DeepSummary
In this episode of the AWS podcast, host Jillian Ford interviews Simon Elisha, an experienced professional at Amazon, to discuss career advice and insights in the cloud industry. Simon shares his journey, from his early days with coding and mainframes to joining AWS as one of the first solution architects. He emphasizes the importance of staying curious, learning by doing, and being open to new technologies.
Simon provides valuable advice for those looking to enter the cloud industry or transition their careers. He encourages building personal projects, contributing to open-source, and showcasing one's passion through a portfolio. Simon also highlights the diverse career paths available in the cloud, such as solution architecture, professional services, and technical training.
Throughout the conversation, Simon tackles topics like imposter syndrome, continuous learning, and adapting to new technologies like AI and blockchain. He stresses the importance of hands-on experience and being willing to make mistakes while emphasizing the value of reading documentation and staying up-to-date with industry trends.
Key Episodes Takeaways
- Continuously build projects and learn by doing to advance your career in the cloud industry.
- Embrace imposter syndrome as a natural part of the learning process, rather than a negative trait.
- Stay curious and open to learning new technologies, as the industry is constantly evolving.
- Contribute to open-source projects and build a portfolio to showcase your passion and skills.
- Explore the diverse career paths available in the cloud, such as solution architecture, professional services, and technical training.
- Read documentation and stay up-to-date with industry trends to enhance your knowledge and skills.
- Avoid unfair comparisons that can fuel imposter syndrome, and recognize the value of your own journey and progress.
- Find enjoyment in the learning process and be willing to make mistakes along the way.
Top Episodes Quotes
- “Imposter syndrome is a thing, but don't let it overwhelm you. Everyone's making shit up as I go. People don't know what's going on. Everyone's trying to figure stuff out. They all make mistakes. If you talk to someone who says they never made a mistake, stop talking to that person because they're a liar or they're just not doing anything interesting, is the other thing.“ by Simon Elisha
- “If you're feeling imposter syndrome, then you're doing the right thing. It's the people that don't feel imposter syndrome that are dangerous, quite frankly, because they think they know everything.“ by Simon Elisha
- “I think you need to almost as a technology person, just go, it's going to change. I don't have to buy into everything, but I need to be open to new things and I should enjoy the new things. It's fun. If it's not fun, maybe find something else to do.“ by Simon Elisha
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AWS Podcast
Amazon Web Services
6/10/24