Five years ago, I was earning ₹15,000 a month. Today, I’m making ₹15 LPA. It wasn’t luck, it wasn’t shortcuts — it was hard work, learning, and relentless determination. Here’s my story of how I transformed my career from a struggling beginner to a well-paid AWS Engineer.
The Beginning: My First Job
I started my career as a NOC (Network Operations Center) Engineer. The pay was low, the shifts were exhausting, and my role mostly involved monitoring dashboards and responding to alerts. Many would have treated it as just a job, but I saw it as my launchpad.
I worked night shifts for months — often while my friends were sleeping or enjoying weekends. But instead of complaining, I used the quiet hours to learn.
The Turning Point: Learning and Upskilling
I realized early on that in tech, your skills determine your worth. So, I started:
- Learning AWS (Amazon Web Services) after my shifts.
- Taking online certifications to boost my profile.
- Working on hands-on labs to understand real-world problems.
This wasn’t easy — there were days I barely slept — but I kept going because I had a bigger vision.
The Growth Phase: Grabbing Every Opportunity
After months of self-study and practice, I was ready to move to a better role. I switched to a company that offered me slightly more pay but gave me real cloud exposure.
- I worked on cloud migration projects.
- Solved critical production issues.
- Learned about DevOps tools, automation, and scalability.
Each project added a new skill to my resume — and more importantly, confidence in my abilities.
The Big Break: Becoming an AWS Engineer
By my fourth year, I was offered a role as an AWS Engineer. This was the game-changer. My package grew significantly, but more than the money, I was finally doing the kind of work I had dreamed about.
I was handling high-impact projects, leading migrations, and implementing cost-optimized cloud solutions for clients.
The Result: ₹15 LPA in 5 Years
The hard work finally paid off. From ₹15K/month to ₹15 LPA, my journey proves that in tech:
- Skills are more valuable than degrees.
- Consistency beats talent.
- The right mindset opens the right doors.
My Advice to Aspiring Techies
- Never stop learning — Technology changes fast, so should you.
- Work on real projects — Theory is good, but practice builds confidence.
- Be willing to sacrifice — Late nights, weekends, and comfort zones must go.
- Network with people — Sometimes the right opportunity comes from the right connection.
Final Words
If you feel stuck in your career, remember: every expert was once a beginner. I was that beginner making ₹15K/month. Today, I’m living proof that with the right attitude, skills, and persistence, you can transform your life.
Your dream job isn’t out of reach — it’s just a few skills and a lot of hard work away.