AN OPEN MIND AND WILLINGNESS TO LEARN HELPED A CAREER SWITCH

Name: Lee YouRen

Degree: Bachelor of Business Management, SIM, 2020

Role: DevOps Engineer

Employer: Wiley Edge

MY JOB

My daily responsibilities include monitoring and troubleshooting infrastructure and applications, managing code releases and rollbacks and developing code to enhance the user interface of the system.

How I Got My Job

Despite not having a computer science degree or strong technical background, I managed to make a career switch to the IT industry. It was my dedication and passion that I conveyed during my interview that set me apart from other candidates and ultimately led to my selection.

THE HIGHS AND LOWS

Knowing that my work has a direct and meaningful impact on end-users motivates me to work harder. However, being unable to resolve issues or bugs can be quite demotivating at times.

MY HAPPIEST MOMENT AT WORK

My happiest moment at work so far was when I first ran a code release without any issues. It was a small accomplishment, but it gave me a sense of satisfaction and motivation to continue learning and growing in my role.

Some Advice

If you are a student aspiring to have a career in the same field as mine, my advice would be to cultivate an open mind and a willingness to learn.