Switch from QA engineer to Cloud engineer right now!

[@SourajitDrums]

Returning here after a year just to say thank you to you. I am DevOps Engineer now and love what I do. So thank you ❤️❤️❤️

[@t.a.kalsekar]

Okay, I see lot of "experts" in the comment section are writing about QA and apparently its a "dead end". It is not QA that's a dead end, its the learning ability of people in these jobs that is dead. QA people often 'settle' in one profile and don't upskill themselves which is the demand of IT industry as whole. Tell me this, If a guy with QA - Automation experience, upskills himself with Cloud knowledge/certifications, has knowledge on how CI/CD pipelines work, wont he find a job any scrum team around the whole world? Sure ultimately that person might have to move to some other role as and when the industry demands that, but you see the point am trying to make? One cannot have only Selenium and Appium on their C.V. and expect that to suffice for an entire career, the entire world is moving towards to cloud. As a starting point QA is great for people who don't want to get into Dev jobs or Sys Admin roles.

[@jlirving]

Not going to disagree with you because that's the exact pathway I'm taking right now. I spent my time learning automation and have started upskilling in Aure certs. My end focus is to be in a position more akin to a quality coach but that's not really a "testing role" and every tester can't take these steps. You can have a great paying career as an automation engineer and easily earn multiple 6 figures, just by being able to automate API tests. $600 pd seems very achievable in the current job market where I live. However let's be real manual testing itself the ability to execute test scripts is a dead end thankless job. There's also a rapidly diminishing viable job market because manual testers won't be leaving and companies and companies will be looking to hire QAs with automation experience. That's not to say that in 10-15 years when all the good manual testers are gone there won't be a huge demand because even though everyone wants to automate no one really knows how to do it effectively. The last large company I worked at all the testers were quite senior with at least 10+ years at the company, everyone was a manual tester and the majority were at the tail end of their careers. None of them could really code basic tests and there were numerous failed attempts at implementing codeless solutions like ranorex. I'm pretty sure this sounds familiar for everyone here.

[@kimdavis5631]

@@jlirving Great points made 👍👍

[@pragathiswaran5568]

I really appreciate your efforts on this topic. I would love to see more deep on this topic, it shows the different path available for tester if they wanted to learn.

[@CloudAdvocate]

Hope this helps all my QA friends :). Let me know in the comments if there are any questions.

[@87aaryan]

Thank you so much for this execellent video. I am a manual tester past 10 yrs and haven't been seen any growth. I recently did my Azure 900 and 103. After finishing I am unable to find any jobs as people are looking for some exp and I was almost gave up. Your video just gave a glimpse of a hope. Just one last question would AZ-103 help me in getting jobs as I m unable to find anything. Thanks so much for your video. It was a big relief.

[@CloudAdvocate]

Not sure about Azure certifications :(

[@87aaryan]

Do you suggest any certification or a particular path to achieve what you said in the video

[@santoshchowdary99]

Right now I'm working as a Manual QA engineer having 1year 6 months of experience and I have decided to upgrade as a DevOps engineer, Can you please guide me to become a successful DevOps Engineer, I have ZERO knowledge in programming and ZERO knowledge in tools required for DevOps. Please Help me with your valuable suggestion. Thank you.

[@sagarmeshram4442]

Well frankly I just wanna tell u my story first that I have completed my grad in mech engg and after that I have done cloud in AWS.but as in corona pandemic it's being quite difficult to get job easily and that too on cloud so I decided to first go as a QA.so I just wanna ask that is it possible that after QA can I go for cloud ,cause right now I am giving interview on QA.plz give ur valueble feedback.

[@santhoshimajji2879]

Im a QA Eng. with 2 years Manual & 2 years Automation Testing experience using Selenium. What certification need to do for becoming Cloud Engineer. Pls help me

[@cbfstunner100]

Hi Cloud Advocate, Need a guidance to give a way to my career . I have now 6 years of Experience in Manual Testing and in a learning phase of Selenium and Java . Just done with my Microsoft Azure Fundamentals certifications. Can you help with the tools and technologies i can focus on to make a path with Automation testing and Cloud together . Thanks in Advance.

[@techtalkbyravindra1599]

I guess I'm in the 3rd point that you mentioned. From QA, I did a basic cloud certification and now got it into cloud migration testing, and trying to push myself into working with the cloud architect (along with the pre-sales) team.

