Acquiring some of the skills and qualifications mentioned above may be easier than you think. As the competition for tech and IT talent grows fiercer, many employers are leveling up their career development programs to help them recruit and retain top talent.
Talk to your manager about professional development opportunities and request to work on stretch assignments that can help you gain skills in aspects of cloud computing outside of your comfort zone. If one of your colleagues is designing an exciting or challenging solution, ask if you can sit in with them during meetings or brainstorming sessions.
To hone your soft skills, volunteer for projects that require interdepartmental collaboration. That will give you the opportunity to interact with people outside your immediate circle and specialization.
