Google Cloud Training in Anna Nagar

Is Google Cloud Platform worth my time?

• Whether you want to be a cloud engineer, cloud architect or cloud developer you should be concerned where you invest your time and resources.
• I see these folks get like every AWS Certification, every Azure and now think GCP would add something to their lovelife or something…
• As a widely known and published course author, consultant and technical trainer in both AWS, GCP and Blockchain as a Service I have some insight and thoughts on these questions above I would get around GCP when teaching.
• Some of this may not be what marketing wants you to think around demand.

Is Google Cloud Platform worth my time learning or getting certified in?

• Well I think this is a loaded question planted by the “deep state” but here is my two part answer.
• First, anything you learn could be a benefit to your role and even your future roles.
• No questions about that if its related to Cloud, Virtualization, 5G, AI, IT Security or Blockchain.
• Second, my answer is yes for learning that enhances your horizon in this hyper globalized world and workforce. Having some more buzzwords on your resume is Cool.

Is getting Google Cloud Certified worth the investment?

• However, the “investment” part I cant fudge this and Ill be honest if your a cloud architect in Azure or AWS you should be working even if its at a deflationary low salary (Which all cloud roles generally do pay now but this is relative as well).
• Getting every Google Cloud certification like you may have already with AWS will likely add ZERO to your net worth. Really, unless you sell content you cloud architect role will pay the same more than likely.
• I had folks try to get to consider cloud roles for $70 an hour.
• Heck, I made that 10 years ago.
• The reality is that there is no wage growth and has not been.
• Matter of fact I am hedging that wages will really start dropping since supply and demand for cloud professionals is about equal. (Yes, I wont pipe the fantasy that there is a real demand for AWS, Azure or GCP pros now.
• I have been in IT for 30 years and this my friends is not exactly a great IT market)Demand has not really picked up with trends in the last few years.
• However, if your a “niche” kind of person then this could be to your benefit.
• You may be the first person in Kansas to know Google Cloud.
• Dont take my word for it. Check out Google Trends.
• So you figure out if its worth your investment.
• The goal of this article is too educate, not bully nor harass nor even sway someone. The goal is to tell my experience and honest opinion.
• Perhaps I may be censored, that is the cool thing now adays.
• Now lets throw Azure into the Mix.. AWS is Red. Azure is Yellow and GCP is Blue.
• Again Azure and AWS have substantial growth. GCP does not appear to be growing in demand for search.

Do you see demand for Google Cloud growing?

• I do see the demand for people wanting to learn it, however, I am not see a demand for GCP Cloud Gurus that specialize in GCP.
  Really, Ill be honest though, I make it pretty clear that I am not interested in working Full Time since I wont work for the trivial salaries cloud roles pay.
• They have visa workers for a reason and its not to accomadate real demand for highly paid locals. So if there is a demand for Full time roles in GCP I would not be the best gauge.
• However, I would be a good gauge for GCP training demand and yes I see a lot of folks ramping up but actual implementations which turn into full time roles I dont have a crystal ball.
• Lastly, demand seems to very regional for cloud architects in some areas.
• For example, here in Jacksonville, its all Azure with a sprinkle of AWS. I know of no GCP implementations in Northern Florida. Orlando does have Deloitte that seems to drive GCP demand but thats in Central Florida.

What Google Cloud Certification should I start with?

• This question again is usually one that never has a right answer for everyone. Why, the Google Cloud Certifications are harder than the competitors.
• When you compare AWS, Azure and GCP the other cloud providers have a “starter” certification.
• For example AWS has the AWS Cloud Practioner and the search demand for that certification has skyrocketed.
• It would be easier if Google Cloud came out an AWS Cloud Practioner “Competitor”.
• So my answer is it depends on what your experience is and your role.
• Cloud Engineer and Data Engineer are Command line heavy whereas the Cloud Architect is more case study and sales design focused.