Cables2Clouds Future Proof Your Network Career in the Cloud Era with Du'an Lightfoot - C2C025
Jan 24, 2024
Du'an Lightfoot, a developer advocate at AWS and former Air Force member, shares his transformative journey into cloud networking. He highlights key trends from AWS re:Invent and the shift from traditional networking to cloud agility. Topics include the importance of IPv6, cost-optimization strategies, and the future of AI in tech roles. Du'an emphasizes the need for hands-on labs and niche expertise as junior engineers adapt to an evolving landscape, where generative AI could offer both challenges and new opportunities in the job market.
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Cloud Networking Gains Momentum
- Du’An observed strong excitement and engagement around cloud networking at re:Invent, showing the field's rising prominence.
- He highlighted networking's visibility only when things break, so the renewed interest is notable.
Progress From Python To Infrastructure As Code
- Learn APIs and Python to transition from traditional networking to cloud networking and automation.
- Progress from network automation to infrastructure as code, then migrate skills to cloud platforms.
Automate By Thinking In APIs
- Treat cloud console actions as API calls and use declarative code to automate infrastructure.
- Adopt a structured, API-first mindset for deploying and managing cloud resources.
