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How to Prepare yourself for AZ-900 & AZ-204

Fahad Ashiq — Sun, 28 Aug 2022 13:02:00 +0000

Hello Techies,

My name is Fahad Ashiq working as a SDE - I at @Calrom I am co-leading Microsoft Community Lahore along with training, mentoring students for last two years in different technical domains of technology, I am also Microsoft Certified Trainer and known as Community Dev Advocate.

As tech community contributor, I am also avid of learning new technologies including Cloud, AI and Data Science I am actively participating in learning different online courses and platform to learn, excel & grow in respective work domain knowledge.

In the above context of learning and leading things in our communities, I have cleared Azure-900 and Azure-204 certification last year and a lot of community folks asked to provide them content related to preparation and guidance to clear these exams.

You can get access all the content related to azure certification on their learning platform which I am pasting below:

( https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/ )

I am also pasting links to get access content of AZ-900 & AZ-204

AZ-900:
( https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/azure-fundamentals/)

AZ-204:
( https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/certifications/azure-developer/)

The minimum 70% percentile needed to clear the exam out 1000 marks but if you can score above this is your intelligence and interest of learning. All the Fundamental and Associate Level exams are MCQS based but there is some practice exercises you can attempt while preparing them in associate level not in fundamental level.

You can prepare some other content as well related to these certifications which can help you in understanding topics more on technical side to get dive into the practical implementation of things use in the cloud world.

Happy Learning!

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International Tech Student Communities in Pakistan 👨‍💻

Fahad Ashiq — Tue, 01 Mar 2022 20:16:21 +0000

Over the last 2 to 3 years, the international tech student communities making their way to Pakistan which Includes Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Community (MLSA) from Microsoft, Google Developer Student Club (GDSC) from Google, AWS Community Builder from Amazon, GitHub Campus Expert from GitHub, MLH fellowship by GitHub. These international communities or societies are playing major ROLE in developing international community relationship with all the other community members who are around the globe including Canada, Peru America, Germany, United Kingdom, Brazil, Mexico, India etc. These communities can also pave a way a lot more for international tech opportunities for Pakistani tech student who majorly studied or studying computer science, software engineer and information technology.

In this blog I am mentioning all the required information and useful if you want to become a part of any of the above mention communities and make the influence in your local community to become leaders in your own space and universities:

1.Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Community (MLSA)🔥

I can proudly say that I am GOLD Microsoft Learn Graduate Student Ambassador from Government College University, Lahore. I have learned and experience a lot more in my 2 years of time spam form January 2020 to January 2022. I have conduct various online and onsite sessions where I have talked about Cloud, Personal Branding, basic communication skills and a lot more which can help students to bring their own talent on Table either it’s related to communication, technical and non-technical skills.
You can apply for MLSA program to this link: https://studentambassadors.microsoft.com/
You can learn about my Journey as a MLSA:
https://fahadashiq30.medium.com/microsoft-learn-student-ambassador-journey-from-january-2020-to-june-2021-e9682da0b8a2
You can also read my Graduate Blog live on Microsoft Site:
https://techcommunity.microsoft.com/t5/student-developer-blog/meet-a-recent-microsoft-learn-student-ambassador-graduate-fahad/ba-p/2757019

2.Google Developer Student Community (GDSC)💯

Google Developer Student Clubs (GDSC) are community groups for college and university students interested in Google developer technologies. Students from all undergraduate or graduate programs with an interest in growing as a developer are welcome. By joining a GDSC, students grow their knowledge in a peer-to-peer learning environment and build solutions for local businesses and their community.
You can apply for GDSC to this link: https://developers.google.com/community/gdsc/leads

3.AWS Community Builders 🌐

The AWS Community Builders program offers technical resources, mentorship, and networking opportunities to AWS technical enthusiasts and emerging thought leaders who are passionate about sharing knowledge and connecting with the technical community.
Interested AWS builders should apply to the program to build relationships with AWS product teams, AWS Heroes, and the AWS community.
Throughout the program, AWS subject matter experts will provide informative webinars, share insights — including information about the latest services — as well as best practices for creating technical content, increasing reach, and sharing AWS knowledge across online and in-person communities. The program will accept a limited number of members per year. All AWS builders are welcome and encouraged to apply.
You can apply for AWS Community Builder Program to this link:
https://aws.amazon.com/ru/developer/community/community-builders/

