Brian was disappointed. He had just been turned down for a senior leadership role at his current company, and he wasn’t quite sure why. Playing through his mind repeatedly was the direct feedback he had been given. “You are lacking Executive Presence,” his boss had said. It didn’t make much a sense. So, keen to…
Choosing AWS Services: Tailoring Your Learning Path
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, Amazon Web Services (AWS) has emerged as a dominant force, revolutionizing the way businesses operate and individuals build their careers in technology. A bold statement, for sure, but as a platform, it now stands out as the market leader in driving the cloud revolution. In fact, according to…
How to Master AWS Services as a Solutions Architect Via Certifications
AWS is one of the most dominant and in-demand cloud platforms today. The platform holds about 33% of the IaaS market, which is almost as much as the combined total of its main competitors (Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud), so even at a quick glance it’s clear that AWS skills are important for solutions architects…
Why Knowing AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Is Essential
In the ever-evolving landscape of cloud computing, organizations are increasingly turning to multi-cloud strategies to maximize their capabilities and stay ahead in the digital realm. While public cloud providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), and Microsoft Azure have established themselves as industry leaders, employing professionals who understand the intricacies of each…
The Competitive Advantage of Having Multi-Cloud Knowledge in the Job Market
The cloud industry is reshaping the very fabric of how businesses function and compete. Its reach is extending exponentially and, in doing so, it is revolutionizing how organizations operate and store data. And this is all adding up to a fast-growing need for skilled individuals who possess the expertise to navigate the intricate landscapes of…
How Do I Become a Cloud Architect Without a Degree?
If you’re already working in the cloud arena, you’ll know it’s a fast-paced environment. Technology is constantly changing, new security challenges are appearing daily, and business demand for good skills is insatiable. It’s a great domain to work in that offers a promising future to all involved. However, with that said, it’s easy to lose…
Top Skills IT Employers are Looking for Over the Next Decade
IT recruitment has evolved in recent years. Gone are the days when a technical degree guaranteed an interview. With the development of recruitment software, and the realization that strong human skills are as critical as tech knowledge, the landscape for job hunters has changed. What hiring in the IT sector looks like today Now, 99%…
5 Valuable IT Certifications for a Career in the Finance Industry
If you’ve been looking for IT jobs in the finance industry, you might have come across finance professionals who have acronyms next to their names. John Smith CPA, Jane Doe CFA, Fred Bloggs CFP, etc. These acronyms indicate the different financial certifications they have completed. Certified Public Accountant, Chartered Financial Analyst, and Certified Financial Planner,…
2020 IT Certifications Road Map
IT students and pros today face a unique challenge: Future skills like Artificial Intelligence, Big Data, Cyber Security, Blockchain, and the like are moving too quickly for most university curricula and even enterprise-level businesses to keep pace. Many top tier institutions are turning to business leaders in these fields to help build and update these…
Breaking Down Big Data: A Primer for IT Professionals
Whether you’re a bright-eyed rookie or seasoned IT professional, chances are you’ve encountered the term ‘big data’. You may not have understood precisely what it meant at the time, but unless you’ve been living under a rock, you also probably know that big data skills are in high demand. That means that now is the…
Top 10 IT Career Paths for the Next Decade
It’s not a bad time to be an IT professional. Self evident – maybe? But the technology we dreamt about as kids is no longer the stuff of fantasy. It’s here, it’s now, and it’s driving almost every facet of the global economy. Beyond the opportunity for a great paying job though, it offers many…
- Active Directory
- Career
- Cosmos DB
- Data Factory
- Data Lake Storage (DLS)
- HDInsight
- Machine Learning
- Microsoft Azure
- Monitor
- Power Platform
- SQL Database
- Stream Analytics
- Synapse
A Guide to the New Azure Certifications — Prepare and Pass!
Cloud-related IT jobs are expected to grow 13% annually over the next 3 years, and according to the IDC, will account for an estimated 38% of all information technology positions by 2021. With a majority of Fortune 500 companies now using Microsoft Azure, it’s no wonder that IT professionals are looking to Microsoft Certifications as…
Becoming a Big Data Expert: How to Get Started
Did you know that 90% of data in the world today has been created in the last two years alone? That’s because every day, we create 2.5 quintillion bytes of data. That’s a lot of data that needs to be processed, analyzed and turned into meaningful — and sometimes highly valuable — insights that help…
How to Assess Which Cybersecurity Course You Need
If you’re technically minded and enjoy a challenge, cybersecurity is a great career to consider. With digital transformation to the cloud spreading like wildfire and never-ending architectural innovation being implemented by businesses, the specter of cyber-attack is never far away. Now, more than ever, businesses are needing to put strong cybersecurity defenses in place and…
Top Ten Skills to Become a DevOps Engineer
Are you looking to advance your career in software development and operations? If so, becoming a DevOps engineer might be the perfect path for you. In today’s digital landscape, companies require a faster and more efficient software delivery process, and that’s where DevOps comes in. According to industry analysts, the DevOps market is expected to…
Top 10 Skills to Become a Data Analyst
Imagine diving into the world of data, where you become the detective solving mysteries hidden within mountains of information. This is exactly what being a data analyst does. As big data continues to dominate all industries, including healthcare, finance, and marketing, the demand for skilled data analysts is skyrocketing. Companies are eagerly seeking experts who…