IT Career Transformation Guides

IT & High Tech colleagues, our new Career Transformation Guides include valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential - Career opportunities, Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Forums and Communities. The career transformation model focuses on three success factors. First, Get Certified. Professionals with best in-class skill sets combined with industry-leading certifications advance more rapidly than your peers and typically earn 3%-5% above their colleagues. Second, Get Published. Relevant, succinct and insightful articles on best practices in your technical domain or functional discipline enhance your credibility and integrity. And third, Get Connected. Developing and maintaining a robust professional network - locally and globally - bolsters your career persona and positions you as the “go to” subject matter expert in your field.

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• Artificial Intelligence-Machine Learning-Deep Learning

• Blockchain, Ethereum & Web 3

• Cloud Computing

• Cybersecurity & InfoSec

• Data Science

• Linux & Open Source

• Python, R, TensorFlow & PyTorch

• Software Development & Administration

• Virtualization, Containerization & Networking

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Open Source Virtualization - Linux Foundation (LFS462)

Colleagues, the Open Source Virtualization (LFS462) comprehensive training program from the  Linux Foundation takes a deep dive into KVM (Kernel-based Virtual Machine) and Xen, the most popular hypervisor virtualization technologies in the open source ecosystem, along with deployment and use of containers. This program provides KVM training from the ground up with a focus on QEMU and libvirt, as well as Xen. You will learn how these and other related open source components can be assembled to create a virtual IT infrastructure. There is a focus on practical deployment skills, securing the virtual infrastructure, and administering solutions, as well as detailed material about using containers. Lab exercises focus on virtual images and snapshots, deployment, VM creation and maintenance, integration with networking infrastructure, device pass-through and more. Skill-based training modules address: 1) Virtualization Overview, 2) KVM Quick-Start, 3) KVM Architecture and Relationship with Linux, 4) Running KVM Using QEMU, 5) libvirt, 6) Hardware Support, 7) Tuning for Performance, 8) KVM Security, 9) Xen Hypervisor Architecture, 10) Installing and Configuring Xen, 11) Administration of Xen domains, 12) Xen Performance and Tuning, 13) Xen Security, and 14) Working with Linux Containers.

 

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PopularitY of Programming Language Index - 2022 (GitHub)

CIOs & Dev colleagues, the PopularitY of Programming Language Index - 2022 (GitHub) reveals some key trends in the use of software by developers. Over the long-term Python continues to be  the most popular language, growing +9.6% by a wide margin, while Java had the biggest decline of -4.7% over the last five years. A one year period, however, paints a different picture. While ranked #1: Python held a 28.3% share;  a decline of 1.8%.# Ranked Java had a 17.2% share; losing -0.9%. Among the gainers JavaScript (no surprise here) captured 9.6% share, a +0.4% increase. Three lesser known, yet robust nextgen languages must be noted. Ranked #8: TypeScript had a 2.71% share, increasing by +1.1%. Ranked # 13: Rust held a 1.57% share; an +0.8% increase. And finally, ranked #17: Scala held a 0.78% share, increasing +0.78%. Google Trends is a leading indicator used by the PYPL Index. The PopularitY of Programming Language Index is created by measuring the number of language tutorial searches on Google.

Conclusions: First, Python, Java and JavaScript remain the undisputed top languages used by developers. And second, languages such as TypeScript, Rust and Scala - although more application-specific languages - demand close scrutiny. In either case, enhancing your skills through best in-class certification and training programs will help you and your dev teams maintain a competitive edge in the global software development and programming arena.

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• Software Development & Administration

• Blockchain, Ethereum & Web 3

• Python, R, TensorFlow and PyTorch

• Linux and Open Source 

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Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer

Colleagues, this Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer training prepare for the Google Cloud Certified Associate Cloud Engineer exam. ZipRecruiter estimates the average salary for a GCCACE at $114,166 USD. Get hands-on labs and lessons designed to build sought-after skills, including how to deploy, monitor, and maintain cloud projects on Google Cloud Platform. Setting up a cloud solution environment, including projects and accounts, Managing billing configuration, Installing and configuring Command Line Interface, Planning and configuring a cloud solution (e.g., compute and storage, Deploying and implementing compute (including Google Kubernetes Engine), database, storage, and networking services, Using GCP Deployment Manager, Monitoring and logging to maximize the success of a cloud solution, and Managing Identity and Access Management (IAM). 

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Java Developers - Top 10 Countdown of the Best Certification & Training Programs (#9)

Dev colleagues, #9 on our Top 10 Countdown is Java Fundamentals. Written for programmers with a background in high-level language programming, this program applies the Deitel signature live-code approach to teaching programming and explores the JavaTM language and Java™ APIs in depth. The LiveLesson presents¿concepts in the context of fully tested programs, not code fragments. It features hundreds of complete JavaTM programs with thousands of lines of proven Java™ code and hundreds of tips that will help you build robust applications. Learn to Drive a Java Program at the Command Line, Introduction to Java Applications, introduction to Classes, Objects, Methods and Strings, Control Statements, Methods–A Deeper Look, and Arrays. 

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Python - The Engine that Drives Data-Driven Organizations

CIOs & CTOs, the US Data Science Institute’s article entitled “Is Python Still the Language of Data Science in 2022?” concluded “Python provides immense functionality to deal with mathematics, statistics, and scientific function. According to the TIOBE Index, which ranks programming languages based on their popularity, Python ranked in the number 2 slot. It is also the fastest-rising programming language in the top 50. Worldwide, Python is the most popular language which grew the most in the last five years i.e. 17.6%. Python already leads the Pypl Popularity of Programming Language index, which analyzes how often language tutorials are searched in Google. The language was ranked second in June 2021, just behind JavaScript.”