[@nilofarmujawar9397]

Hi...I am Manual QA with 4.6 years of experience....recently i completed Simplilearn's Masters in Cloud Architecture & while doing it got Certified in Microsoft AZ 104, AZ 305, AWS Cloud Practitioner, GAQM Certified Cloud Tester....after doing all this & after putting in so much effort in last 1 year to learn all these skills, i am not at all getting any opportunities in Cloud because of no Cloud experience....Can you please tell me why i am not getting any calls & what can i do more get into cloud?

[@yskbazi]

You took wise decision. Qa automation need great skills. In fact it's difficult than development. They have to learn new tool after every couple of years. Inspite of all efforts it doesn't give a long and good career. In india out of every 100 people laid off 50 are from qa. All qa guys should realise this and learn either cloud or ERP or crms. Don't try to ride a dead horse. Qa gives a job not a career.

[@CloudAdvocate]

Thank you Bazi. Yeah, it requires contant upgrade of skills. One good thing about QA though is its never going to be dead right? QA is needed for any domain.

[@yskbazi]

@@CloudAdvocate it won't die. But the qa engineer would be out of job after few years. Lots are laid off these days. No company needs qa guys with more than 10 years of work experience. The interesting thing is that that companies that use to boast that they are specialized in QA are rebranding themselves as Digital companies. While on the other side in Cloud, ERP, CRM seniors will be more valuable because of thier platform or product or domain expertise. And also growing in consulting or solution architecting without writing a single line of code. This is my observation after noticing some of my friends very closely: good coders with CSC back ground, having worked in qa automation, ended up loosing jobs after a decade; many noncoders who were chosen Oracle Apps or SAP functional with basic SQL skills are in great position ( u know, some of them are history graduates). After all it's just my opinion based on my observation. People can pursue what ever skill set that they want to work in.

[@CloudAdvocate]

Great points there..yes I did observe similar trend. My friends who went into different tech like Data science or Devops survived the market downtrend. Thanks for taking time and giving your feedback..I appreciate it. Were you QA before?

[@srikanth4661]

Real scenario of qa role explained. Even automation testing qa also. They never automate everytime. Occasionally they do.. Being testing we don't gain any experience.. Iam qa, I want to move to devops.. Is it right decision or it will also end up like qa

[@ashokchandola]

@@yskbazi hi... Please guide me too shaik. I am having 2+ years of experience in QA. What should I do now. Should I learn devops? (right now I am searing job actually)

[@gajini1001]

Boss your enthusiasm rubs on me. Thanks for the inspiration. Good luck on your ventures

[@kusisang]

Very good insight & view on QA to Cloud

[@prc6075]

Hi Thanks for creating good and precise content. I am a QA in US healthcare with 12 years experience (EDI, Facets, SIT, UAT). Mostly its manual but with very good knowledge of domain. I am actually confused to go for cloud or something like API testing, selenium etc.

[@shirishytp1420]

Same

[@cnilbert8099]

Hey, currently you are change your Role?

[@ankitjain1112]

Hey@prc6075 i am also Qa in US healthcare ...can u help me to switch job

[@smitacnagrale]

Thank you so much Sir , I was thinking to change career , And you cleared all details .

[@sandipstar]

Great inspiration of this video for my career. Thanks bro

[@aishmagupta3160]

Hi, please guide me on the below query. Im an automation engineer (3.5+ Selenium + java, C# + Jenkins). For my career growth should i continue as Automation developer or move to DevOps? If yes then what could be the ideal experience to switch into DevOps? Will staying in Automation will be as same as DevOps in terms of profitability? Thank-you in Advance 😊

[@rajatmana]

Can someone answer this?

[@NeverStopLearning56]

After Automation, If you get some knowledge on DevOps tools and AWS , It helps us to become SDET

[@bubbles545]

Hi I am manual Front end tester. I have only tested functional part of applications. I want to learn about getting into Cloud Tester. Can you please give step by step guide and more specific tools/technologies I need to learn.

[@rashmikaramchandani7381]

Very informative video! Very clear about how things work and what is the path

[@anubhasinha5582]

Thanks for the information sir. How much experience as a QA you had before you started working on cloud and how many years did you work in cloud before switching job?

[@cz9199]

How long did you work with the operation team in your company before applied for your first DevOps job? And much raise should we expect? Let’s say the current QA salary is $100k

[@heenashaikh8701]

Can you please cover the exact learning path from sdet to infra QA please?

[@animeshanandcool]

I am the guy stuck in manual testing ..looks like this video is made for me

[@adarshjain2745]

Can one directly go into devops cloud without being into automation?

[@nikitadas8316]

Is it possible to switch from Sdet to cloud engineer/devops engineer role with a 7 year work experience if I don't have the chance to switch internally

[@dharmateja4698]

I have 4yrs of pure manual testing experience. Now if I want to completely shift to aws and then devops... Would u suggest that!

