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I'm wondering though if there's any tangible connection between the two. What has been your experience with these and similar certifications?
I always ask engineers this "What do you think about the AWS documentation?" If you've had to actually parse through it yourself to learn how to get something working, that's more valuable.
As a hiring manager, the certs are ok, but the experience is what matters. I always ask engineers this "What do you think about the AWS documentation?" If you've had to actually parse through it yourself to learn how to get something working, that's more valuable.
Is "I only ever get things done by reading third-part AWS documentation" a valid answer in your book? :c)
You probably want to get hands-on experience and put stuff up on Github if you actually want it to make a difference.
Even the most basic Solutions Associate means I can trust that you at least know what I mean when I say 'SQS', 'KMS' and 'ECS'.
I prefer every engineer at least have foundational knowledge of AWS. We use IaC to template out everything and put 'training wheels' on our infra, meaning engineers might not spend a ton of time in AWS, the real benefit is in communication. Especially since I want engineers to feel confident to use our IaC to build solutions that scale and discuss how it could better suit the engineering teams needs, rather than just having an 'OPs team' drive application decisions.
I have been told by recruiters they can easily double most people's salary, this is for AZ-204/400 certs.
I very positively favor engineers who took AWS certifications. Even the most basic Solutions Associate means I can trust that you at least know what I mean when I say 'SQS', 'KMS' and 'ECS'. I prefer every engineer at least have foundational knowledge of AWS. We use IaC to template out everything and put 'training wheels' on our infra, meaning engineers might not spend a ton of time in AWS, the real benefit is in com…
Honestly if I see a cert I run the other direction. To me it speaks to the type of person, I would much rather see open source or just experience
I have certs because my boss asked me to get them, as they play a part in his business' ability to obtain partner status with the various cloud vendors.
It is confusing to me that this chain of events would lead you to dismiss me out of hand, or make value judgements about what type of person I am.