I am thrilled to share a personal milestone that I recently achieved—earning two professional certifications, the CCSD – CERTIFIED DEVOPS FOUNDATION and the Certified Kubernetes Administrator (CKA), with the support of Yayasan Peneraju. This journey was filled with challenges, learning experiences, and moments of growth to advance in my tech careers.
As someone who is passionate about cloud computing, DevOps, and security, I wanted to strengthen my expertise in container security and Kubernetes administration. These two certifications align perfectly with my career goals, helping me build a strong foundation in managing containerized applications securely and efficiently.
Yayasan Peneraju played a significant role in my certification journey.
Through their program, I had access to:
✅ Structured training and guidance from experienced mentors
✅ Financial support for exam fees
✅ A community of like-minded individuals who were also pursuing the same goals
Their initiative to support Malaysians in upskilling and obtaining industry-relevant certifications provided me with the resources and motivation to push forward.
To be honest, it was not easy to get these certifications because it required sacrifice—giving up something to gain something greater. My schedule was packed, full-time working, fitness, and study. During the day, from 9 AM to 6 PM, I was fully engaged in work, using my brain to resolve clients’ issues. After work, I would rush to the gym from 7 PM to 8 PM, followed by Maghrib prayer. Then, at 8:30 PM to 10:30 PM, I attended classes every weekday, from Monday to Friday. Imagine the exhaustion! The mental and physical toll was immense, but I pushed through, knowing that the reward at the end would be worth it.