[@chakradharkollipara3848]

i am actually in a slight confusion you can say probably" analysis paralysis mode", where my question is what kind of jobs should I start searching after finishing aws solutions architect associate exam? Entry level cloud jobs for Freshers? Job roles??

[@CloudAdvocate]

If you are fresher yes, search for fresher jobs on aws. Most importantly on LinkedIn.

[@dhisa1]

Hi GK 👋, I have 2 years of manual testing experience. Can I directly jump into Devops?? I need to learn it from scratch. Is it possible??

[@laxman3383]

I have 6yrs of experience in manual and automation testing. Working as SDET-II. I have opportunity inside my current company as devops testing (IAAS testing). What will you suggest?

[@shivkumardokka1286]

Hi, My name is Shiv Dokka, i have got 13 years of exp in IT where i have spent 9 years as manual test engineer and have jumped from that into Agile Scrum and then into RPA Project Management. Now i am in search of a job where the chances are less for me as i am already 49 yr old. Have decided to get into Azure and have started preparation for Az900 and Az104. Going to write the exam of AZ900 in next week and am undergoing training of AZ104. Let me know whether i am going in the right path or not?

[@divyamurugan4852]

Hi sir, am working in mainframe production support . How can I switch to cloud and which one is best course for career path

[@sushmitakumbar5219]

I need some suggestions from you I have 1.3 year of experience in manual testing and 1 years of experience in aem testing. Total years of experience is 2.5 now I started learning selenium and i want to switch my career to selenium tester.. Is my previous experience will count? if I search opportunity in selenium and also I have done AWS SAA certification

[@ratikarao]

Hi I have 2+ years of experience in manual testing and since year iam trying to switch company but not getting any opportunities. Kindly help me

[@Amitpatil-g8g]

After 4 year How to switch career from Qa automation to Data engineering. .....

[@danthedan20]

Hi, I am currently a Customer Quality Engineer but in Manufacturing field. I am looking forward to change this path to Software Tester Engineer or Cloud Engineer. This is an interesting point of view from you. Should I also consider other paths before I decide which one to choose. Thanks a lot!

[@mohitgupta2919]

Hi, I have 10 years experience of Manual testing . Can i witch into DevOps or what are other options I can look? Please advice me.

[@chethikumar9789]

Manual QA engineer Jira,Qc Automation Java,phython, selenium Jenkins, 3:25 QA with cloud

[@sanketnegi1]

Can you tell me companies that only need these things for Automation engineer apart from the few service based companies.

[@smartmouse3227]

Thank you so much for your sharing.

[@ranjeetgarodia]

It was nice video Do you know any capstone projects sites for which we can do some hands-on ?

[@zizouking10]

Hey, I want to know if someone with 6+ years of experience in manual testing, planning to switch to devops after learning DevOps tools and required programming language, how hard it will be for him to find a job with no prior experience in devops or being a fresher in devops ?

[@Soniasalwar]

I am no expert to answer this question, but I would like to suggest what I know..You try to learn core java or python first and then start to learn Devops. This makes easy to learn Devops. When comes to the experience part, you can mention your total experience as 6yrs and relevant experience(Exp on Devops) as 2 or 3 years as per your knowledge on Devops.

[@zizouking10]

@@Soniasalwar Ya thanks Sonia, that would be a smart move..

[@11SAGARSHINDE]

No, Programming is not an issue bcz Devops itself having multiple positions....Even if u go for monitoring profile you will get arround 12-15 lakh package and there is no programming required. After that you can learn as per your capacity. Just basic Cloud and Devops knowledge required.

[@dhananjaykinolikar5727]

Hi, I am Testing Engineer having ten years exp. but I am looking to move from Testing due. I have Basic core Java exp by using automation tool for 3. can I move to cloud. which course I can take azure or GCP also in that which course fundamental or role base. Thanks in Advance.

[@Amitpatil-g8g]

After 3 year how to switch qa testing job into cloud engineer

[@Amitpatil-g8g]

Is it possible for Qa automation tester to data engineer. Currently i am automation tester.

[@testingtotest3403]

Hii m also a qa engineer with 4+ yr exp, i want to chamge me stream in cloud how will I start and which will be my step.please reply

[@mukeshrawal2321]

Thanks for valuable information. I want to know that i am less interesting in coding part still i go to cloud engineer or not? Can you help me on this?

[@lovehearts4437]

Does devops involve coding as i have only done manual and no automation???

[@sidshaik]

How Is 12LPA for 7 years as Manual QA considered.?

