Day in the Life of a Cloud Engineer - CLOUD MAJORS NEED TO WATCH THIS

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  • @JoshMadakor
    @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +21

    🖥 Break into I.T. with my hands-on course! (CourseCareers) 🖥
    coursecareers.com/explore/it/ref/18242/
    Patreon / Discord Access (You can reliably DM Me here):
    www.patreon.com/joshmadakor

    • @stylinoutlander
      @stylinoutlander ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Hello Josh, will your course help someone get into cloud?

    • @Koyoo11
      @Koyoo11 ปีที่แล้ว

      Is this course alot different than your Cyber course? Im almost finished with the cyber course and was wondering if it the course careers had more labs than the cyyber.
      Thanks!

  • @ACM9407
    @ACM9407 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +73

    As a person who is trying to gain a better understanding of Cloud Engineering to see if it’s a good fit for me, I wholeheartedly and deeply appreciate this video. Most of the time when TH-camrs create a “day in the life” work video, they do it catastrophically wrong. It’s supposed to be centered around their job, but what they actually end up creating is some trendy, lo-fi music, day in the life vlog that showcases their lifestyle and covers more of their mundane personal life/day-to-day tasks. Waking up, brushing their teeth, walking their dog, eating breakfast, getting dressed, taking public transport…Pretty much any - and everything - that has NOTHING to do with their actual job. Your video was concise, on point, and extremely informative. What a breath of fresh air! Thank you my good Sir!

    • @theory404
      @theory404 4 หลายเดือนก่อน +3

      I agree

  • @lampario2862
    @lampario2862 ปีที่แล้ว +682

    Nice try Josh, we all know that clouds are for rain, not computers. Maybe next time

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +74

      Lol my bad 🌧️🌩️

    • @hugocast
      @hugocast ปีที่แล้ว +22

      He ALMOST got me. Thanks @Lampario

    • @kevinhampton230
      @kevinhampton230 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      🤣

    • @dougm3162
      @dougm3162 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@hugocast ikr, what a god send😩

    • @DJ-Trump
      @DJ-Trump ปีที่แล้ว

      Also snow, 😂😂 I just got promoted and became a Microsoft 365 Admin,my boss told me in 18 months they need a Azure guy. I know some basics with cloud. Any advice Josh.

  • @nivi3418
    @nivi3418 ปีที่แล้ว +241

    I work as a Cloud Engineer at a major Cloud provider and I can say 100% that it is by far the most technically deep job I have had. I have been doing it over 5 years now and have never been bored, but at the same time have never known everything. There are times in the year where you need to take a long spell of leave and literally reset your brain as it is extremely easy to burn out.

    • @kushagrananda3142
      @kushagrananda3142 ปีที่แล้ว +7

      I am working as a cybersecurity analyst with 1 year exp .. I just wanted to ask you,should I jump to cloud security or continue on with cybersecurity. I am into VAPT. What should be my next course of action

    • @dioogo13
      @dioogo13 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I just got a job on a multinational company that has Aws , Azure and Cybersecurity opportunities, and i have to choose a career path to take, but I'm still in doubt about Cloud
      (i have previous experience with Cybersecurity but cloud seams to pay more haha )

    • @nicelul4410
      @nicelul4410 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do you need coding skills to work as a cloud engineer? Im coming from the testing field without much coding skills

    • @max20817
      @max20817 ปีที่แล้ว

      ​@@nicelul4410 coding skills are required when automating processes which you will do alot as a cloud engineer to utilise your time and effort more efficiently.

    • @DirtyFan2
      @DirtyFan2 ปีที่แล้ว

      I was too lazy to watch this whole clip. But what tools and programming languages do i need to know to be a cloud engineer? Is it hard to become one compared to a software developer?

  • @JustCallMeDavid
    @JustCallMeDavid 8 หลายเดือนก่อน +36

    I'm currently working as an Azure CloudOps engineer and I can totally agree that I have no idea what I'm doing. 90% I spend time on researching how everything works but I manage to fix things. And coming from IT Support role, I thought it was going to be a piece of cake and oh boy I was wrong. But I enjoy learning new things.

    • @valzod7107
      @valzod7107 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

      Are you making a good salary with your experience??

  • @RhimiMeD-
    @RhimiMeD- 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +31

    As a junior DevOps/Cloud Engineer, I can confirm that this video is one of the most beneficial and informative videos I have seen this week so far. Especially for someone newly graduated like me, the concept of how cloud supports respond to tickets is kinda new and it's awesome to know about from real world angle of view.

    • @arsenal_84
      @arsenal_84 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Dev ops is a mid level role where some level of coding skills are required in order to troubleshoot support tickets.

  • @foxracermach5
    @foxracermach5 ปีที่แล้ว +39

    out of all the IT youtubers out there I have come across your video by far is the best to me. So much less trying to sell you on some training company or boot camp. Just "hey this is me this is what my day to day looks like". I really enjoyed this style of video. I will be getting your course in a few months I have to finish my Team Blue cert level 1 first.

    • @boycotthell71
      @boycotthell71 ปีที่แล้ว

      I agree. Definitely a great channel for IT newbies and career changers.

    • @libnatty1862
      @libnatty1862 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Yes by far the best video!!