4.GitHub Campus Expert form GitHub 🎉

GitHub Campus Experts is a GitHub Education initiative focused on providing leadership and community skills to student leaders on their campuses. A GCE (GitHub Campus Expert) is a student with the ability to improve the technical skills of its community.
📌Note: A GitHub Campus Expert is not a Git or GitHub expert or GitHub ambassador, that’s a common misconception.
Responsibilities
Our responsibility as GitHub Campus Experts is to build a strong technical community on our campuses. This can be achieved by running events, hackathons, meetings, workshops, study groups, or any other events where the students can improve their technical skills.
Benefits
GitHub is always providing tools and content that can help us build a better community and become better leaders, that’s why we constantly have webinars and trainings to improve our technical and soft skills, led by people from the industry but also by Campus Experts (yes, we also share the knowledge amongst us). Another important part of the GCE journey is the events, where GitHub supports us with swag and budget, the devas are always motivated with cool swag and delicious food 😅.
How to become a GCE
Now, I want to tell you a bit about my process of becoming a GCE ✨

Requirements:

To become a GCE you need to fulfill three requirements:
To be studying at the university.
To be passionate about community building and technology (I’ll tell you later about my campus community).
To be at least 1 year away from your graduation.
Application

The first step is the online application. If you have the 3 requirements, you can fill the online application on GitHub’s Education website. in this stage, you will be asked about some basic info related to your community and your motivation to be a GCE.
You can apply to this link: https://githubcampus.expert/

5.MLH fellowship🔮

At Major League Hacking (MLH) we know the power of hands-on learning first-hand. Every year, more than 135,000 aspiring technologists around the world participate in MLH events where they learn the skills that help them land jobs, launch startups, and everything in between. You can’t learn these necessary skills in most classrooms, which is why so many people take their education into their own hands and join our community every year.
The MLH Fellowship is a collection of programs designed to make learning these skills easy, fun, and fast. By pairing educational and fun content with practice experience, you can learn a lot in a very short period of time. Whether you’re looking to build out your initial portfolio of personal projects, polish up a project you’re passionate about, or start contributing to Open Source, we have a program for you.
You can apply for fellow from here:
https://www.tfaforms.com/4844143

That’s all for this blog. Keep growing Everyone ❤
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My Last 5 Year Struggle, Side Hustle and Community Contributions 🚀

Fahad Ashiq — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:09:11 +0000

🚀 My Last 5 Year Struggle, Side Hustle and Community Contribution Since October 2016 to August 2021!

I started, by taking participation as a GRAPHIC DESGNER, in IEEE GCU BRANCH LAHORE right after my Bachelor's degree started. 👾

My First Internship was in UI/UX back 2018.

⏱️ At that time, I got the Internship in CureMD for three months but at that time I don't have an IDEA that CUREMD is one of the Great environment for someone work in. I rather JOIN a Game Studio which were closed right after my internship.

💡 I learned a lesson never go what seems right and good. Take RISK and give yourself a second chance. Than I Joined a Local Startup called HERSTELLAR as content strategist, which is KIND of internship where I get a chance to work in startup culture and to get to know what is happening in startup world.

First time, then I represented Government College University (GCU), Lahore at International Level and Selected as a CAMPUS AMBASSADOR Hultprize from GCU, LAHORE 🎌
After spending first & second year of my University after developing my communication & networking skills I have secured first Internship as WEB Engineer at VU Solutions Pvt. Ltd 😃
After brushing my Dev skills in 6 Months I got my first paid Internship as Web Engineer during my 6 semester of my degree. 💪
In all of this, I have worked along with @hultprize @herstellar @IEEEGCU @dotlinks @techtology1 @DSCGCULAHORE @plan9incubator as a volunteer & representative.⭐
Few Organizations, I feel proud and much grateful to be the part of are @TheNestiO @airschoolonline @StacksPakistan @MLSALahore @dotnetfdn @TedxGCULahore @Plan9incubator @arfakarimfndn & one and only Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Community. 🔥
These organizations made me who I am today. Co- Leading a community of 3000+ students, professionals and tech enthusiastic. Also Leading my own communities where I market, scale and build the local talent of PAKISTAN 🎖️
Also our communities partnered with @COLABSPK @deveningsGlobal @StacksPakistan & @devsinc, in this whole process of redefining the meaning of community work we have done in last few years!
The whole journey of 5 years is worth to experience for. I am super excited of what lies ahead - The most Important part is the Supportive Community we got for this! 🎉
I graduated in Oct 2020, Now I am working as Software Engineer @Enghouse Interactive in their R&D Department.

🥳 Much thankful to all of you! I am always there to help, open to relevant opportunities.

Securing a Good IT Job

Fahad Ashiq — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:04:59 +0000

Few things I want to update a quick post for freshers & juniors to build a strong application for securing a good reputed job in IT sector - 🕵️

💻 Make your CV or Resume of one Page only.
🚀 Build your profiles on open source platforms like Github.
🙌 Make a Dev portfolio on any free hosting providing platforms like github pages, netlify & surge.
🎯 Mention every single project you have worked or contribute previously.
🕵️Try to contribute & start taking part in International Student communities like MLSA from Microsoft, DSC from Google & AWS from Amazon.
😊 Show your empathy & patience while securing your dream job because great things take time.
💪 Lastly, don't give up to your goal & dream in joining your dream company or destination instead of increase your effort.

