Sustainable Careers in Cloud Computing

Ezeoke Chiamaka — Wed, 02 Dec 2020 15:43:41 +0000

Looking towards joining the cloud computing ecosystem? Wondering how this sustainable this ecosystem is? You are in the right place. The cloud has a big room for everyone. There are so many diverse roles you can play on the cloud.

Here is a list of top cloud computing skills that might interest you:

- Machine Learning and Artificial Intelligence(AI):
Cloud computing in AI can be implemented in cognitive computing, chat bots, business intelligence, Internet of Things and many more.
Cognitive computing involves capabilities such as natural language processing, speech/object recognition, human-computer interaction and narrative generation.
Some tools to begin with include Google AI Platform, Tensorflow, Google Colabs, Amazon Machine Learning on Amazon Web Service and many more.

- Database management: With this, you will be responsible for ensuring smooth data flow. You will ensure that there is an adequate storage plan that suits the needs of the company. Another important function is ensuring a strong back-up system for data recovery in the case of data loss or a disaster.

- DevOps Management: You are responsible for continuous integration and delivery while development & operations team work on the cloud.

- Cloud Support: This team is responsible for ensuring users and customers are satisfied. With this skill; you are the first line of contact when there is a complaint from the user or organization making use of the cloud service.

- Cloud Engineering: You are involved with designing systems with the use of cloud resources to solve business problems. You govern the end-to-end iteration of cloud development and delivery. You also manage the general process flow in solving the problem.

- Cloud Security: You are responsible for ensuring that systems
are highly secured to ensure safety of your clients and users.

All these skills can be found on various cloud service providers like Google Cloud Platform, Amazon Web Services, Mircosoft Azure and many more. On the long run; these careers are sustainable but with continuous evolution. This calls for continuous learning and constant updates.

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Choosing the best Cloud Platform for your firm

Ezeoke Chiamaka — Tue, 01 Dec 2020 10:50:50 +0000

Your cloud platform is a function of the services and products you offer. A cloud platform is very essential for the world we live in. The cloud has so much to offer you and your firm and the most amazing part of it is that it works on a "Pay-As-You-go" basis.

The cloud is divided into three broad spectrums:

Software as a Service(SaaS): This is probably the most essential platform from any business or person. SaaS is essential for group meetings, collaboration, report construction and communication. Irrespective of the service you offer; there is a platform for you. This is probably the first and most important platform you will need for you firm. Create an account with Google Mail.

To learn more about starting your firm and getting digital presence. Visit this link for a wide range of courses on various digital skills.

If you are a designeer; Figma is the best place to begin.

Infrastructure as a Service(IaaS): This platform is for firms with high needs of computing resources like storage, data and so on. This offers an elastic offering that allows you scale in and out of resources. Some cloud service providers that offer this include: Amazon Web Services, Google Cloud Platform, Mircosoft Azure, IBM Cloud and many more. Banks, Financial institutions, governmental bodies and so on require this platform. Some large firms choose to purchase their own servers and perform these services.
Platform as a Service(PaaS): This service is designed for developers who build applications and web platform. This service offers them the opportunity to deploy their code on the web. Some companies that specialize in this area include: Digital Ocean, Google Cloud Platform, GitHub, Heroku, Netlify and many more.

As long as you are working in the cloud; you fall under one or more of these categories. There are numerous online courses that help in beginning in any of the cloud platforms. Visit udemy, Udacity on taking courses.

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Sustainable Careers in Cloud Computing

Choosing the best Cloud Platform for your firm