  • @pedallknife
    @pedallknife ปีที่แล้ว +94

    Working in cloud/security engineering, I can confirm a lot of this is valid. Nice work Josh!

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +12

      Thanks for validating lol, seriously it helps others :)

    • @kushagrananda3142
      @kushagrananda3142 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am working as a cybersecurity analyst with 1 year exp .. I just wanted to ask you,should I jump to cloud security or continue on with cybersecurity. I am into VAPT. What should be my next course of action

    • @DirtyFan2
      @DirtyFan2 ปีที่แล้ว

      @KogaSoda2
      1 second ago
      I was too lazy to watch this whole clip. But what tools and programming languages do i need to know to be a cloud engineer? Is it hard to become one compared to a software developer?

    • @winnersmindset7195
      @winnersmindset7195 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@DirtyFan2 Don't even try to be one, you'll get fired before a month if your lazy in cloud

    • @DirtyFan2
      @DirtyFan2 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@winnersmindset7195 is it that tough? I can’t even imagine not gonna lie. I can’t even get an internship, because companies are looking for people who have gone to university of applied sciences at least.. i go to a vocational school lol

  • @benvella1728
    @benvella1728 ปีที่แล้ว +26

    Great vid Josh, well explained. My experience in cloud followed after a brief six month junior stint into Android work, I shifted to Cloud. Started on Integration / Transformation and shifted to a mixed role in Engineering and gradually advanced into a Leading role, without the title to match - which was a big pain point. Integration has definitely been the most complicated and challenging path so far, given that you're not necessarily specializing in any one thing but having to combine a variety of technologies together, to work seemlessly, having to switch between them as various work / bugs and junior colleague's questions come in.
    On raw technical terms you're having to maintain best practices across the board considering the scaling and performance potential at every step of the way and every level. Juniors definitely need a lot of assistance in this field, and mentoring is crucial. I had neither when I joined the original role, and have grown steadily into a position to offer the guidance I always sought to others.
    The conclusion? I find the job itself quite monotonous. Technically deep, but repetitive and the biggest challenge is usually dealing with client's misconceptions and the dev's misinterpretations. Make sure the client knows what they want, make sure the dev understands how to deliver it, and boom - that's a sprint. If it wasn't for the mentoring I can give to new entrants, I'd have jumped ship a long time ago.
    Now I'm shifting into game development in a senior programmer role. A big passion of mine I've kept running on the side and entertained for a long time. No idea if it will be any more fulfilling on an industrial scale, but at least I'll have a MUCH easier time explaining it to non IT people what I actually do for a day job!

    • @kc-me6wl
      @kc-me6wl ปีที่แล้ว +3

      This was really interesting thanks for sharing...especially from perspective of mentoring and now going to game dev! Let us know if it works out - would be interested to know!

    • @benvella1728
      @benvella1728 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@kc-me6wl Been just about two months in backend working on designing and deploying a global save system for existing games using AWS tech for the most part. Must say so far it's working out great!
      I get to work pretty much independently, the available manager is highly technical but keeps hands off my stuff unless I ping him, at which point he's incredibly helpful.
      The culture change from one of the big four to one of the "little many" is a welcome one and I can't say there is anything at all I can possibly complain about! Whether this will last or not, I don't know, but I wish I had made the jump sooner.

    • @kc-me6wl
      @kc-me6wl ปีที่แล้ว

      @benvella1728 Hey, thanks for the update. I really appreciate it and glad to hear all going good so far!
      Had to go back to your orignal comment and as i am 7months into my junior cloud stint - cannot reiterate how spot on your conclusions are about clients/devs haha the pushback & explanations with Devs can get tiring...especially if your team is small!i also work at a consultancy which can be even more hectic!
      Again Wish you the best at your new role and continued happiness!
      Ps also starting my own small gaming indie company on the side, absolutely love games and just want to create my own experience. i have been thinking about fir awhile nkw!

  • @djchino3
    @djchino3 ปีที่แล้ว +21

    Hit the nail on the head Josh. Cloud Support engineering is tough, especially being in a deployment/containers profile of it. Great video.

  • @luizabm_
    @luizabm_ 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Thank you so much! I'm new at cloud computing, getting ready to the cloud practitioner exam.

  • @castlewhale4746
    @castlewhale4746 ปีที่แล้ว +33

    Great video! I just went through a boot camp and passed the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam and am preparing to start applying to jobs, but honestly didn't really know what to expect entry level positions to really look like. I feel like I have a much better picture in mind now, personally the idea of never completely mastering something and always having something new to learn is enticing to me; I enjoy the idea of not being expected to know how to fix everything that comes across my desk but rather being expected to be able to learn how to fix anything that comes across my desk.
    If you have any further information related to starting a career in AWS that you could share it would be much appreciated, thank you for the good content!

    • @loydecharles6503
      @loydecharles6503 ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Have you found a gig?

    • @lordfarquaad1701
      @lordfarquaad1701 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Any update?

