The document discusses several key technology trends: cloud computing, Internet of Things, big data, machine learning, and automation. It then provides details on various technology roles including positions in DevOps, solutions architecture, software development, and certifications in areas like AWS, Microsoft, Cisco, and ITIL. The overall document serves to outline the latest technology trends and provide an overview of common IT career paths and certifications within the technology industry.

1. Technology Trends

2. Technology Trends

3. Latest Technology Trends
• Cloud Computing
• Internet Of Things - IoT
• Big Data
• Machine Learning
• Automation

5. Cloud Consumption As A Service

6. A simple
analogy of
what it all
means

7. IT Technologist Career Path
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8. Dev-Ops Roles
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DevOps Evangelist
Code Release
Manager
Automation Expert
Software
Developer/Tester
The DevOps leader who is responsible for the success of all the DevOps
processes and people
Essentially a project manager that understands the agile methodology.
They are responsible for overall progress by measuring metrics on all tasks
Responsible for finding the proper tools and implementing the processes
that can automate any manual tasks
The builder and tester of code that ensures each line of code meets the
original business requirements

9. Technology Roles
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Technology Lead
Solution Architect
Solution Design
Implementation
Interfaces with business leaders at CIO/ CTO level. The technology lead will
provide “cross domain” expertise and lead technology strategy discussions.
Interfaces with the department leaders. The Solution Architect will gather
high level requirements and deliver Conceptual and High Level Designs.
Interfaces with the customers IT team. The Solution Designer will gather
detailed requirements and deliver Low Level Designs.
Interfaces with the customers IT team. The Solution Implementer will build
as per the Low Level Design and implement the solution.

10. Software Development Roles
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Software Architecture
Developer
Business Analyst
Test Engineer
Understand the client’s requirements, determine the gaps between
requirements and functionalities and defines workable solutions
The builder of code that ensures each line of code meets the original
business requirements
Gathers and documents requirements from business units or users, verifies
that project deliverables meet the requirements and tests to validate.
Defines test requirements, monitors test coverage and evaluates the overall
quality experienced when testing the Target Test Items

11. AWS Certification Paths

12. Microsoft Certification Paths

13. Cisco Certification Paths

14. VMWare Certification Paths

15. IT Business Analyst Certifications

16. PMP Certification Paths

17. PRINCE2 Certification Paths

18. ITIL Certification Paths

19. Don’t limit your Challenges
Challenge Your Limits
Great things never came from
Comfort Zones