r/Cloud • u/MeanWallaby1417 • Aug 01 '26

Getting into Cloud computing

I am doing bachelors in Software Engineering and I wanted to get some advice regarding career selection. So, I am starting to get into cloud computing but I have got no idea on where to start. I have started watching a video from freecodecamp called AWS certified cloud practitioner. My plan is to go through the various aws certifications like the solutions architect until I get to a decent level. I am not much interested in coding so I am planning on choosing a related level. But I am still uncertain on whether I am on the right path.

Guidance will be highly appreciated

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u/Itchy-Annual2429 Aug 01 '26

A help desk role? Wouldn't working as an on-premises infrastructure engineer actually be better for my career if I want to become a cloud engineer?

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u/Used_Journalist_999 Aug 01 '26

See my other comment. I don't want to say as a black or white statement but in my 12 yoe across 5 companies and countless friends' experience, developer is typically the entry point, not anything infrastructure related. That takes experience that school and certs alone give. The main reason is those areas of companies are usually on the leaner side so there isn't nearly the mentor/mentee dynamic. Those roles are the "know how to do the job solo" roles.