Cloud Core Ops Analys Review

Looking at billing sheets to check everything we are being billed is correct. Looking at tags within the cloud environment to ensure orphan servers get a tag matched to it as soon as possible. Working with service providers to host monthly governance calls. Creating and presenting Power BI dashboards for the teams to make use of.

I have learnt how to manage a project. I have also developed my confidence and my problem solving skills. Working in the industry full time as well as completing a degree along side, it has allowed me to massively improve my time management skills. I also now have a much better technical understanding.

I enjoy my work and most of my university degree. However, I feel one module a year within my programme seems a little pointless and it adds a lot of unnecessary stress. The module isn't technical it is just relating to day to day life, which seems silly when completing university.

The programme is very structured. I work Monday - Thursday in my office job and then get a Friday every single week to compete my study. I have regular catch ups with my University as well as my employer and the structure is good. My university modules are clearly laid out by a weekly planner.

I have a lot of support from my manager and my team. With my employer, Manpower, it used to be difficult to get support off them. However, since a new gentleman has joined we now get unlimited support and he is always on hand to answer any queries we may have.

Not a lot of support. We are supposed to have meetings often with our practice tutor. However, my practice tutor never puts the time in and when my employer chases this up, he will add a meeting in and then we won't hear for another 6 months until he is chased by our employer again. Could be a lot better.

In some aspects it has helped me with different transferable skills that I have been able to work on. However, modules we have to complete often have no relevance to my day to day role so it has not impacted my performance to help me perform better. The skills learnt are good though.

There used to be a social pillar that we could be part of and complete activities. Also there used to be sports clubs available. However, since the pandemic hit and we have been stuck working from home all these seem to have stopped, which is a massive shame as it was a good way to connect with others.

Yes

It is a very caring and helpful environment to work in. Everyone is really kind and really cares for your professional development. Often, it is very figure focused and can seem like work matters more than employee's wellbeing. However, since the pandemic this has definitely improved and the balance is good.

Be prepared to work hard and give your all to the role. Prepare yourself for the interview stages and remember to be yourself, the assessors know when you are trying to put on an act. Try and get involved in as much stuff as possible such as the schools outreach program. It helps bring a lot of contacts for you. I wish I was told how hard it was to complete a degree at the same time but it is good to have learnt that skill myself.