Cloud Computing & IT Profession: Career Opportunities & Skill Transfer

This essay examines the impact of cloud computing on the IT profession and career opportunities. It discusses how cloud computing skills are becoming increasingly important for IT professionals and how the author's personal and work experiences have enabled them to develop transferable skills relevant to a career in IT. The author highlights the growing demand for cloud computing specialists and the potential for a secure career path in this field. Furthermore, the essay details the skills gained through a master's degree in IT and an internship, emphasizing communication, critical thinking, problem-solving, and managerial abilities. These experiences have provided the author with a solid foundation for a successful career in the evolving landscape of cloud computing and IT.

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Cloud Computing and the IT Profession
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Question 1:
Cloud computing is where companies or individuals have a practice where they use a
system of remote computer servers which are hosted by the net. Their function is the storage,
management, and processing of information in place of local servers or personal computers.
Cloud computing is a new venture in today’s world where technology is evolving, and I believe
it can influence my career as an IT professional in many ways while also creating new
opportunities for me (Armbrust et.al 2010, pp.55). First, with learning cloud computing, it has
ensured that I can keep up with the evolving technology in IT. When I get employed, I will be
able to keep up with the innovations in this field by applying the skills learned in the workplace.
(Sether 2016).
Next, as more companies are now starting to use cloud computing, there will be demand
for people who are skilled as cloud computing infrastructure managers, engineers, and
administrators. As I am proficient in this field, it means I will have a lot of opportunities for
employment in any company using cloud computing. Also, there will be a need for vendors who
can provide services needed to operate cloud computing. Therefore, it means I can also fill this
role in companies (Phillips and McKeown 2016, pp. 157). Finally, as a cloud computing
specialist, my job path will be secured because it will still be a relevant field in the job market. I
will be employed as an expert who is supposed to implement cloud computing infrastructure in
companies who want to start using it. Hence, this ensures my career path is secured (Kondo et.al
2009. Pp.10).

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Question 2:
There are several experiences in my life both personal and at work where I got skills
which I could apply while undertaking my career. I will discuss two of the most outstanding
experiences. I pursued a masters degree in IT with a focus on computer networking at Charles
Stuart University in Melbourne. I learned a lot of things during class lectures, doing assignments
and group work like I got some skills which I could transfer to my career. First skill mastered is
communication which I got from undertaking projects in class with my classmates. It enables me
to know how to communicate well with fellow workers who are from different backgrounds and
work well together. Also, I critical thinking and problem-solving skills in class by completing
class assignments. Through completing the tasks given, I was able to get skills to finish them
with ease therefore in future I can tackle any issues gotten in my career.
Another experience is while working during my holiday internship at an IT company.
Here my supervisor had a positive influence on my career because he encouraged me to take on
risks and believed in my abilities. After working with him for a while he little by little started to
allow me to take the lead on some of the projects we had. It gave me confidence in my abilities,
and I was able to have experience in this career field. Hence, I was able to develop my
managerial skills here and also know how to work in teams to complete projects given. I also got
to learn how to work well in an office environment making it easier for me when I get employed
in future.

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