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Introduction to AWS Data Engineering: Key Services and Use Cases 

Introduction 

Business operations today generate huge datasets which need significant amounts of processing during each operation. Data handling efficiency is essential for organization decision making and expansion initiatives. Through its cloud solutions known as Amazon Web Services (AWS) organizations gain multiple data-handling platforms which construct protected and scalable data pipelines at affordable rates. AWS data engineering solutions enable organizations to both acquire and store data and perform analytical tasks and machine learning operations. A suite of services allows business implementation of operational workflows while organizations reduce costs and boost operational efficiency and maintain both security measures and regulatory compliance. The article presents basic details about AWS data engineering solutions through their practical applications and actual business scenarios. 

What is AWS Data Engineering? 

AWS data engineering involves designing, building, and maintaining data pipelines using AWS services. It includes: 

Data Ingestion: Collecting data from sources such as IoT devices, databases, and logs. 

Data Storage: Storing structured and unstructured data in a scalable, cost-effective manner. 

Data Processing: Transforming and preparing data for analysis. 

Data Analytics: Gaining insights from processed data through reporting and visualization tools. 

Machine Learning: Using AI-driven models to generate predictions and automate decision-making. 

With AWS, organizations can streamline these processes, ensuring high availability, scalability, and flexibility in managing large datasets. 

Key AWS Data Engineering Services 

AWS provides a comprehensive range of services tailored to different aspects of data engineering. 

Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service) – Data Storage 

Amazon S3 is a scalable object storage service that allows organizations to store structured and unstructured data. It is highly durable, offers lifecycle management features, and integrates seamlessly with AWS analytics and machine learning services. 

Supports unlimited storage capacity for structured and unstructured data. 

Allows lifecycle policies for cost optimization through tiered storage. 

Provides strong integration with analytics and big data processing tools. 

Use Case: Companies use Amazon S3 to store raw log files, multimedia content, and IoT data before processing. 

AWS Glue – Data ETL (Extract, Transform, Load) 

AWS Glue is a fully managed ETL service that simplifies data preparation and movement across different storage solutions. It enables users to clean, catalog, and transform data automatically. 

Supports automatic schema discovery and metadata management. 

Offers a serverless environment for running ETL jobs. 

Uses Python and Spark-based transformations for scalable data processing. 

Use Case: AWS Glue is widely used to transform raw data before loading it into data warehouses like Amazon Redshift. 

Amazon Redshift – Data Warehousing and Analytics 

Amazon Redshift is a cloud data warehouse optimized for large-scale data analysis. It enables organizations to perform complex queries on structured datasets quickly. 

Uses columnar storage for high-performance querying. 

Supports Massively Parallel Processing (MPP) for handling big data workloads. 

It integrates with business intelligence tools like Amazon QuickSight. 

Use Case: E-commerce companies use Amazon Redshift for customer behavior analysis and sales trend forecasting. 

Amazon Kinesis – Real-Time Data Streaming 

Amazon Kinesis allows organizations to ingest, process, and analyze streaming data in real-time. It is useful for applications that require continuous monitoring and real-time decision-making. 

Supports high-throughput data ingestion from logs, clickstreams, and IoT devices. 

Works with AWS Lambda, Amazon Redshift, and Amazon Elasticsearch for analytics. 

Enables real-time anomaly detection and monitoring. 

Use Case: Financial institutions use Kinesis to detect fraudulent transactions in real-time. 

AWS Lambda – Serverless Data Processing 

AWS Lambda enables event-driven serverless computing. It allows users to execute code in response to triggers without provisioning or managing servers. 

Executes code automatically in response to AWS events. 

Supports seamless integration with S3, DynamoDB, and Kinesis. 

Charges only for the compute time used. 

Use Case: Lambda is commonly used for processing image uploads and extracting metadata automatically. 

Amazon DynamoDB – NoSQL Database for Fast Applications 

Amazon DynamoDB is a managed NoSQL database that delivers high performance for applications that require real-time data access. 

Provides single-digit millisecond latency for high-speed transactions. 

Offers built-in security, backup, and multi-region replication. 

Scales automatically to handle millions of requests per second. 

Use Case: Gaming companies use DynamoDB to store real-time player progress and game states. 

Amazon Athena – Serverless SQL Analytics 

Amazon Athena is a serverless query service that allows users to analyze data stored in Amazon S3 using SQL. 

Eliminates the need for infrastructure setup and maintenance. 

Uses Presto and Hive for high-performance querying. 

