Key Points

1. multiple roles with some common skills
   
   1. data, application, solution, infrastructure, services
2. more

References

Key Concepts

Key Architect technologies and frameworks

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#2learn
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js full stack - add swagger 2 wks
https://www.udemy.com/course/the-complete-web-development-bootcamp/

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spring boot microservices 2 wks

https://res.cloudinary.com/snyk/image/upload/v1534422834/blog/Spring_Boot_Security_Cheat_Sheet.pdf
https://www.udemy.com/course/spring-framework-5-beginner-to-guru

https://www.baeldung.com/learn-spring-course $197 course

Spring Boot 2 REST api microservices

https://www.javaguides.net/2018/09/spring-boot-2-jpa-mysql-crud-example.html

https://www.slideshare.net/JesusPerezFranco/spring-security-5?from_action=save

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grails v4x books - authors 4 days
http://docs.grails.org/latest/

https://www.djamware.com/post/5d385e00fd741853d22abf5c/building-crud-web-application-using-grails-4-and-mongodb-easily

grails mvc app using spring services - mode coding
https://www.baeldung.com/grails-mvc-application

https://www.google.com/search?client=firefox-b-1-d&q=grails+version+4+tutorials

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hlf dev
https://hyperledger-fabric.readthedocs.io/en/release-1.4/
https://hyperledger-fabric.readthedocs.io/en/latest/
https://hyperledger-fabric.readthedocs.io/en/latest/tutorials.html
fabcar, byfn, cpaper, add-org, net-upgrade, private-data, chaincode

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hfca admin $500 for online course, exam 1 retry fab 1.4.1
https://training.linuxfoundation.org/certification/certified-hyperledger-fabric-administrator-chfa/
handbook
https://training.linuxfoundation.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/Hyperledger-Fabric-Candidate-Handbook-v1.5.pdf

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spark data streams
https://skywebteam.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/KHUB/pages/61112419/m+Apache+Data+Services#mApacheDataServices-Spark
spark in 7 steps
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1_bfxFX6kQf2gTEPyoPwOgmauWj2b-hv5

udemy java spark
https://www.udemy.com/course/apache-spark-20-java-do-big-data-analytics-ml

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aws
https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/?nc1=f_cc
https://aws.amazon.com/training/?nc1=f_cc
aws cloud practioner exam 6 hrs - free course
https://www.aws.training/Details/Curriculum?id=27076

aws certification prep guides
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certification-prep/

aws hadoop course 90 mins - no exam
https://www.aws.training/Details/eLearning?id=40337

aws solution architect associate 2 wks - $170 exam fee
https://aws.amazon.com/certification/certified-solutions-architect-associate/
exam prep
https://www.aws.training/Details/Curriculum?id=20685

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azure
https://linuxacademy.com/course/microsoft-azure-fundamentals-az-900-exam-prep/
4 days - free course

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python ML

https://www.udemy.com/hands-on-introduction-to-artificial-intelligenceai/learn/lecture/12130906#overview

https://www.datacamp.com/community/tutorials/cnn-tensorflow-python
https://drive.google.com/open?id=1H3ivxDSLUxsw2CQAXUhdyzMPGZdnAj6j

https://www.tensorflow.org/tutorials

https://www.tensorflow.org/tutorials/keras/classification

https://www.pyimagesearch.com/2019/10/21/keras-vs-tf-keras-whats-the-difference-in-tensorflow-2-0/

https://medium.com/tensorflow/training-and-serving-ml-models-with-tf-keras-fd975cc0fa27

groovy data science
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1UDgUB5zrvzCGdMLMr5w-uxDgOX14Stuj/view?usp=drivesdk

tensorflow concepts

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1lFzNJcXvyuD41vkB1K_Gkftgz9o4DHaJ

https://cloud.google.com/blog/products/gcp/understanding-neural-networks-with-tensorflow-playground

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Y5jf0CLBlhieO85Er0n8bsYnScnXEIvG

tensorflow keras - gen 2

https://drive.google.com/open?id=1Y5jf0CLBlhieO85Er0n8bsYnScnXEIvG

Python

https://www.python.org/about/gettingstarted/

https://docs.python.org/3.8/tutorial/

stats

https://www.khanacademy.org/math/statistics-probability/inference-categorical-data-chi-square-tests/chi-square-goodness-of-fit-tests/v/pearson-s-chi-square-test-goodness-of-fit

Project Management

Certifications - PMP from PMI or PM from ExpertRatings

Tools - Excel, MS Project, GDocs, Calc

PMP exam training - low cost

https://www.whizlabs.com/project-management-professional-pmp/

Lean 6 Sigma training

Agile

certification comparison

https://www.whizlabs.com/blog/best-agile-certifications/

Here are the top 5 Agile certifications which are the best for Agile professionals who want to build their career with Agile methodology.