Do checkout mobile friendly portfolio stories: https://lnkd.in/dh4Gn66U

Keep Moving forward with baby steps, you're just about there to achieve - 🔥
If you find anything missing do comment below - 👋

Personal Branding

Fahad Ashiq — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 21:02:49 +0000

🤔 Personal Branding is often misunderstood in today's digital world the question is here - What actually Personal Branding is in real?

🚀 Your personal branding is how you promote yourself. It is the unique combination of skills, experience, and personality that you want the world to see and get them inspired to put their value in it in form of suggestions, constructive criticism & many people out there start doing similar or relevant same as what you are doing to promote positive & better image of relevant domain. It is about telling your story, and how it reflects your conduct, behavior, spoken and unspoken words, and attitudes.

🙌 Do you consider "Personal Branding" is must to consider in every respective professional domain for students, job professionals, and industry experts?

👋 If yes, share your constructive thoughts on it in the comment section below:

personalbranding #experience #leadership #communication #storytelling #branding #creativity #linkedin #content #digitalcommunication

MLSA Lahore Happenings

Fahad Ashiq — Sun, 12 Sep 2021 20:53:58 +0000

Microsoft Learn — Lahore community is going to expand it’s circle to teach the latest technology trends of Microsoft Technologies. The Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program is a worldwide educational program to sponsor students majoring in disciplines related to technology. The Microsoft Learn student program attempts to enhance students’ employability by offering training in skills not usually taught in academia, including knowledge of Microsoft technologies. I am co-leading this community with my University, Batch fellow Saad Aslam who is good friend of mine, we are trying our best to build this community to promote the latest Microsoft technologies in local community for specially students, professionals and mentors. We do have active accounts on social handles you can check out our work we are doing by visiting the link below:

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MLSA.Lahore
Twitter: https://twitter.com/MLSALahore
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCgW1CbHHjlz3z58isv19eqQ

Recently, we have collaborated with COLABS, Deveining’s, Stacks Pakistan and Devsinc. Collaborated with Stacks Pakistan for their Hackathon!

Collaborated with @Devsinc for their virtual Hackathon:

Collaborated with COLABS for the next year as a Tech Community Partner.

Our last event was MeetCon 0.1 which was held at COLABS where we entertain the student ambassadors from different institutes from Lahore having technical session, gold ambassadors and all the tech professionals and students who want career guidance, program help and outreach in conducting the local events in their respective institutes. I was moderating the Fireside Chat with fellow ambassadors.

The Happy face with few fellow ambassadors from Lahore and tech professionals:

We had also collaborate with tech various communities, community spaces and tech companies to provide and give access to latest tech trends, opportunities and facilities to our community members which they can avail and excel it in their professional lifes. Our communities are purely inclusive for all over the Pakistan.

We have also recently launched our website also to make this community more vibrant and to inspire more student ambassador fellows to learn and avail from this program to maximum.
Website Link: https://mlsalahore.com/

Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Journey January 2020 to June 2021

Fahad Ashiq — Wed, 23 Jun 2021 16:23:45 +0000

I joined Microsoft learn student ambassador program back in January 2020. The very first event we conducted in February 2020 in UET Lahore where I talked about the Microsoft student ambassador program upto 50+ students to leading a community of 3000+ including tech students, professionals and freelancers.

Microsoft Learn — Lahore community is going to expand it’s circle to teach the latest technology trends of Microsoft Technologies. The Microsoft Learn Student Ambassador Program is a worldwide educational program to sponsor students majoring in disciplines related to technology. The Microsoft Learn student program attempts to enhance students’ employability by offering training in skills not usually taught in academia, including knowledge of Microsoft technologies. I am co-leading this community with my University, Batch fellow and not the least good friend also Lead of MLSA Lahore section we are trying our best to build this community to promote the latest Microsoft technologies in local community for specially students, professionals and mentors. We do have active accounts on social handles you can check out our work we are doing by visiting the link below:

Website:https://mlsalahore.com/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/MLSA.Lahore
Twitter:https://twitter.com/MLSALahore
LinkedIn Profile:https://www.linkedin.com/in/fahad-ashiq-303/

#021Disrupt2020

Fahad Ashiq — Thu, 26 Nov 2020 06:26:13 +0000

Hola 👋🏻⚡📌

A big opportunity for students, professionals and entrepreneurs is that #021Disrupt2020 is on the way organized by The Nest I/O biggest entrepreneurship conference of Region. 🧿🌟

Agenda of Conference📍
If you're a startup looking for funding or expert advice for your startup, this is the virtual conference you want to be at. Register quickly as we have limited spots for office hours. Secure your chance for the right advise at the best startup conference of the region. ✨🇵🇰

021Disrupt2020
Registration Link⚡
https://lnkd.in/dM7g7dv

Best Regards 🙏✨