Charges only for the amount of data scanned. 

Use Case: Organizations use Athena to analyze and generate reports from large log files stored in S3. 

AWS Data Engineering Use Cases 

AWS data engineering services cater to a variety of industries and applications. 

Healthcare: Storing and processing patient data for predictive analytics. 

Finance: Real-time fraud detection and compliance reporting. 

Retail: Personalizing product recommendations using machine learning models. 

IoT and Smart Cities: Managing and analyzing data from connected devices. 

Media and Entertainment: Streaming analytics for audience engagement insights. 

These services empower businesses to build efficient, scalable, and secure data pipelines while reducing operational costs. 

Conclusion 

AWS provides a comprehensive ecosystem of data engineering tools that streamline data ingestion, storage, transformation, analytics, and machine learning. Services like Amazon S3, AWS Glue, Redshift, Kinesis, and Lambda allow businesses to build scalable, cost-effective, and high-performance data pipelines. 

Selecting the right AWS services depends on the specific needs of an organization. For those looking to store vast amounts of unstructured data, Amazon S3 is an ideal choice. Companies needing high-speed data processing can benefit from AWS Glue and Redshift. Real-time data streaming can be efficiently managed with Kinesis. Meanwhile, AWS Lambda simplifies event-driven processing without requiring infrastructure management. 

Understanding these AWS data engineering services allows businesses to build modern, cloud-based data architectures that enhance efficiency, security, and performance. 

References 

For further reading, refer to these sources: 

AWS Prescriptive Guidance on Data Engineering 

AWS Big Data Use Cases 

Key AWS Services for Data Engineering Projects 

Top 10 AWS Services for Data Engineering 

AWS Data Engineering Essentials Guidebook 

AWS Data Engineering Guide: Everything You Need to Know 

Exploring Data Engineering Services in AWS 

By leveraging AWS data engineering services, organizations can transform raw data into valuable insights, enabling better decision-making and competitive advantage. 

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pairing: charles leclerc x female!reader x pierre gasly!bestfriend genre: childhood exes (?) to lovers, (fake) love triangle, fluff, a bit of angst tw: swearing, tiny suggestive crumb word count: 10.2k plot: going back to Monaco, you meet him again. Both being Pierre's friends, you're often trapped in the same room: it's inevitable for the past to resurface, through glances, dances, pages filled of ink.

Your walk inside the paddock was followed by gusts of wind throwing strands of hair in every direction, preys of the unpredictable, forcing you to move them out of your face repeatedly. The forecast couldn’t have been clearer: 90% chances of rain. A storm was approaching the track, and so were you.

Looking around, you stared attentively at the frenetic movement pulsating in every corner: mechanics, engineers, journalists and cameras ready to capture any detail, VIPs begging for selfies with bewildered eyes and staring at the screens in awe and confusion. It was all so foreign to you. Despite growing up in Monaco, you had always shied away from the spotlight and tried to live a simple life, therefore moving out in your youth to an unknown town in South France, near the coast, but far enough from the contradiction of luxury. Still, Pierre being a dear old friend of yours, after pleading insistence, you had given up to his invitation to a Grand Prix. You had first agreed to be hosted at his home race, Paul Ricard, then obliged to choose another circuit since the track had disappeared from the 2023 calendar: and so there you were, crossing the streets you had walked countless times, the ones you had run away from.

«Do you think it’s going to rain hard?» «How do you expect me to know?» You snorted, arms crossed. Pierre simply shrugged, zipping up his suit. «I don’t know, you’ve lived here enough to recognize Monaco’s clouds.» he half-joked. «Maybe you’re the Monegasque Mazepin.» «Who’s that?» you asked, frowning. «No one, forget it. I just thought you, standing there doing nothing, had more time than I do to check the forecast.» «Uhm, if you want, I can take a look.» you offered, searching for your phone. Pierre quickly made it over to you, crossing the garage, and put his hands on your shoulders with a smile. «Y/n, I’m just messing around. Why are you taking everything so seriously? You always get my jokes, what’s up with you today?» «Uhm… maybe… It’s Monaco’s clouds.» Pierre couldn’t help but grin bigger and shake his head, leaving you standing on your own while he got near his helmet to clean it. «If you’re worried about tonight’s dinner, there’s no need to.» You sighed. To your annoyance, Pierre had stricken home yet another time. He was too good at reading you like an open book, your expressions and reactions too plain for him to interpret after years of sincere friendship. «I just don’t understand why you want to introduce me to this one friend… It’s a bit intimidating, like, the three of us…» «Oh, but we won’t be completely alone!» Pierre said, amending his partial explanation. «We’ll be hanging out in group, it’s going to be fun! I just wanted to introduce you to my best mate, that’s all.» «Fine, but… why can’t I even know his name? Why are you acting like I’m going to be surprised about who he is?» «Because I think you will.» «You’re such a drama queen.» He laughed at your arms-crossed and roll-eye as he finished cleaning the helmet, placing back on a counter. «Of course I am.»

