Throughout my IT career, I’ve had the opportunity to work with companies of all sizes, from startups to large corporations. That’s one of the greatest advantages of remote work: access to a variety of projects and challenges that have helped me grow continuously.
In these 7 years of experience, I’ve gone through many phases—developing a simple landing page with WordPress, building smart contracts in Web3, and deploying cloud infrastructures capable of supporting over 4 million registered users (with around 800k concurrent users at peak times).
I never thought I’d end up dedicating myself to cybersecurity (although it was always one of those IT fantasies in the back of my mind).
Exploring as Many Areas as Possible
Over the years, my goal has always been to experiment with as many areas as possible (except for those that require 100% on-site work). I did this with a clear purpose: to discover what I truly love and what I want to dedicate my life to.
Now, do I know for sure what I want?
The truth is, I’ve never had an absolute answer, but I do know what I enjoy the most: Cloud.
Why Cloud Has Been My Greatest Passion
Cloud is the area I’ve enjoyed the most during these years. It’s where I’ve evolved the fastest and where my growth has felt exponential.
I was lucky enough to work on high-impact projects in small teams where every decision mattered, where the pressure was high, and where infrastructure needed to be scalable, resilient, and secure. This pushed me to give 110%, to read, to document myself constantly, and to acquire critical skills to support massive amounts of users and traffic.
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But… why cybersecurity then?**
The Decision to Dive Into DevSecOps
The growing demand for security in the IT world is astonishing. The need to protect infrastructures, data, and applications is stronger than ever, and Cloud and Security must go hand in hand.
No, it’s not just about money. (Well… maybe a little. But that’s not the main reason).
The real reason is that DevSecOps is the missing piece that complements my career and life purpose. Since I love Cloud and enjoy DevOps, integrating security into this path is both a logical and exciting decision.
Learning and Excited to Enter the Cybersecurity Market
Right now, I’m pursuing a master’s degree in cybersecurity, which has allowed me to learn a lot about this field. Every day, I discover something new, and honestly, I’m super excited to step into the market and apply all this knowledge.
If you have any ideas, advice, or resources that can help me learn more and improve, I’d love to hear them! I’m on a journey of continuous growth, and any recommendations are welcome.
My passions for software development and Web3 remain strong, but I now see them as tools and knowledge that enrich my path toward cybersecurity. Plus, continuous learning has always been part of my DNA, and in this field, you never stop learning.
So yes, every day, I’m more convinced: DevSecOps is my path.
In this blog I will be telling you about my progress, but above all things that will be super interesting and from which we can learn a lot.
Cheers,
Lucatonny Raudales
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