Moreover, the new Python, R, TensorFlow and PyTorch  - Career Transformation Guide includes valuable information that enables you to accelerate your career growth and income potential - Career opportunities, Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Forums and Communities. The Certification and Training programs are categorized by Python, R, TensorFlow and PyTorch. The average salary for Python Developers in the US is $111,225 according to CareerFoundry. Salary.com reports the media salary for Python Developers across the US is $95,120 USD. For Python Developers with formal training and expertise in TensorFlow and/or PyTorch mathematical libraries AIA projects an additional 3%-5%+ positive income delta is quite realistic. Therefore, the Artificial Intelligence Academy highly recommends that Python Developers also acquire TensorFlow and/or PyTorch training and certification. Analytics Insight project demand for Python developers to rank #1 among all programming languages in 2023.

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Containers - The New Standard for Bolstering SDLC while Reducing Time to Market

CIOs, in the article entitled “Start Your Containers'' (May 2022) CIO.com reported that  “61% of container technology adopters expect more than 50% of their existing and new applications to be packaged on containers over the next two years… The usage of managed public cloud Container-as-a-Service (CaaS) such as Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elastic Kubernetes Service (EKS), Microsoft Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is widespread among enterprises today. Container-based Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings such as Google Cloud Anthos, Red Hat OpenShift, VMWare Tanzu Application Service, and SUSE Rancher are also prevalent.” Let us also acknowledge the high demand for and value of Docker.

The new Virtualization, Containers and Networking - Career Transformation Guide (2022 v2) provides valuable information to aid CIOs in container adoption across your organization by equipping your staff with industry-leading skills and certification. It covers Career opportunities, Salaries (demand and growth), Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Forums and Communities. The Certification and Training programs are categorized by Virtualization, Containers and Networking. Leading vendors include Cisco, Citrix, Docker, Kubernetes (Cloud Native Computing Foundation), Oracle and IBM-Red Hat. The Global Knowledge 2021 IT Skills and Salary Report includes three positions from the virtualization, containerization and networking domains among its Top 15 Certification list: Rank #10 - VCP-DVC - VMware Certified Professional - Data Center Virtualization ($132,947), Rank #13 - CCNP Enterprise - Cisco Certified Network Professional - Enterprise ($118,911), and Rank #14 - CCA-V - Citrix Certified Associate - Virtualization  ($115,308).

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Linux and Open Source - Shared Development, Lower Costs plus Faster Time to Market

CIOs, according to the Deep Dive into Open Source Program Offices: Structure, Roles, Responsibilities, and Challenges report from the Linux Foundation published in August 2022 “OSS allows shared development and lowers research and development (R&D) costs by enabling organizations to reap the benefit of billions of dollars of OSS, which they can harness to create better products and services. In addition, it helps to accelerate product development and enables a faster time to market by aligning business needs with upstream open source projects.” OSS serves as an innovation multiplier, reduces fragmentation and enhances interoperability.

Moreover, the new Linux and Open Source - Career Transformation Guide (2022 v1) includes valuable information that allows CIOs to create a best in-class Open Source Program Office - Career opportunities, Salaries, Certification and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Forums and Communities. The Certification and Training programs are categorized by Linux Software Development, Linux Networking and Systems Administration, Linux Security, Containers and Git-GitHub. According to ZipRecruiter the average salary for a Linux Software Developer in 2022 is $135,949 (view below). And the average salary for Linux System Administrators in the US is $99,471 with a typical range of $79,204 and $112,193. in 2022 as reported by Salary.com. 

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Cloud Computing - Boost Innovation, Increase Efficiency and Mitigate Risk

CIOs & CTOs, the Deloitte Future of Cloud Survey Report (2022) found that “90% of respondents agree, or completely agree, that cloud combined with other technologies such as AI, IoT, and analytics serve as “force multipliers” for their digital strategy. Overall, respondents think that cloud drives positive outcomes for businesses across a range of key measures including: 83% for mitigating business and regulatory risk, 80% for building net new product/service revenue, 74% for expanding into new markets, and 72% for providing better sustainability in support of environmental issues.” Moreover, Synergy Research (℅ TechCrunch) estimates that total cloud spending was “$126 billion for Q1 2022, up 26% over the prior year. That’s a lot of money, but consider that a significant portion of that, $44 billion, came from the infrastructure and platform segment, which was itself up 36% year over year.”

The revised Cloud Computing - Career Transformation Guide (2022 v2) includes valuable information that enable CIOs to upskill and leverage your cloud development and administration team.  It includes Salaries , Certifications and Training programs, Publications and Portals along with Professional Community and Networking resources. This guide focuses on AWS, Google Cloud Platform, Microsoft Azure and other major cloud providers and technologies. ZipRecruiter currently lists 402,175 cloud-related positions across the United States. Whereas Indeed reports 140,489 alone US-wide. Cloud Engineer openings, Salaries tend to rank highest in the greater New York City and San Francisco Bay Area (including Silicon Valley).  Moreover, Indeed estimates the average US salary for Cloud Engineers at $128,837. According to the Global Knowledge 2021 IT Skills and Salary Report four cloud professional certifications rank among the 15 most highly paid positions, including: Rank #2: Google Certified Professional Cloud Architect  ($169,029), Rank #3: AWS Certified Solutions Architect - Associate  ($159,033), Rank #8: Nutanix Certified Professional - Multi Cloud ($142,810), and Rank #12: Microsoft Certified: Azure Administrator Associate ($121,420). 

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