    • @castlewhale4746
      @castlewhale4746 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lordfarquaad1701 Lmfao absolutely nothing, this job market is dead. Will only be getting worse as AI will quickly begin to kill the remaining entry level tech jobs in the coming years.
      Feels great knowing I spent the last 20 years of my life hearing about what a great field tech is to go into, how the demand for even the most basic positions is through the roof and growing, and how job security is virtually infinite; only for that bubble to completely collapse just as I finally put myself onto the job market.
      It's bleak to say the least, with a full dev portfolio featuring my own website and several AWS projects demonstrating my knowledge, I can't even hear back from Best Buy Geek Squad after 4 interviews. Noting that I wasn't even able to hear back from a single other company I applied to that was non-retail even once.
      Don't let me dissuade you from trying yourself, but I would personally suggest going into LITERALLY any other field atm. At least until it's much more clear how relevant AI advancements will be in the coming years. I am miserable.

    • @MrCreed10
      @MrCreed10 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      push

    • @chapoaveli714
      @chapoaveli714 ปีที่แล้ว

      Update??

  • @truthseeker247
    @truthseeker247 11 หลายเดือนก่อน +39

    As a female interested in Cloud, I just want to say thank you for actually explaining what tasks you might deal with when working in Cloud. You have some "a day in a life of..." vids wher a bunch of guys showcase their fancy coffee machine, offices, workout routines etc instead of explaining what to expect in a job as a cloud engineer.

  • @MisterEpsilon
    @MisterEpsilon ปีที่แล้ว +11

    I just started as a cloud engineer, I'm quite experienced in programming several languages but I find this very challenging. Good tips, pretty accurate.

    • @brianpaul1490
      @brianpaul1490 ปีที่แล้ว

      What do you like better being a programmer or cloud engineer?

    • @MisterEpsilon
      @MisterEpsilon ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@brianpaul1490 Good question. I love all the intricacies involved, creating tools to solve problems, having game/web servers to show to the world, and one of my favorite parts-penetration testing. You truly feel like a hacker and it gets the happy chemicals going

    • @delanescott7872
      @delanescott7872 ปีที่แล้ว

      i want to learn python and when i look at code it looks like a maze of intimidation to me,,,teach me, how much would you charge!! i will pay!!!

    • @nicelul4410
      @nicelul4410 ปีที่แล้ว

      So being a good programmer is a must as a cloud engineer?

  • @Minoru72991
    @Minoru72991 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    Been thinking my company is wanting me to either go this route or either Cloud Security as a whole(literally was told "we need you to obtain CCSP" lol) but this has been a really good insight on a day to day tasking for a Cloud Engineer! It doesn't get me worried, so i'm sure i'm on the right path lol

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Glad it could provide some context!! Sounds like you work somewhere decent to support getting certs and stuff, that's nice

    • @Minoru72991
      @Minoru72991 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoshMadakor Joined a startup! Funny enough, I almost didn't join this company because it's a startup but it's paid off tremendously to learn a bunch of things. 😁

  • @ldp7090
    @ldp7090 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    thanks for sharing! Im in broad IT role and was curious about cloud engineering. im definitely getting more opinions but my first impression is to steer clear of the cloud engineering role
    im not interested in going from one broad, hectic, burned out role to another that is more technical and challenging. the search for a new path continues

  • @Armedwithopinions
    @Armedwithopinions หลายเดือนก่อน

    Been doing IT for 12 years, get a good routine and get 8 hours of sleep and devote 3 hours a week to studying. You will do great!

  • @dontdoit6986
    @dontdoit6986 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    I’m a cloud engineer but a software engineer. I like your video, but maybe you can differentiate between what a support engineer does vs a cloud software engineer (design architecture, building and deploying services). IAC is a big topic right now, for example.

  • @LilEhko
    @LilEhko ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Now working about 1 year in cloud support engineer this is true, working in one domain and trying to understand other domains and how it overlaps has always been fun but challenging

  • @lookingfortheway8432
    @lookingfortheway8432 ปีที่แล้ว +13

    I'm beginning to study for the AZ-104 and SSCP. I'm more afraid of the AZ-104, though, because it seems to be so hands-on. I am hoping to get it in the first quarter of 2023, and it helps my career.

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Best of luck!

    • @jakdurok561
      @jakdurok561 ปีที่แล้ว

      What bothers you most of the hands-on part? I would like to know since I would think hands-on could help. -thanks

    • @lookingfortheway8432
      @lookingfortheway8432 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JoshMadakor by the way, I passed it and the SSCP.

    • @lookingfortheway8432
      @lookingfortheway8432 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @jakdurok561 what bothered me was the test is not so much about knowing information but how and when to apply it. It was one of the more difficult exams I've taken.

    • @jakdurok561
      @jakdurok561 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@lookingfortheway8432 gotcha, thank you and congrats on passing the exams!

  • @tanujarora4906
    @tanujarora4906 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Absolutely correct!
    It can be as simple as to give access to a s3 bucket to such a complex issue where the load balancer has some issues with health checks while machine is still up and running or inconsistent swap space issue.
    It is hard and challenging best part is it is not monotonous ❤

  • @DRSRPrime
    @DRSRPrime ปีที่แล้ว +8

    This is the first "Day in the life of a _____" video where the person wasn't filming themselves getting out of the bed and making coffee lol haha! Nice. and straight to the point. I just got my Security+ cert and I am interested in the Cloud. Going to checkout your resources. Thanks for this!

