🛠️ Terraforming My Career

This repository documents my journey as I transition from a Senior Systems Engineer into a modern Cloud & Platform Engineering role.

Here you’ll find:

• Hands-on labs built using Terraform, AWS, Docker, and Kubernetes
• Personal notes, cheat sheets, and CLI references
• A week-by-week learning plan and curated reading list
• My reflections and progress as I move from traditional ops to DevOps, IaC, and platform automation

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🧭 What’s Inside

• terraform/ – Labs, notes, and demos using Terraform with AWS
• aws/ – Notes on core AWS services as I refresh and expand my cloud knowledge
• docker/ – Container fundamentals, Dockerfiles, CI/CD automation
• kubernetes/ – Local cluster setup, manifests, Helm, and observability
• meta/ – Learning plan, reading schedule, and project structure
• cheatsheets/ – Quick reference guides for tools and commands

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🎯 My Goal

To build the skills, confidence, and portfolio needed to grow into a role as a Cloud Engineer, DevOps Engineer, or Platform/Site Reliability Engineer — through self-directed learning, hands-on experimentation, and real-world documentation.

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📚 Start Here

• Learning Plan
• Weekly Reading Guide
• Terraform: Getting Started
• Terraform CLI Cheatsheet

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👋 Who Am I?

I’m Daniele — a systems engineer with 20+ years of experience in infrastructure, automation, PowerShell, and enterprise systems. This repo is part of my commitment to continuous learning, self-reflection, and the pursuit of real, applied expertise in modern infrastructure.

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📢 Feel free to fork this repo, use the notes, or reach out if you’re on a similar journey!

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📖 Follow along on my blog: PsCustomObject.github.io