He Got Into DevOps After 10 years of a career gap, what's your excuse?

In this episode, I sat down with Akshay, a DevOps Engineer who made a successful transition into the tech industry after a 10-year career gap spent preparing for the highly competitive UPSC exams. Coming from a mechanical engineering background with no prior IT experience, Akshay's journey is a powerful testament to resilience, self-learning, and the true value of practical skills.

Akshay shares his raw and honest story of facing years of setbacks, how he overcame the challenges of a long career break, and the exact strategies he used to upskill, network, and land his first DevOps job. This is a must-watch for anyone feeling stuck, facing a career gap, or looking to switch into the tech world from a non-technical field.

What you'll learn in this video:
How to mentally and strategically handle a long career gap.
Why practical skills and hands-on projects matter more than your degree.
Actionable advice for non-IT professionals wanting to switch to DevOps.
The crucial role of community and networking in finding opportunities.
How to turn a journey of failures into your greatest strength.

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He shared all the strategies, what worked for him and what didn't, and especially what kept him motivated through all these years.

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Connect With Akshay: 👇👇

Linkedin:   / akshayktwt  
Twitter:   / akshayktwt  
Grow In Community:   / growincommunity  
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TIMESTAMPS:

00:00 - Intro
00:57 - The "Grow in Community"
01:29 - Akshay's Introduction
01:39 - Looking Back: Regrets?
01:48 - Exploring Other IT Fields
01:59 - Source of Motivation
02:01 - From College to DevOps (10-Year Gap)
02:24 - Landing the First Job
02:47 - The Job Application Grind
03:06 - The UPSC Motivation
04:25 - Explaining a 10-Year Career Gap
04:42 - A Day in the Life of a DevOps Engineer
04:59 - Current Tech Stack & Tools
05:11 - Staying Sharp & Upskilling

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