    • @brandedmagnus909
      @brandedmagnus909 ปีที่แล้ว

      What courses did you take to prep for the Sec+ cert?

    • @Peytonwatson14
      @Peytonwatson14 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@brandedmagnus909 I’m wondering too as I’m studying for my a+

  • @TriStruggleBus
    @TriStruggleBus ปีที่แล้ว +10

    I wish I’d get the level of support you described. Most often it feels like I’m solving the problem myself after opening the ticket for my own auditing only 😂

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว

      lmao, sorry. I kind of know what you mean

  • @CyclesSomething
    @CyclesSomething ปีที่แล้ว +3

    You made the job sound tedious as hell. I was debating becoming a cloud engineer but now im put off by it

  • @KingdomCre8tive
    @KingdomCre8tive 9 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    ive been so down i cant get a cloud job its impossible ppl need to realize u need to know someone

  • @zooms306
    @zooms306 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Your advice applies to a lot of tech roles out here, def helped me to see my job function more clearly. Thanks!

  • @Ryan-rn2ew
    @Ryan-rn2ew หลายเดือนก่อน

    I am an azure support engineer at Microsoft and I confirm everything he says about Cloud support is 100% true. I am amazed by how detailed he explains the workflow.

  • @YouAreAsleep
    @YouAreAsleep ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Starting school to get my BS in Cloud Computing in Oct. Thank you so much for this information!

  • @GundamDroid
    @GundamDroid ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks I’m highly considering going into this major! Trying to turn my life around lol and make use of my old CS degree.

  • @boxer1639
    @boxer1639 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Man you explaijed stuff so well and your images for laying stuff out helped a lot, thank you.

  • @christhedemocrat
    @christhedemocrat ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Cool. Great info
    I'm learning Cloud via Udemy. Just started. I want to get into IT and Cloud Computing seems like the way to go. I got my CCNA from Knowledge Bank (a school here it Houston Texas).
    Hopefully i can get a foot in the door

  • @rowaceodronia
    @rowaceodronia ปีที่แล้ว +6

    This is a good topic to discuss, and to add to what @JoshMadakor is sharing.
    If you want to be more in-depth in terms of cloud platforms (GCP/AWS/AZURE...) you also need to get some training fundamentals which there's a lot out there at least to learn the basics. Just sharing my two cents here. :)

    • @tayalove6597
      @tayalove6597 ปีที่แล้ว

      what are training fundamentals?

  • @Deven210
    @Deven210 5 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I'm now looking into cloud jobs, the Security job market is just way too over saturated right now. I'm currently a system admin, and I just want to move into my next role to keep growing. I appreciate the video Josh!

  • @24tody
    @24tody 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thanks for this man! I'm a systems admin who aspires to be a cloud engineer, this was the clearest explanation of the possible career options for people like me

  • @TampaFloRaider
    @TampaFloRaider 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have 20+ years of on-premise Windows Server experience. AD and Exchange are my core competencies. My current role is an O&M Sr. Systems Admin. I am studying and getting certified in Azure. AZ-900 in the books. Working on AZ-104. Then I will attempt AZ-305 up to two times, win or go home. My current role has no cloud presence. So AZ-305 is going to be an up hill battle. What type of role do you think I should seek out to get hands-on cloud experience and keep my career going strong? What role would someone hire with plenty of on-premise experience and only lab and study, cloud experience?

  • @YoshiMango3213
    @YoshiMango3213 10 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    This style of video is for me no frills no rose tinted glasses. Just daily life experience!

  • @jf2140
    @jf2140 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    this sounds like a MSP not internal IT dept.. SLAs and stuff like that. I

  • @HeleneKelbaugh
    @HeleneKelbaugh 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +2

    Super helpful!!! Ty!

  • @Rashad5000i
    @Rashad5000i ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Josh you're awesome man thanks for the great content!

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +3

      Thanks so much! Helps me to keep going! Appreciate you watching/commenting always.

  • @WimpieTV
    @WimpieTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Holy crap, I do pretty much the same exact job as you for an MSP. You do a lot better job of explaining it that I do when people ask me what I do though lol.

  • @b1zarre23
    @b1zarre23 ปีที่แล้ว

    Outstanding! Thanks for putting this out, I am in the final leg of my uni journey and this helps me understand cloud positions soooo much better :-)

  • @weshollingshead2253
    @weshollingshead2253 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Pursuing my bachelor's through wgu right now thank you for the information!!

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      You're so welcome! :)

  • @donstamps
    @donstamps 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Excellent delivery!!! Thank you!!!

  • @infinitelooping
    @infinitelooping ปีที่แล้ว

    An Escalation Engineer for Azure Networking here. I only deal with Sev As. This job is rewarding, but hard as hell

  • @mohdasaa
    @mohdasaa 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for a highly informative video, still relevant today in 2024!

  • @justchooglin
    @justchooglin ปีที่แล้ว +1

    great information, thank you!! subscribed

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you! I appreciate it!

  • @caleboni.certified
    @caleboni.certified ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video bro! I need to make a video for Day in the life of a cloud engineer soon!

