Explore the real career roadmap of a DevOps engineer – from Ujjain to Dubai! Learn about international job opportunities, salaries up to ₹1 crore, freelancing vs full-time, essential tools, and certifications.
In this episode of the Ideaman Podcast, Vijay Daswani, a Lead DevOps Engineer based in Dubai, shares his journey from being a software developer in Ujjain to leading major cloud migration projects in the UAE. We dive deep into the DevOps career path, compare job markets in India, UAE, US, and UK, and uncover how to achieve top-tier salaries in this high-demand field.
This episode is perfect for anyone interested in DevOps, software engineering, cloud computing, freelancing, and international tech careers. If you're curious about how to build a global tech career, this episode is a must-watch!
Why Should You Watch This Podcast?
Learn how to go from a ₹10 LPA to ₹1 Cr+ as a DevOps Engineer – real-world career path explained
DevOps Tools & Technologies – Understand the tech stack used in global companies
Insights on how to transition from full-stack development to DevOps and build a high-paying tech career
Learn from the challenges and real-life experiences of working in Dubai, India, and beyond
Understand the importance of certifications, cloud knowledge, and hands-on experience
Bonus tips on freelancing, job switching, and staying ahead with continuous learning
Key Topics & Timestamps:
00:00 - Starting package and top DevOps salaries in India & abroad
00:28 - Opportunities in US, UK, and UAE for DevOps engineers
01:22 - Can you get a DevOps job without a degree?
02:06 - Meet Vijay Daswani and overview of the episode
06:21 - From Java developer to DevOps via cloud projects
07:48 - Onsite career move to UAE and role in cloud migration
10:14 - Work culture differences: India vs Dubai
13:56 - Lifestyle, savings, and ROI of working in UAE
19:06 - What exactly is DevOps? Explained simply
22:22 - DevOps tools: Jenkins, GitHub, Azure DevOps & more
25:15 - Which industries are hiring DevOps engineers
26:13 - Freelancing vs Full-time: Which pays better?
30:08 - Career growth: How to reach 2 Cr package
34:00 - Do you need certifications or degrees?
36:26 - What to learn: Monitoring, Cloud, CI/CD, DevSecOps
43:06 - ROI on education and certification costs
48:22 - Challenges, layoffs, and AI impact
56:17 - Final advice for aspiring DevOps engineers
Future Opportunities in DevOps & Cloud:
DevSecOps – Integrating security in development pipelines
Cloud-Native Development – Master AWS, Azure, or GCP
Freelancing as a Side Hustle – Build a portfolio and earn extra
AI-Augmented DevOps – Learn how AI is reshaping automation
If you're passionate about technology, career growth, and global job markets, this episode is packed with valuable insights!
Watch the full podcast now and get inspired by Vijay Daswani’s incredible journey!
Whether you're an aspiring engineer, a working professional, or someone exploring tech careers, this episode gives you practical tips and a realistic view of working in DevOps.
Listen now and level up your career!
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