[@My_View_1]

Hai , can you please give me one suggestion to choose the best Oracle certification 2021 for my future and I am currently a qa engineer

[@nilavasen8631]

Hello sir, Hope you are doing well and safe !! I am working as a Senior Developer in an MNC Company in India & have total 13 years of IT experience. I have a big confusion whether moving as Cloud Architect or Devops Engineer will be a good choice for me.. down the line to sustain in this competitive job market ? If you can suggest me please.

[@voyagersourabh]

Please cover more on this topic

[@SuPerMan-xu4kx]

I'm currently working in hardware testing how can i shift any guidance pls..

[@Kiran-eu4gt]

My current company do not have devop team how do I switch the

[@shwetaag4036]

Hii...I'm from non it background...I'm learning java selenium automation now...how can I step into higher position in future..

[@starsinthesky593]

So what u did ,did u got a job

[@deveshbahey5469]

Hello sir , I am cllg going student and I have to make career as cloud artitech, so is there any scope for fresher or any experience required.

[@CloudAdvocate]

Unfortunately cloud architect requires you to have exerience.

[@sagarmeshram4442]

@@CloudAdvocate sir I have done associate cloud engineer course and actually I came from mechanical background,and due to this pandemic its being quite hectic to get a job on cloud based companies and spclly having a background of mechanical,so I decided to let first entry in IT as QA,so I just wanna ask u a question that is it good or safe to do as a QA first cause right now I am giving interviews over QA. Plz give your valueble feedback sir🙏.

[@srinu1113]

@@sagarmeshram4442 Get into automation testing which is in very high demand and people getting good package. If you are not happy with this in the future you will have opportunities to get into devops or full stock java developer which will be easier for you once you have experience in automation testing. Don't choose QA in manual that won't help you for growth...

[@savithag8022]

I am into QA with 10 yrs experience. I have exposure to selenium automation. But not much interested in coding part. Can I become Cloud QA engineer without ccoding?

[@CloudAdvocate]

Yes

[@avinashmhaske9468]

IF WE SWITCH INTERNALLY THEN WHAT EFFECT DOES IT HAVE ON THE SALARY.. I MEAN, WILL IT BE THE SAME.. INCREASE OR DECREASE??

[@CloudAdvocate]

Depends from company to company..it marginally increases in most of the cases.

[@DevR11]

Is it beneficial to switch to Cloud Engineering by doing some certification like GCP if earlier was in QA analyst mostly manual n ETL with little bit of automation. How tough or easy it is to grasp the cloud knowledge n get a growth in company.

[@karthiksg9360]

Go for etl development role. It's easy to fake as you already know the tool. I'm 7 years into testing, it's almost like end of my career. No one hires you. BTW I am excellent coder.

[@DevR11]

@@karthiksg9360 wat if I do MBA or Data science and move any one of that area . Will it help in longer run without being considered as Dead end from career survival n growth perspective. I m good coder but not like an expert one .. Average coder may be

[@Abhishekyadav-xd2ib]

Hi Karthik, I am new to the testing field. i have 1.2 years of experience as QA engineer. I can do automation but have not worked much on automation. I can learn any development language if required. Should I switch from QA to a development role. I am also afraid about the future. How 10 years or 15 years or 20 years QA team will justify his task. Please help me by guiding me according to your experience.

[@NeverStopLearning56]

​@@karthiksg9360 here, you are specific to manual testing or Automation Testing

[@studiom3220]

I'm B-TECH GRADUATE holder what type of program can I do sir....

[@balakumar2662]

Is that ok to move to AWS by ditching 11 years of my QA experience? Is that a good idea or can I go with Selenium first and then go into AWS?

[@CloudAdvocate]

Can you do both :) but yeah you can ditch anything

[@gp5764]

I have done salesforce administration certification...please guide

[@marotibagde8764]

Can you tell me which aws certification is good for QA. I don't have any knowledge about aws

[@skywithdiamonds]

If you don't have any AWS knowledge, start off with Cloud Practitioner. It gives you a good overview, and it's only $75 to take. I have that cert and studying for the next one which is Associate level, it would have been too tough to take Associate level being new to AWS, IMO.

[@11SAGARSHINDE]

No need to go for any paid AWS, Instead check on youtube AWS by bhupinder rajpoot in hindi. Just attend one lecture futher you will get to know.

[@adarshjain2745]

Can Devops and cloud jobs be wfh? How much income one can expect if starting afresh? and also if somewhat experienced and have good knowledge

[@11SAGARSHINDE]

One of my frd having 3.5 years of exp. in Cloud got the offer of 11 lakh. However, both job comes under highest paid in the world.

