Where It Started
When I graduated with a Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, I did not have a plan. Although I graduated with all the fundamental and practical knowledge to prepare me for the tech world, but to prepare me for what exactly? That part was not clear to me.
Honestly, after graduation, I went home with no exciting chapter or job or any clear path in life. I went home and spent a significant amount of time trying to figure out what to do with my life.
There is a version of the post graduation story that people believe in,the one where people believe that immediately after school, you get a job since you already have the degree to back it up. That was not my story.
I am writing this to be honest about my journey, as I know I am not the only one who has been there.
My journey is slow, quiet, full of procrastination and uncertainty that is actually difficult to explain to people.
I was not totally idle as I tried to take classes, but was too lazy to complete them because I lacked interest after a while. I tried to understand what aspect of tech I liked that would excite me, and for a long time, it felt like I was stuck.
The change did not happen overnight. It happened gradually as I started researching and paying more attention to what held my interest.
Where I Am Now
Right now, I am at the beginning. I am a beginner-level AWS learner and I do not understand it all yet, but I know that starting is often the hardest part.
I have been learning the fundamentals of AWS, take it one step ant an time, understanding what it all means, what the cloud actually is, how it works and why businesses are moving towards it. It is a lot to take in, but the more I learn, the more it clicks.
I have watched YouTube videos from more experienced professionals and I think, will I ever get there? Then I remember that they were once beginners too. Every professional started exactly where I am now. You just need to begin, the clarity comes after.
My Expectations
In one to two years, my immediate goal is to earn the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner certification, followed by the AWS Certified Solutions Architect certification.
Beyond certifications, I want to gain real experience,building projects and designing solutions to solve real life problems. I want to work with companies remotely or on-site, offering solutions that make a real difference.
For the longer term, I want to take my skills to international markets, collaborate with world-class professionals, and bring that experience back to contribute to the growing tech in my country.
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