Webinar on Cloud and DevOps Opportunities in the AI Era

Introduction

• Welcome and Overview
  • Event organized by Marine College in association with IPSR Solutions Limited.
  • Focus on cloud, containers, Kubernetes, OpenShift Technologies, and career opportunities in the AI era.
  • Moderated by Suin Jacob Jorge.

Marine College Introduction

• Affiliated to Mahatma Gandhi University.
• Managed by the Catholic Diocese of Kottayam.
• Known for rapid growth and achieving A++ accreditation.
• Won multiple prestigious awards: College with Potential for Excellence, RedHat Academy of the Year.

IPSR Solutions Limited Introduction

• Public limited IT company with 24+ years of experience.
• Expertise in software product development, training services, and placement services.
• Worked with 500+ academic organizations.
• World’s leading RedHat training and certification partner.
• Known for high placement rates and advanced academic solutions using AI, data analytics, machine learning, etc.

Speaker Introductions

Dr. Mendus Jacob

• Professor and Director of MCA at Marine College.
• MD and CEO of IPSR Solutions Limited.
• 35+ years of experience in academics and entrepreneurship.
• Various roles in academic and administrative bodies.
• Expert in operations research and has numerous publications.

Mr. Sunil Jose

• Manager of Technical Services at IPSR.
• 20+ years of experience in the IT industry in India and UK.
• Expertise in cloud computing, automation, and containerization.
• Holds multiple RedHat certifications.

Key Points from Dr. Mendus Jacob's Presentation

Career Opportunities in IT

• Emerging fields: DevOps, AI, data science, IoT, cybersecurity, cloud, edge computing, etc.
• Importance of Linux in enterprise settings.
• Statistically backed growth predictions for cloud and DevOps markets.
• High potential for career growth and opportunities in these fields.
• Emphasis on certifications and courses in cloud and DevOps for non-IT students as well.

RedHat Technologies

• RedHat’s significant growth and offerings in certifications (50+ certifications currently available).
• High adoption rate in Fortune 500 companies.
• Various successful case studies of students from non-IT backgrounds achieving RedHat certifications.
• Importance of RedHat Linux in various industry sectors like finance, airlines, stock exchanges, etc.

IPSR Offerings

• Short courses focused on cloud, DevOps, containers, security, and data science integrated with AI.
• Comprehensive training approach, focusing on hands-on learning and real-world applications.
• High placement rate with robust placement support services.
• Case studies showcasing successful student transformations.
• Utilization of Learning Management Systems (LMS) for providing resources and tracking progress.

Key Points from Mr. Sunil Jose's Presentation

Cloud Computing Basics

• Definition: Cloud computing as the delivery of compute, storage, and network as a utility (like electricity or water).
• Service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), Software as a Service (SaaS).
• Deployment models: Public cloud (AWS, GCP, Azure), private cloud, and hybrid cloud.

DevOps Methodology

• Combination of development and operations, forming a continuous loop for software lifecycle management.
• Emphasis on planning, developing, building, testing, releasing, deploying, and monitoring.
• Tools and technologies essential for DevOps practice.

Containerization and Orchestration

• Importance of containerization for efficient resource utilization and application isolation.
• Introduction to Docker as a container engine for deploying applications.
• Comparison of traditional deployment methods with containerization.
• Demonstration of deploying Docker container on AWS.
• Explanation of container orchestration using Kubernetes and OpenShift.

OpenShift and Kubernetes

• Features of RedHat OpenShift as a Platform as a Service (PaaS) leveraging Kubernetes.
• Highlights of OpenShift features like load balancing, auto-scaling, self-healing, and automated rollbacks.
• Case study: OpenAI using Kubernetes for ChatGPT scalability and high availability.
• OpenShift AI for managing AI/ML model lifecycle alongside traditional application development.

Practical Demonstration

• Live demonstration of deploying a Python application using OpenShift.
• Showcased load balancing and auto-scaling features in OpenShift.
• Explanation of OpenShift’s developer tools and AI integration capabilities.

Learning Pathways

• Comprehensive learning pathway through cloud and DevOps engineering programs offered by IPSR.
• Emphasis on hands-on learning, certifications, and in-depth understanding of enterprise technologies and methodologies.

Q & A Highlights

• Addressed questions about certification processes, resource management, advantages of containerization and orchestration, and practical steps for learning and career development in cloud and DevOps.
• Provided resources and contact information for further inquiries and support.

Conclusion

• Cloud and DevOps are high-growth, high-demand areas with ample career opportunities.
• Emphasis on continuous learning and certification to stay relevant in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.

Contact Information

• Provided contact details for further support and information about courses, resources, and certifications.
• Encouraged participants to access LMS for additional materials and upcoming webinars.