  • @hellrealm1
    @hellrealm1 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Ok So I just completed my Bachelors in Cloud Computing from WGU now I'm actually looking to get a cloud job I have zero working experience with cloud, I'm wondering if I should just start applying or start working on projects I already have a lot of experience with Tech Support / desktop support kinda at a crossroads feeling a bit stuck --- Thank you for this video! been watching your vids for a while and actually did the degree at wgu in 11 mths thanks you

    • @jamescurry6077
      @jamescurry6077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      About to start cloud degree how did you like it ?

    • @hellrealm1
      @hellrealm1 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@jamescurry6077 It was really Good difficult but highly recommended

    • @jamescurry6077
      @jamescurry6077 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hellrealm1 okay sorry one more question. Did you feel like the education was good in the sense if you had the chance to do it gain was it worth it ? What jobs are you currently looking into ? Congratulations as well !

    • @Quan-Sci
      @Quan-Sci ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@jamescurry6077 Don't worry about the questions lol I'm happy to give information where I can. Yes it was totally worth it the exposure you'll get is invaluable just pay close attention to those core courses anything pertaining to the coud I.E. cloud foundations, cloud applications, cloud deployment operations, PYTHON! and the comptia stuff also be sure to continue practicing the python after you're done. I somewhat don't want to be in the cloud support role due to the it being similar to help desk I'd much rather go with solutions/admin/ automation or cloud security I'm actually thinking about going through GPS learn to cloud course

    • @jamescurry6077
      @jamescurry6077 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@Quan-Sci Thanks just really excited can’t wait. Did you have to code to pass any of the exams that’s my biggest worry considering I don’t have any IT background. Always willing to put in the time and effort. Another question did you have to pass all the AWS/Azure cloud carts to pass the degree or was that optional? Please and thank you.

  • @videovibes1537
    @videovibes1537 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    Hay Josh, your last video about the day and life of a cloud ☁️ Engineer was super helpful. I recently completed my undergraduate in network administration. I am new in IT and will like to pick up some more technical skill by doing my ccna, complete some security courses while pickin up some cloud certification,which is the field I will like to end in. Should I start my career in networking first and finish in the cloud or should I start in cloud and work my way up. Thank you for your advice.

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Hey! Cloud is really broad and has a lot of networking components in it. Like, a LOT. Maybe just apply to both and pickup whatever looks good :). After you start working, you'll get a sense for what you like and what you don't like. When you discover what you like, get really good at that and you'll have a great career ^^

    • @videovibes1537
      @videovibes1537 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoshMadakor great advice.. well appreciated

  • @gasovensforqcult
    @gasovensforqcult 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I just got CySA+ and CSAP. Now studying AZ-900 and AZ-104 along with AWS Certified Solutions Arch Assoc simultaneously. I will be ready for AZ-900 shortly, then 104, then AWS. I am a PKI engineer at a data center and trying to SME with cloud PKI solutions in Azure, AWS and GCP. I self-educate. Sometimes it is quick (Security +, Net+) other times (CySA+, CCNA) is a slog. Any advice from anyone one appreciated. My thought is to get Azure Admin, AWS CSA and a GCP cert to cover the bases. Then, specialize in PKI aspects of each platform especially key management for HSMs. Thoughts? Cheers!

  • @ChrisR-yp8mi
    @ChrisR-yp8mi ปีที่แล้ว +1

    My goal is to get into cloud in 2023. I’ve been an on prem application analyst for a couple years now. Time to level up

  • @geddon436
    @geddon436 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    wow. I'm glad you uploaded this video. I have zero knowledge of everything you talked about. All of it sounds and looks intimadating, like I'm trying to understand how to speak manadarin while learning physics at the same time. It's starting to sound like IT might not be for me.

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh no, I don't want to give that impression! I have seen very non-technical people succeed in cloud or at least do OK. If you can get an entry-level cloud cert and have the ability to talk to people, I think you can do fine. I highly recommend watching this video before giving up: th-cam.com/video/PK4DWtpSgbw/w-d-xo.html
      Also, Cloud Engineering does not mean all of IT. Normal Help Desk can be very manageable and pay decently as well. Don't give up yet :)

  • @user-oc7kd8jw7o
    @user-oc7kd8jw7o ปีที่แล้ว +14

    Putting in 12 hour days lately. I always feel complacent after 6 months at a job. After I finish my work hours, I lab and document everything for my github until my brain fries out. Hoping to move up to a new level soon.

    • @phabeondominguez5971
      @phabeondominguez5971 ปีที่แล้ว +3

      But what are ya doing now and what are ya looking to move into next?

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      I want to say, "careful of burnout!" but I literally do the same thing lol. You're definitely going places that way though :P

    • @phabeondominguez5971
      @phabeondominguez5971 ปีที่แล้ว +10

      @@JoshMadakor exact opposite over here, I always master the job by 1yr mark and towards end of 2yr I am beyond bored so I quit or if possible jump ship. Last time I was unemployed for 3yrs(wanted to be stay at home dad) but lil man was now 3 and I was ready to work again, heard CyberSecurity was hot, studied for my Sec+ for 2 months, 1st cert ever and no tech degree.. and landed a Sys Admin Security focused role.. job is cake and pays real well, but we at the 2yr mark.. now I'm hearing Cloud Security is the way to go, so here we go again..

