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#158 From Gas Station to Google with Self-Taught Cloud Engineer Rishab Kumar

The freeCodeCamp Podcast

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From Immigrant to Cloud Engineer

This chapter chronicles the speaker's journey from immigrating to Canada at 17 to rising as a cloud engineer. They reflect on the challenges faced in adapting to a new culture, the lessons learned from their initial experiences in tech support, and the importance of mentorship and initiative in their professional growth. Through perseverance and dedication, they successfully transition into a fulfilling career despite the lack of a traditional degree.

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