1. PMI-ACP (Agile Certified Professional)
2. Scrum Alliance (Certified Scrum Master/Certified Scrum Product Owner/Certified Scrum Developer)
3. Scrum Alliance (Certified Scrum Professional)
4. Scrum.org (Professional Scrum Master/Professional Scrum Product Owner/Professional Scrum Developer -1)
5. SAFe Scaled Agilists

Cloud

AWS

https://www.whizlabs.com/aws-certifications/

https://www.whizlabs.com/aws-solutions-architect-associate/

AZURE

https://www.whizlabs.com/microsoft-azure-certification-training-courses/

Azure fundamentals

https://www.whizlabs.com/microsoft-azure-certification-az-900/

Solutions architect cert prep

https://www.whizlabs.com/microsoft-azure-certification-az-302/

Azure Architect cert prep

https://www.whizlabs.com/microsoft-azure-certification-az-300/

GCP

Google cloud

https://www.whizlabs.com/google-cloud-certifications/

Google cloud engineer associate cert prep

https://www.whizlabs.com/google-cloud-certified-associate-cloud-engineer/

Google data engineer cert prep

https://www.whizlabs.com/google-cloud-certified-professional-data-engineer/

IBM

Database skills

Data architecture skills

Big Data Engineering Skills

https://www.whizlabs.com/big-data-certifications/

Hadoop Admin

https://www.whizlabs.com/hdpca-certification/

HDP Spark Dev

https://www.whizlabs.com/spark-developer-certification/

exam format is coding

No, there are no MCQs; instead, live, performance-based test is conducted to gauge the application of concepts. Usually, there are 7-8 tasks provided, out of which a candidate must perform at least 6. The exam is of 2 hours and costs 250 USD per attempt.

pre-reqs for Spark include:

A minimally qualified HDPCD Spark candidate should be aware of the following concepts:

1. Apache Hadoop – HDFS, YARN, Ambari Hortonworks, Apache Hive and HiveQueryLanguage(HQL)
2. Scala/Python- Basic programming techniques using Scala or Python- Variables, values, and user-defined Functions.
3. Knowledge of SQL for JDBC compliant databases is beneficial, not mandatory.

Cloudera 

https://www.whizlabs.com/cloudera-cca-admin-certification/

coding exam

No. the Cloudera Certified Associate Administrator certification exam does not comprise of the multiple choice questions. You will be given 8-12 performance-based tasks to check hands-on skills. You are required to perform these tasks on the pre-configured Cloudera cluster.

Kafka

https://www.confluent.io/online-talks/

Data Services skills

Data Analytics skills

Data Science skills

Java Skills

https://www.whizlabs.com/oracle-java-certifications/

Oracle Java Associate Cert prep

https://www.whizlabs.com/ocajp-scja/

SOAP Web Services

REST Services

Grails

Javascript Skills

Javascript, HTML, Microservices, Visualization

https://www.freecodecamp.org/

Nodejs Skills

Angular

React

Svelte

compiled JS code vs DOM management in browser like React, Angular

https://svelte.dev/

https://svelte.dev/blog/the-easiest-way-to-get-started

Basic Python Skills

Common Dev Tools

GIT / Github

https://guides.github.com/activities/hello-world/

Jira

Confluence

GDocs

Libre Office

VSCode Editor

Curl

Bash shell

scripts = #!bin/bash

pipelines =  a | b | c

ssh

sftp

Linux remote tools

https://www.tecmint.com/best-remote-linux-desktop-sharing-software/

VNC

realvnc

ultravnc

tigervnc

apache guacamole

x11 server export Linux desktop to remote IP

Windows 10 runs Linux Desktop

https://www.makeuseof.com/tag/linux-desktop-windows-subsystem/

windows-10-runs-linux-desktop-makeuseof.com-How to Run a Linux Desktop Using the Windows Subsystem for Linux.pdf

How to Run Graphical Linux Desktop Applications from Windows 10’s Bash Shell

linux-x11-server-desktop-export-howtogeek.com-How to Run Graphical Linux Desktop Applications from Windows 10s Bash Shell.pdf

Basic Security Skills

Salesforce

https://www.whizlabs.com/salesforce-certifications/

Admin cert prep

https://www.whizlabs.com/salesforce-admin-certification/

• Exam Name Salesforce Administrator Certification
• Exam Duration 105 Minutes (time allows for unscored questions)
• Exam Type Multiple Choice Examination
• Exam Fee $200
• No prereqs

Basic Training Skills for Junior QA, Support, Help Desk

1. define test cases in JIRA linked to a story or epic
2. post test results in Excel or google docs
3. run simple api tests in Postman, Curl ( I'll show you )
4. run manual tests on mobile and web apps
5. view browser logs and phone logs ( I'll show in 30 minutes )
6. use log viewer tools if they have different ones ( see youtube on loggly for example - all UI no code )
7. view source in github to read code on apps, services etc ( you did that in Fullstack )
8. view data and query data in Postgres or Mongo using SQL and native queries ( I'll refresh you here easily )
9. view browser logs in Chrome, Firefox etc
10. run basic commands in terminal windows:  Windows command, Linux bash
11. read and update a simple Windows bat file or a Bash script
12. comfortable with minimal skills on google docs, drive, office apps, terminal, text editor ( Notepad, sublime )
13. use of VS code to review source, clone or update from github
14. you can work in Scrum with a team, do standup on status etc
15. you can track project status in JIRA or Excel
16. work with collaboration tools: Zoom, Hangouts or Slack
17. work with documentation tools:  basic Office or gdocs
18. use Confluence as a wiki ( you're authorized to access this now - https://skywebteam.atlassian.net/wiki )
19. understand basic HTML, HTTP and PKI concepts ( see docs here etc )
20. Bug reporting - read this article !!

Added Skills for a Tester - nice to have

1. more of all of the above
2. algorithm refresher ( see the coding interviews and basic algorithms )
3. Object Oriented basics in Groovy, Java, Javascript etc
4. test frameworks - Selenium Web Driver, Spock, Cucumber, Geb, JMeter
5. optional - PMP certification as a project manager or ( light weigh cert - ExpertRatings PM )
6. scripting for test automation frameworks
7. Cloud - AWS, Azure basics
8. Data analysis with R Studio, Groovy or Python
9. Reporting via Excel, BIRT, Grafana or ?

Potential Value Opportunities

Potential Challenges

Candidate Solutions

Step-by-step guide for Example

sample code block

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