Insights on Cloud Computing with Lynn Langit

Course details

Are you a cloud computing professional wondering what your career could look like? Or considering pursuing a career in cloud computing? In this course, cloud architect Lynn Langit provides insight into not only her long career in cloud computing, but also the business of cloud computing and associated technologies. She details her experiences and lessons to help you on your cloud computing journey, and shares her thoughts on where she sees the future of cloud computing going.

Concepts

Introduction

My cloud computing journey today

Your Career

How did you get into the cloud field
What role does continual learning play in your career
What professional accomplishments are most satisfying to you
What is the role of higher education in the cloud
How do you stay on top of an ever-changing field

Careers in Cloud Computing

What would you say to someone considering a career in the cloud
What's the appeal of working in the cloud
What are a cloud professional's main responsibilities
What are entry-level cloud positions like
How does someone break into this field
What career opportunities exist in the cloud
What's the role of certifications in the cloud

Cloud and the Business

How does cloud differ in government, business, and academia
What is the role of the cloud in nonprofits and why you should be involved
Are there regional differences in cloud computing
What do you do when risks exist and leaders want to push ahead
How have cloud threats changed

Total Cost of Ownership

What is the formula for maximum TCO for the cloud
What is the role of team readiness in cloud TCO
What is the role of the development environments in cloud TCO
What is the role of cloud service selection in cloud TCO
What are the most common cloud TCO mistakes

Specific Technologies

How does cybersecurity impact cloud computing
How does a remote workforce impact cloud computing
How does quantum computing impact cloud computing

The Future of Cloud

Where do you see cloud computing in five years
How will generative AI tools impact cloud computing