Launching World's Most Comprehensive Cloud Computing Program

Launching World's Most Comprehensive Cloud Computing Program

Author: Noah Gift June 13, 2024 Duration: 3:33

00:00 - Introduction: Showcasing Pragmatic AI Labs and DS500's latest offering

00:45 - Introducing the world's largest online cloud computing program

01:30 - Host's background teaching cloud computing at top universities

02:00 - Overview of the program's coverage: foundational infrastructure, serverless, agile development, cloud-native systems

02:45 - The certificate available from edX upon completion

03:15 - Course 1: Foundations of Cloud Computing

03:45 - Course 2: Virtualization, Containers, and APIs

04:15 - Course 3: Cloud Data Engineering (big data, streaming vs. batch)

04:45 - Course 4: Cloud Machine Learning Engineering and Cloud MLOps

05:15 - Course 5: Comprehensive AWS course (solutions architect, developer, machine learning, security, networking)

06:30 - Course 6: GCP basics

06:50 - Courses 7-8: Azure fundamentals

07:30 - The unique value of the program based on real-world experience and academic teaching

08:15 - Building a mastery-level portfolio with no weak spots in cloud computing

08:45 - Encouraging listeners to explore the program

09:00 - Continuous improvement (kaizen) and more programs in the pipeline

09:30 - Conclusion: Excitement about launching the biggest program to date

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Noah Gift guides you through a year-long journey with 52 Weeks of Cloud, a weekly exploration designed for anyone building, managing, or simply curious about modern cloud infrastructure. Each episode digs into a specific technical topic, moving beyond surface-level explanations to offer practical insights you can apply. You’ll hear detailed discussions on the platforms that power the industry-like AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud-and how to navigate multi-cloud strategies effectively. The conversation regularly delves into the orchestration of these systems with Kubernetes and the specialized world of machine learning operations, or MLOps, including the integration and implications of large language models. This isn't just theory; it's a focused look at the tools and methodologies shaping how software is deployed and scaled today. By committing to this podcast, you're essentially getting a structured, expert-led curriculum that breaks down complex subjects into manageable weekly segments, all aimed at building a comprehensive and practical understanding of the cloud ecosystem.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 225

52 Weeks of Cloud
Podcast Episodes
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Duration: 5:52
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Duration: 3:53
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