From WordPress Dev to DevOps Master: My Journey to the Cloud
Video Intro
Greetings, Fellow Adventurers!
I am Ali Mehdi, a DevOps Specialist skilled in various cloud technologies. My journey from a developer background to a DevOps expert has been an incredible adventure. I hope sharing my story inspires you to achieve new heights in your career!
📜 My Journey
2013: The Beginning
I began my career in 2013 as a WordPress Developer, diving deep into backend and frontend development. I worked on exciting projects with jQuery and JavaScript and gained exposure to PHP development. It was an excellent start as a fresher eager to learn and grow.
2014-2017: Expanding Horizons
Realizing that WordPress development wasn’t challenging enough, I started exploring:
- MongoDB
- Laravel
During this time, I focused on web development, including API development, testing, and implementation. I collaborated with clients worldwide, helping them grow their businesses through robust web solutions.
2017-2020: The Cloud Era
As my expertise grew, I ventured into server-side development and the AWS ecosystem:
- Worked extensively with EC2, RDS, EFS, EBS, S3, and CloudFormation.
- Achieved my first AWS certification: 🥇 AWS Developer Associate (2017).
- Worked with high-profile companies on scalable cloud solutions.
2020-Present: DevOps Mastery
I sharpened my skills further by diving into:
- Kubernetes deployments
- Infrastructure provisioning
- Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools
- Boto3 for AWS automation
I also explored Python to build AI applications using:
- Django, TensorFlow, Flask, and more.
In 2021, I achieved the 🥇 Certified Kubernetes Application Developer (CKAD) certification, marking a significant milestone in my DevOps journey.
✨ Summary
The journey continues, and there’s still a long way to go. I’m excited for what’s ahead and always striving to learn and grow. Hoping for the best! 🚀