As 2024 kicks off, I find myself facing a set of ambitious but absolutely necessary goals that I cannot afford to put off any longer. This year, I’m committing to a challenging, purposefully selected sequence of professional certifications, each one a stepping stone designed to systematically broaden my expertise and solidify my role as a knowledgeable leader in the realms of IT Security and Cloud Security.

My approach isn’t just about collecting acronyms for my résumé. Instead, it’s an intentional journey: every certification targets a specific area where I want to deepen my skillset, sharpen real-world problem-solving abilities, and gain credentials that speak to both technical competence and strategic understanding. I’ve identified key milestones that align with current industry needs and my long-term vision of becoming a top-tier expert in security, architecture, and cloud solutions.

Crafting a career is a journey of choices and learning. As an IT Security Automation specialist with a professional certification in Linux, I’ve navigated this journey through a mix of goal-oriented certifications, practical projects, and roles that matched my growing interests and skills.

Certifications as Learning Goals#

Certifications gave a concrete form to my learning goals. After earning a degree in Civil Engineering (Which in retrospect - should have been a degree in Computer Science), I transitioned into the IT sector, gaining hands-on experience with various IT tools and platforms.