Today, I attended a highly insightful DevOps career guidance session hosted by Sir Muhammad Awais, with Sir Faran Tariq, a DevOps Team Lead at NetSol, as the chief guest.
The session was focused on helping students and freshers understand the current DevOps and Cloud job market, realistic career paths, and the skills that truly matter in the industry.
Will AI Replace DevOps Jobs?
The session started with a common fear many of us have today:
“AI will take over IT jobs.”
Sir Faran cleared this misconception very clearly.
- AI will not replace problem solvers.
- If you are learning only to perform repetitive or labor-based tasks, AI may replace that role.
- But if you focus on problem-solving, critical thinking, and understanding systems deeply, AI will actually secure and enhance your career.
DevOps engineers are expected to think, analyze, optimize, and improve systems—not just run commands.
Learn the “WHY” Before the “HOW”
One of the most important lessons from the session was about learning effectively.
Before learning any tool or technology, you should always ask:
- Why am I learning this?
- What problem does it solve?
- How does it solve that problem?
- Which tools are used and why?
- How does it improve efficiency, security, and reliability?
For example, if you are learning DevOps, don’t start directly with tools. First, understand the problems DevOps was created to solve, and then move toward tools and implementations.
Interviews Are Learning Opportunities
After technical skills, the session focused on interpersonal skills and interview mindset.
Most interviewers look for:
- Clear communication skills
- Genuine interest in the company
- Passion and a positive learning attitude
An interview should not feel like a "jail". It should be treated as a learning center.
- If you fail to answer a question in an interview, that’s okay.
- But if you don’t learn it afterward and fail again later, that’s not okay. A good habit is to write down interview questions after every interview and review them regularly.
Degrees vs Certificates vs Real Skills
Sir Faran also shared clarity on degrees and certifications:
In service-based companies, degrees and certifications can help you get shortlisted.
In product-based companies, your concepts, hands-on work, and problem-solving skills matter more than certificates.
Your real value comes from how well you understand systems and solve real-world problems.
Final Thoughts
This session provided practical industry insights that every DevOps or Cloud aspirant should know. It helped clarify expectations, required skills, and the mindset needed to grow in this field.
Special thanks to Sir Muhammad Awais for hosting this session and Sir Faran for sharing real-world DevOps experience and guidance.
If you’re planning a career in DevOps or Cloud, sessions like these can give you clarity and direction.
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