Navigating the Cloud Skills Shortage: A Consultant's Perspective
As a cloud engineer consultant managing 3-8 projects per year outside my full-time role, I’ve seen the cloud landscape evolve significantly over the years. Looking back at the period from 2012 to 2019, many companies hesitated to adopt cloud technologies due to several factors: Legacy Systems and Investment Cycles : Established businesses had substantial investments in physical data centers. The transition to the cloud required reevaluating these investments and often waiting for the end of their 3-5 year investment cycles, which impeded swift adoption. Perceived Risks and Security Concerns : Early cloud adoption was met with skepticism about data security and compliance. Many companies worried about the risks associated with outsourcing critical infrastructure to third-party providers. Lack of Expertise : Cloud technology was rapidly evolving, and many IT professionals had not yet gained expertise in this area. Consequently, there was a significant knowledge gap, and training resource...