From Apprentice to DevOps Engineer: Here's the Exact Path He Took
How Amin Landed a Permanent DevOps Role Before Finishing His Testing Apprenticeship ▬▬ If you need help in achieving your career goals 👇 ▬▬▬ 🟢 IT Fundamentals Course: https://bit.ly/4cggjnh 🟢 Structured DevOps Program to become job-ready in 4-6 months: https://bit.ly/4bIB36V Amin was near the bottom of his engineering class. A few years later he's a well-paid DevOps & Infrastructure Engineer. This is exactly how he did it. In this interview, Amin shares his full journey: how he rebuilt the way he learns, how he landed an apprenticeship he wasn't qualified for with one honest line ("I don't know, but I can learn"), how he switched from test automation into DevOps during his apprenticeship, and the mindset that carried him through. If you're a student or a junior engineer wondering whether it's worth investing the time and effort into an IT career — this one's for you. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ T I M E S T A M P S ⏰ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 0:00 – Introduction 3:21 – What Amin does today at Thales 5:33 – From top of the class to failing grades (and the turnaround) 12:52 – Landing an apprenticeship with almost no skills 16:00 – What the first job was really like (testing years) 22:48 – Why IT Fundamentals course on top of studies 26:36 – Was the DevOps Bootcamp worth the investment? 33:12 – The hardest project he's ever built 36:12 – Turning the testing apprenticeship into a permanent DevOps position 46:39 – How Amin Manages His Time to Upskill Continuously 50:53 – Dealing with Challenges 1:01:12 – His advice to students & junior engineers 1:05:1 – How To Motivate Yourself To Keep Learning ▬ Thanks Amin, for sharing your journey 💙 ▬ ► Connect with him on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amin-yekhlef-devsecops-networks-cybersecurity-systems/ ► Read Amin's full DevOps story here: https://www.techworld-with-nana.com/post/devops-bootcamp-review-amin In this video, Amin shares: ▪️ How he turned failing grades into a learning system that actually works ▪️ The one study habit that changed everything for him ▪️ How he got hired on mindset, not skills — and what he said in the interview ▪️ Why he switched from test automation into DevOps before his apprenticeship was even over ▪️ How he found time to learn while working and studying full-time ▪️ Whether the DevOps Bootcamp was worth the investment ▪️ The hardest real-world project he's built so far ▪️ Why he keeps learning — even after landing the role ▪️ His honest advice for students and junior engineers trying to break in ▬▬▬▬▬▬ 🎙️ PART OF INTERVIEW SERIES 🎙️ ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Link to playlist: https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLy7NrYWoggjzWeggYOnCigkyu4feE_ADd This series features in-depth conversations with industry experts like Kelsey Hightower and real career journeys, from people who made it happen, sharing practical insights on learning paths, interview preparation, and day-to-day DevOps work. I capture real transformation stories from our DevOps bootcamp graduates about building a DevOps career. Hear how people learned Kubernetes, prepared project portfolios, landed multiple job offers, and navigate the evolving landscape of AI in infrastructure. Whether you're considering DevOps or already in the field, these conversations reveal what's actually working. ▬▬▬▬▬▬ Connect with me 👋 ▬▬▬▬▬▬ INSTAGRAM ► https://bit.ly/2F3LXYJ TWITTER ► https://bit.ly/3i54PUB LINKEDIN ► https://bit.ly/3hWOLVT TechWorld with Nana DevOps Bootcamp | DevOps Bootcamp Review | How To Become a DevOps Engineer | Best DevOps Bootcamp