    • @user-oc7kd8jw7o
      @user-oc7kd8jw7o ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phabeondominguez5971 Currently an information security analyst. Looking to get into more of a security engineer role or just something more technical. Most of my day feels like trying to modify people’s behavior and auditing my coworkers mistakes lol.

    • @user-oc7kd8jw7o
      @user-oc7kd8jw7o ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoshMadakor I feel like burnout is a good thing for me in a weird way. Like, I’ll put in a ton of work, burnout, then a new opportunity seems to come up for me.

  • @GanNing221
    @GanNing221 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Do you have any desire to be a full-stack web developer?
    In comparison of that and your cloud automation engineer position, was there less competition to get your current job?

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      _"Do you have any desire to be a full-stack web developer?"_
      Not really, but I might if I have the right circumstances
      As far as competition, there wasn't really any for my current job since they asked me to work there lol. If they didn't, competition would have maybe been about the same

  • @itsyourfavoriteivorian_gir8771
    @itsyourfavoriteivorian_gir8771 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Hello I am joining the Navy with IT as a job. How do I go from there to a cloud engineer? What should I study to easily transition?

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      I'll make a video to answer this later. Congrats on joining the navy, very cool :)

    • @itsyourfavoriteivorian_gir8771
      @itsyourfavoriteivorian_gir8771 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JoshMadakor thank you so much!!!

  • @patricklaffey
    @patricklaffey ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! I like this clear explanation of what to expect

  • @RunOs3
    @RunOs3 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It all sounds very intimidating.

  • @robertrich07
    @robertrich07 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I wish hiring managers and job descriptions understood this. Job descriptions want you to know almost everything, or more DevOps focused.

  • @leprechauncapital5771
    @leprechauncapital5771 7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Can you work from anywhere in the world with cloud jobs? Can you move to bali making $50,000 per year remote? Digital nomad?

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  7 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

      Can you work from anywhere in the world with cloud jobs?
      Yes, but some employers/countries have policies around this. So just be careful, or hide it really well!
      Can you move to bali making $50,000 per year remote? Digital nomad?
      Yes, for Bali/Thailand/PH, for the cost of basic daily life things, your money goes 3-4x further. So for example if you make 50k in the US, if you move to Bali it's like you make 150-200k suddenly. This is true for rent, local food, utilities, daily products, etc. Obviously things like iphones cost the some though haha. But yes, 50k is a decent chunk in Bali lol

    • @leprechauncapital5771
      @leprechauncapital5771 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@JoshMadakor what about not working for someone? Let’s say you’re just a freelancer on a job by job basis? Or are cloud jobs not really so much into freelancing?

  • @ernestbanks8391
    @ernestbanks8391 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    ugh this video made me realize I am currently do this role but being paid for helpdesk smh

  • @chisosa7462
    @chisosa7462 6 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Do you think cloud engineering will eventually diminish the traditional network engineer/architect role?

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      They will probably merge and overlap quite a bit as Infrastructure as code becomes more prevalent. But I think there will always be network specialization in the cloud. Well, at least for the foreseeable future. Just my thoughts though!

  • @miguelk8768
    @miguelk8768 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Hey Josh! Great video, really helpful and true! I work as a cloud support engineer for azure networking. It’s certainly a cool job where you can learn a lot, but also as you mention can be a bit stressful sometimes.
    I am looking to make a transition to a position more on the backend side of things so going for a lot more software development and net automation learning next year :)

  • @islamtoghuj
    @islamtoghuj ปีที่แล้ว

    This is one of the best "Day in the life.." videos, thanks man.

  • @hertechprep
    @hertechprep 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Yup! I knew I avoided Cloud for a reason and this video confirmed it is NOT for me! Lol. Thank you Josh!

  • @NessHypegaming
    @NessHypegaming ปีที่แล้ว +3

    ive been slamming my head figuring out where to specialize, cloud engineering or cyber security.

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +5

      Cloud is def easier to get into and can easily lead into security, so I might consider that ^^

    • @hosamsamar5573
      @hosamsamar5573 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@JoshMadakor aws , azure, or google cloud?

    • @TheBBstudy
      @TheBBstudy ปีที่แล้ว

      @@hosamsamar5573learn cloud computing as a whole, instead of specializing. Once you do that. You’ll be able to work with any platform.
      Think driving a car. Once you know how to drive. You can drive any brand/type of car.

  • @javedmohammed9612
    @javedmohammed9612 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very well explained. Thank you

  • @Lifeisnotshort
    @Lifeisnotshort 46 นาทีที่ผ่านมา

    I am a computer science major in my junior year and trying to get into the cloud computer industry. I am trying to get the azure certifications as soon as possible. So, with a CSC bachelor's will I be hired by companies??

  • @impapiblitz4325
    @impapiblitz4325 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    do you think cloud engineering is the smartest idea or things like cyber engineering for college , which would you say is the best choice

  • @LordNotlek
    @LordNotlek ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video thanks!

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you for watching!

  • @image30p
    @image30p ปีที่แล้ว +4

    This is another great honest explanation. I've had recruiters say, "Wow I don't know how you do it. I could never do this." I them that yes you can do it, but it's just very stressful. That's why it pays so much. Then I really love the breakdown for the types of automation you do.

