Becoming Certified in the Cloud: Reflections from My First Exams

RADAPEX is committed to all forms of cloud computing, a part of this commitment is everyone getting as many cloud certifications as possible. Whilst the team collectively has many years of cloud experience, getting formally certified is a landmark achievement and proves that our technical ability is in line with the various cloud providers' expectations for cloud architects. I recently got the opportunity to sit the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner exam. This was my first cloud exam and I was extremely pleased to pass for the first time with just one day of formal study, following the engaging AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner course. I would also highly recommend doing the mock examinations, as these gave me a clear indicator that I was ready to sit the exam so soon.

I then chose to take the OCI Foundations Associate exam and was able to pass it on my first attempt without any formal training. This achievement reflects the broad range of OCI knowledge within the team and what I’ve absorbed over the past few months. It also highlighted for me the similarities between the two cloud platforms and showed how attainable dual certification can be.

This unique approach of positioning ourselves as a cloud-agnostic supplier truly sets RADAPEX apart in a crowded and competitive market. By not aligning exclusively with a single cloud provider, we maintain the flexibility to design and deliver tailored solutions that meet the specific needs of each client, regardless of their preferred cloud platform. This strategic neutrality enables us to support a wide range of cloud environments, ensuring we can effectively respond to any cloud requirement with the most suitable technology stack. As a result, RADAPEX is able to offer unmatched adaptability, scalability, and innovation in our cloud services.