With the launch of OpenAI’s generative AI model ‘ChatGPT’, all the news portals and social media platforms have gone gaga over its potential. ChatGPT’s ability to mimic humans and perform multiple tasks in no time has left people awestruck. However, while some professionals are feeling threatened by this form of generative AI, particularly with regard…
The Powerful Interview – Get that Job
Stephen just spent 45 minutes answering a variety of my interview questions attempting to gain employment as a technical support specialist. His answers were accurate and compelling, which led me to regard him as a strong candidate who would likely be getting a job offer. In a concluding effort to assess his true interest in…
A Step-by-Step Guide: How to Transition from Cloud to DevOps
The rise of DevOps in the technology landscape has been nothing short of remarkable. As organizations strive to deliver software faster, more reliably, and with increased collaboration, the demand for proficient DevOps engineers has skyrocketed. In fact, leading job search platforms like indeed.com have reported an astounding 75% increase in DevOps job listings, underlining the…
How To Become a DevOps Engineer as a Software Developer
In today’s ever-evolving technology landscape, the DevOps engineer role is experiencing an unprecedented surge in demand. For professionals already working as software developers, transitioning to a DevOps engineer position can be a transformative career move. According to a report by Markets and Markets, the DevOps industry is projected to witness a staggering compound annual growth…
Gig Workers Making Themselves Recession Proof Via Timely Skilling
The world economy is rapidly embracing the gig approach to work. For some, that’s empowering, and for others it’s daunting. However, with the right attitude, gig work has a lot to offer businesses and professionals. And it will be the canny gig workers who invest in their own upskilling, rather than the employee who depends…
What’s the Difference Between Reskilling or Upskilling and Why Does It Matter?
When we leave school and enter the workforce, we move from an environment where learning is encouraged to an environment where it’s not. Suddenly, we’re thrust into the wild world of adult life, where it’s no longer about acquiring skills, but about applying the skills you already have. And for much of the twentieth century, this…
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…
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…
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…
Digital Transformation: What Every IT Professional Needs to Know
What is Digital Transformation? You don’t have to be following the latest IT news to have heard that new technologies are causing major disruption in the way that we live, work, and play. Digital transformation, in the form of emerging technologies such AI and machine learning are on the brink of moving us into a new…
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…