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks for watching and the nice comment! And yeah, the stress can be real in cloud

  • @3Jerrica
    @3Jerrica ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You’re amazing!

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you so much :D, srs

  • @tuttmasterc
    @tuttmasterc ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Doing my last exams in a batchleors degree in cyber security, and I've been doing quite well grade wise and in group assignments acting as pentesters. But my I still feel like I lack the confidence to talk about things, I can work in a group but find it hard to talk and usually at the end I can articulate my point and end up being right in my approach to the problem.
    I'm so green in the IT industry coming from Film and TV background and these guys have years of experience and I find it hard to keep up with the jargon but from my grades I'm obviously following it all and retaining knowledge. I guess I'm trying to ask going in on an entry level what is expected of you and what opportunities are there?

    • @AW-xv7dq
      @AW-xv7dq ปีที่แล้ว +2

      It comes in time and with exposure to meetings. You get exposed to the terms and the cadence of the conversations and it all clicks in at about the one year mark. Its specific to your env in terms of what you have implemented infrastructure wise but its about the 1 yr mark. We all have to go through it.

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Pretty good response to your question below. I find the more I do stuff, the easier it is to talk about (seems so obviously, i know lol). In my course, for example, I strongly recommend doing the labs many times. I provide a "simple list" of high-level steps. I recommend implementing the lab so many times, they are able to do it using only the simple list (and not watching the video). When they get to that level, it tends to become really easy to talk about when it comes to interviewing and situations like that.
      Usually for entry-level positions, you're not expected to know everything, but people usually get hired if they have a demonstrable ability to learn things on their own and experiment. For example, if the place you're interviewing at has A, B, and C technology, but you have taught yourself D, E, and F technology, they will often hire you because you have demonstrated your ability to learn stuff and apply your knowledge.
      As far as what opportunities there are, there are a bunch of support stuff early. Usually, you're removing technical roadblocks in one way or another to allow the business to keep functioning optimally. For example, service desk (routing issues), help desk (solving basic issues), asset management (issuing devices), mobile devices management.
      Hope this helps some

    • @tuttmasterc
      @tuttmasterc ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@JoshMadakor Thank you so much, I really appreciate that feedback sincerely. I started following your channel a few weeks back and find your videos so helpful and concise.
      Happy Christmas to you and thanks again. Here in Ireland there is a massive drive in this industry so I'm glad I'm getting to grips with it all.

    • @phabeondominguez5971
      @phabeondominguez5971 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      @@tuttmasterc also man, ya gotta get yo hands dirty bro, school is nice and it will teach ya things, but really where you will learn is hands on. You need to start setting up home labs and playing with the stuff, not only will it further cement what your learning in school but it will give you real world experience which will elevate you from your peers and competition.. also great talking points for the interview as well as showing drive and initiative.

    • @tuttmasterc
      @tuttmasterc ปีที่แล้ว

      @@phabeondominguez5971 Cheers for the advice. I've just recently downloaded a VM, and we work with Packet Tracer, Wirseshark, Hex Editor, Autopsy, and have looked at Python in our labs.
      So for sure I can start working around with those out of class.

  • @Darth_Necro
    @Darth_Necro 5 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Very informative

  • @rodneykerley9391
    @rodneykerley9391 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I haven't worked with cloud specifically, but am a network/systems engineer at the moment. Does this transition smoothly or a better question would be, is it possible to get mid-tier roles off the bat? ESXi suites and VMware and Horizon VDI is the closest thing I've gotten to "cloud". Storage and virtualization is definitely my bread and butter though haha

  • @mindcapsoulmedia3409
    @mindcapsoulmedia3409 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Would you recommend Azure over AWS or vice versa? Which would be easier to step into or first? & why if you don't mind.

  • @mig8979
    @mig8979 ปีที่แล้ว

    Loving the content!😄

  • @OhLinux
    @OhLinux หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any advise on getting out of the Help Desk after 5 years? I've gotten quite a few certifications including the Microsoft Azure Administrator certification and AWS Cloud Practitioner.

  • @great456789
    @great456789 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video! For someone that is new to IT that wants to become a Cloud Engineer would they need to do work IT Help Desk first? Or could they get a job in cloud by starting out with a cloud certification and building a portfolio?

  • @joshyeckes5129
    @joshyeckes5129 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great Video Josh, maybe some more cloud project ideas?

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Hey, thanks! I sort of have a short that talks about this. Check it out: th-cam.com/video/5V6yLe3l8Qc/w-d-xo.html

  • @Uncle_Tijikun
    @Uncle_Tijikun ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Thanks for the content Josh. Just out of curiosity, what type of position would you suggest for a person looking to start working in IT which currently hold the AZ/MS/PL900 certs?
    Thanks a lot!

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      Probably any entry-level IT job honestly. You don't need to match the job requirements exactly. Just the fact that you taught yourself those skills and got the certs on your own is indicative that you'll be able to learn most jobs and do well

  • @techwithchris007
    @techwithchris007 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I recently changed careers after being an Executive Chef of 16 years. Currently a network specialist. Finishing up an associates in computer science then starting cloud computing at WGU in April. I feel that I need help with getting a cloud job. I'm confused as to what to learn and afraid that I won't get a job after all of the time and money invested. I was thinking about taking the course you offer. Anywho, any advice for me?

