I recently put my new Blockchain certification from Simplilearn on my Linkedin profile, and it is gaining a lot of attention. Simplilearn’s courses are comprehensive, to the point, and accessible. Over the years, I have taken 11 courses from Simplilearn, completing four or five so far, and I am finishing the remaining courses.

Upskilling for the sake of knowledge

Upskilling is my passion. I like to learn new things and collect certifications. My motive behind upskilling was not to get a new job, but to learn new skills. People ask me why I keep taking so many courses, and I simply reply that I do it for personal growth. When you upskill, you open yourself to new experiences. You talk to other people from different backgrounds, and it teaches you a lot. I started my career as a business analyst, then moved to service management and IT. My experience has taught me that it is essential to keep learning new things to keep growing. 

During the pandemic, we were all working from home, and I wanted to make good use of my time. So, last year, I worked on getting a certification in DevOps from Simplilearn, which I received in November 2021. I am interested in learning new technologies, so I enrolled in Simplilearn’s Professional Blockchain Certification Program from IIT Kanpur.

As documented by Anisha Joseph.

I’m a native of Kerala, India. After obtaining a BTech in Electrical and Electronics Engineering, I began working as a junior engineer. However, I eventually reached a point of stagnation. I found myself in a position where there was not much to explore and learning was limited. I wanted to enroll in a certification program and make a career transition, but I needed courses that would complement my full-time work schedule.

After some research, I chose to upskill with Simplilearn’s DevOps Engineer Masters’ Program. I had many questions, but the responses from the team were very prompt and helped me understand the platform. I gained confidence that completing this course would help me pursue my dream career.