--- title: "sameer patil (@samswrites) | Hashnode" description: "Turning cloud curiosity into career clarity — AWS & DevOps journey. Read the latest articles by sameer patil on Hashnode." url: "https://hashnode.com/@samswrites" --- @samswrites # sameer patil @samswrites ¡ India ¡ Joined November 2025 Turning cloud curiosity into career clarity — AWS & DevOps journey ### [From AWS Beginner to Solutions Architect Associate 🚀](https://opsjourney.hashnode.dev/from-aws-beginner-to-solutions-architect-associate?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) A few months ago, AWS was just a buzzword to me. I had cleared the AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, but deep down I knew — that was only the beginning. I wanted to move beyond fundamentals and truly understand how real-world cloud architectures are ... 4 min read ¡ [opsjourney.hashnode.dev](https://opsjourney.hashnode.dev/from-aws-beginner-to-solutions-architect-associate?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Jan 7](https://hashnode.com/posts/from-aws-beginner-to-solutions-architect-associate/695e667d01c3e604dee53879) ### [🌩ī¸ How I Cleared the AWS Cloud Practitioner Exam as a Beginner](https://opsjourney.hashnode.dev/how-i-cleared-the-aws-cloud-practitioner-exam-as-a-beginner?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) I share exactly how I cleared the AWS Cloud Practitioner exam as a beginner — including resources, strategy, study tips, and mistakes to avoid. 3 min read ¡ [opsjourney.hashnode.dev](https://opsjourney.hashnode.dev/how-i-cleared-the-aws-cloud-practitioner-exam-as-a-beginner?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed) [Nov 16, 2025](https://hashnode.com/posts/how-i-cleared-the-aws-cloud-practitioner-exam-as-a-beginner/6919a67f20165483d8c654fb)