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Zero to Cloud Engineer: A 12-Month Career Change Plan
A former business analyst shares how they became a cloud engineer without a CS degree or prior IT experience, earning triple their previous salary. The guide outlines a 12-month timeline covering networking, Linux, certifications, and hands-on projects. Over 3.5 million cloud computing positions remain unfilled globally, making demonstrated skill more valuable than pedigree.
Meridian48 take
The advice is solid but generic; success depends heavily on local job markets and the candidate's ability to network and interview well.
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