[@adarshjain2745]

@@11SAGARSHINDE i do not have the relevant exp... Will just doing a course will work?

[@11SAGARSHINDE]

@@adarshjain2745 keep trying and go for it as both the technologies are new and hot in the market...also competition is low so this is the time.

[@adarshjain2745]

@@11SAGARSHINDE thank you 😊

[@DanishKhan-jl7yh]

Can you please tell me which on to pick as I'm from mech background AWS or automation tester

[@starsinthesky593]

So sir what u did

[@preeti343ify]

My friend have 8 yrs in manual experience..where he can do aws course online ?? Which is the best way to rule

[@11SAGARSHINDE]

AWS in hindi by bhupinder rajpoot is one of the best teacher in the world for AWS and Devops on KZbin channel....Just attend one lecture you will get to know....Happy learning.

[@BlackRock_07]

Sir QA engineer means software tester

[@acchintya_jain]

Can a college dropout get a decent paying job through GCP ??? Like after getting the GCP certification ???

[@CloudAdvocate]

Any comment I am gonna make is going to be pure speculation.. :(. In US it might be definitely possible. Not sure about India.

[@acchintya_jain]

@@CloudAdvocate how to secure a job in US as an Indian ???

[@ambicapradhan4751]

Hey GK.How much python is needed to get hands dirty in python? Python basics is sufficient or the OOP insights (class,inheritance etc) also needs to be taken into considertion.

[@CloudAdvocate]

Starts with basics, try to solve problems..be proficient writing functions. OOPS not much.

[@SanjaySingh-qt3rm]

How about qa to pentesting?

[@debopriyaroy442]

Very informative..thanks a lot sir🙏🙏🙏🙏

[@sadiquegunjegaon1872]

Thanks Brother

[@alokkumarmallik7395]

What's your linkedin profile link GK? :)

[@CloudAdvocate]

www.linkedin.com/in/chaitanya-gk

[@alokkumarmallik7395]

Sent an invite :)

[@soumyabohre1484]

Very informative

[@Roboticsirofficial]

Sir I want a help ..

[@AniruddhaSinharokzzz]

Chaos Engineering kind of; the QA person can use Gremlin

[@CloudAdvocate]

Thank you, are you currently working on cloud? Do you use test kitchen?

[@AniruddhaSinharokzzz]

@@CloudAdvocate I have heard about it but will surely visit the kitchen CI website.

[@poojayadav-rt5gi]

Company hire u for automation engg n then they ask u work Manual. By this they are killing their skill. So thank u I'll think about cloud

[@CloudAdvocate]

I totally agree. Sometimes a very good talent is hired but misused.

[@girijeshgautam635]

Same things happen with me

[@sanketnegi1]

Haha same happened with me..

[@sujaykumar3994]

Nice Video sir

[@sujaykumar3994]

Yes Sir, I am currently stuck into Manual testing task and surely I want to move as cloud admin.

[@ashish3833]

@cloud Advocate : Please what certification is required for PATH 3= becoming Cloud engineer

[@ashokchandola]

Right now I am searing for Job have experience of 2.5 years in QA ( 1 year in automation) Want to go to devops. . Cloud Can you suggest or guide me please

[@CloudAdvocate]

You can get into DevOps and Cloud together. Please watch my step by step video on that..

[@ashokchandola]

@@CloudAdvocate thanks I think right now I will not get direct job in cloud and devops so will have to search job in QA again... Then will think to switch What is your advice?

[@CloudAdvocate]

Sure that makes sense..maybe try for a company that can give you scope for DevOps and Cloud.

[@rajeshp3982]

Hi, Am Rajesh, am a QA Manual Tester. Am planning to change my career into QA Cloud engineer(Devops). I want to know that, Is programming languages are necessary to learn this Cloud Devops?

[@harishpandu43]

Nope

[@aragul7238]

@@harishpandu43 bro are you a devop engineer

[@adityagaonkar5523]

In simple words, It will not help me for sure. Kuch samaj aye ayse toh dalo sir.

[@andrews13]

2:26

[@andrews13]

10:00

[@jaistar1081]

Hi Bro, I have completed MBA in IT and working as a business analyst. Now i would like to choose devops. Does MBA with devops suitable and how is the combination. Please reply bro. i totally confusing

[@zachintech5590]

its very funny when he mentioned engineer lol qas are not engineers neither cloud developers or soft devs. we really need to understand what the word engineer means lol

[@mandarmoharir4577]

Are you project manager ? 🤣🤣🤣

[@onionsandwich]

Can you share your LinkedIn

[@thejack483]

You are a inspiration may I know your email?