Smart Women Love the Cloud



Companies love Could Architects and Data Engineers.  Even more, they love female Could Architects and Data Engineers.

For you ladies, here are some links on how women are using managed services to advance their careers:



My Journey from a mechanic to AWS Certified Solutions Architect

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Women and Cloud Computing

There are not enough women in this field.  It is much more business-oriented than the boring, old, stuffy, hyper-technical fields, easier to learn, more valuable, and growing fast, fast, fast.  What's not to love?

This is a big hint, ladies!  Here is your opportunity to get in on the ground floor of a truly earth-shaking revolution.  This could change your life.  Happy job hunting!

Welcome,
- Phil

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