    • @dangershotz
      @dangershotz ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Lord please guide Chris on his journey 🙏🏾 I pray you find your answer soon brother.

  • @CarlaJenkinsTV
    @CarlaJenkinsTV ปีที่แล้ว +1

    1:32 So is a fair comparison between help desk and cloud engineering that help desk is event and incident management, whereas, cloud engineering is problem management?

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I think both of those things (events and incidents) apply to both areas--I would say cloud computing deals with greater impact and scale

  • @nadir1378
    @nadir1378 ปีที่แล้ว

    I've completed the AZ-104 and AZ-500. I've put myself out there as much as I could but nobody even bothers. Thinking that pursuing cloud may have been a mistake and will go with A+, N+ and CCNA when I have enough funds. Most employers seem to want experienced Architects, Devops and Cloud Systems engineers with preferably a bachelors degree.

    • @davidbriseno910
      @davidbriseno910 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I have Azure exp, and got AZ104 and 900. It really just checks a box if they ask for it but yeah, in interviews they want someone who already has engineer exp. It makes it tough cause they dont wanna give the more inexperienced techs a chance. Nobody wants to train and it is pretty shitty to be honest.

  • @gregorygarcia6819
    @gregorygarcia6819 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Like to learn more about it and how to get started to make more money for my family thanks very much bro

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      For sure! Great way to make some decent coins if you are cool with it!

    • @gregorygarcia6819
      @gregorygarcia6819 ปีที่แล้ว

      Like to learn more and try to get started for a better future for my family and my self if you can help me or show me the way i will be so happy bro to show my family what dad did for them bro thank you very much bro

  • @oscardeavila4559
    @oscardeavila4559 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Hello Josh,
    In the day and age of AI do you think Cloud Computer is a career with Job Security or should I switch to Cybersecurity/InfoSec?

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +6

      Both of those are going to have jobs for ever. The jobs are definitely going to evolve, but they aren't going anywhere any time soon. Cloud is easier to get into and once you're in cloud, it's going to be easy to transition into Security.
      Great question ^^

    • @oscardeavila4559
      @oscardeavila4559 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@JoshMadakor Thann you Josh, you have helped clear my anxiety like you would not believe.

  • @tt-ud6ok
    @tt-ud6ok ปีที่แล้ว +2

    My communication skill is not good. English is my 4th language. Can i work as help desk technician? I’m planning to start courseCareers next month. currently I’m working towards my BAITM @WGU. keep up the good work.

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +4

      Thanks so much! and damn, 4th language? big brain lol.
      _>Can i work as help desk technician?_
      Yes. The English you showed here is more than enough. And for what you might lack in grammar, you can make up with empathy and customer service. No problem!

  • @danovanprice
    @danovanprice ปีที่แล้ว +1

    You had me in the beginning but lost me towards the end when talking about ETL. But I will learn thanks for the video

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว

      Sorry about ETL lol :(, thanks for watching!!

  • @zuberkariye2299
    @zuberkariye2299 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    It'll be good if you could give us a roadmap on this! Thank you!

  • @millyfaith5027
    @millyfaith5027 ปีที่แล้ว

    love this info

  • @KevtechITSupport
    @KevtechITSupport ปีที่แล้ว +4

    Awesome video. Yes. Cloud can be complicated. Especially when you need to fix an issue for a 3rd party vendor. You want to bang your head across the wall.

    • @JoshMadakor
      @JoshMadakor  ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I know exactly what you mean. "Actually I'm good." It takes a special kind of person or mindset to work Cloud Support Engineering long term lol

  • @MrQuan5000
    @MrQuan5000 หลายเดือนก่อน

    What IT degree from wgu allows or have the most remote jobs when you graduate?

  • @ioan_jivan
    @ioan_jivan 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    If all videos about how careers are were like this... 👍

  • @juanmtz97
    @juanmtz97 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Someone know the coupon for the coursecareers?

  • @Neon2110
    @Neon2110 ปีที่แล้ว

    This is cool. Subscribed.

  • @geddon436
    @geddon436 ปีที่แล้ว

    I am looking at WGU cloud and network options, but it appears I don't meet the requirments for the programs.

  • @Jotin8664
    @Jotin8664 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    i paused 4:42 to open a tab in indeed. Came back to this video to play and started cracking up lol Great video though!!!

  • @eddisonlewis8099
    @eddisonlewis8099 ปีที่แล้ว

    Interestingly insightful

  • @obrienortega6942
    @obrienortega6942 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question, what are thoughts on CompTIA’s Cloud+ certification? I’m considering taking it. Thank you Josh for your services.

  • @sbarneaionut
    @sbarneaionut ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Juste embarked on a Azure Cloud Engineer course. This video literally answered most of my questions. Thanks a lot.
    Any of you that are already in the field, any advice for a novice boarding this? Any chance of working from home? I know he mentioned the team around you but nowadays we can all be together via team, just unsure how viable that is. Arguments for yey/ney?

    • @sharky2675
      @sharky2675 ปีที่แล้ว

      and how would it figuratively answer most of your questions?

  • @lumediatravel
    @lumediatravel ปีที่แล้ว

    ❤❤❤Love the information ℹ️ ❤❤❤