To Pierre’s amusement, you hadn’t followed free practices with a lot of attention, which is a euphemism to say that you basically didn’t watch the screens installed for the guests inside the garage at all: instead, you had nestled in a small empty spot right next to his engineer and you had silently followed Pierre’s action and data, without really understanding much, more so as the second sessions had been red flagged before being half-way through it.

Pierre was dying of laughter onto the small, leathered couch of the club you had chosen for the beginning of the night, waiting for all his friends to show up, as he listened to your unforgettably miserable experience in the Alpine box. «So you didn’t see any other driver?» he asked, still chuckling. «No, I mean… I was also getting a bit car sick, with all those walls left and right. You drive way too fast, you guys are crazy…» Loud as a freight train crashing the rails with its speed, a group of youngsters entered the club with a thunderous burst of laughter, which made you flinch in your seat. «Oh, here they are!» Pierre immediately flailed around and whistled in order to be heard by les gars, who soon walked towards your table. Without you noticing, he stood up and waited them to hug and give friendly back pats. Composed in your awkward silence, you felt even more uneasy as one of the newcomers stopped and looked down at you sitting, staring with an uncomfortable persistence, a smile fading from his lips. «Who are you?» he asked, curiosity and perplexity mixed in his tone. Reciprocating with the same depth his stare, you realized you had just fallen inside a dangerous and unexpected sand trap, wishing the dark-lit room would suddenly turn the lights on so that you could make out his features clearer, or completely drown them out together with the anxiety in the pit of your stomach. «Finally I can introduce you both!» Pierre clapped his hands, breaking the moment and inviting you to get up. «Y/n, this is my best friend: Charles.» «Charles…» you muttered under your breath, trying to make sense of it. «Yes, Charles Leclerc.» he repeated in confirmation, smiling, shaking and holding your cold and still hand. «And this is y/n, one of my dearest friends.» «Nice to meet you.» The flickering sparkle in his eyes, the dimples making their painful appearance and his sweet, fond smile struck you all at once, the freight train now hitting you as you simply stood by the platform of time, uncapable of anything but playing reruns of distant and long forgotten memories in the back of your mind. He let go of your hand and you slowly slipped down in your seat, heart beating uncontrollably. But everyone was just too absorbed into the conversation to notice, too playful and happy to be in joined company. Drinking from your glass full of insecurities, your gaze was always searching for his, carefully studying his heavenly face, then immediately straying away, consumed by indecision and inner turmoil.

You all got up a couple of hours after to have a nice walk through the harbor; the cool breeze sweeping the dump asphalt made your skin shiver, and you felt forced to bring your hands upon your forearms to soothe the coldness. Pierre had noticed for a while the way you hadn’t engaged in the conversations a lot, had seen you full of thoughts back in the club and, of course, immediately read your body language; in a few strides, he was next to you, placing his jacket onto your shoulders, matching your steps. «Thank you.» you smiled. You both slowly walked alongside, letting silence fill the gaps, until the Frenchman couldn’t bear it anymore, as he gazed at the stars. «I’m sorry you didn’t enjoy yourself that much tonight… I thought you would get along just fine, since you’re all friends of mine.» «They’re nice, in fact!» you tried to reply. Pierre gave you a knowing look. «Y/n, there’s no need to cover it up, I’ve got two eyes to see you have been running away from everyone tonight… Especially from Charles.» «What?» You stood still, watching him stop as you did. Had he noticed? Did he… know? «Are you… are you, like, jealous of him?» Pierre asked, reticent. «What?! N-no, of course not, why would I-» «Sorry, I was just wondering why you gave him strange looks all night, that’s it.» «No, it’s just… I think I’ve seen him somewhere else, before.» you swallowed hard, hoping he’d buy into your lie. Pierre first looked at you, then started laughing contagiously, to the point you had to giggle as well with a frown. «Why are you laughing?» you asked. «Are you kidding me? Of course you’ve seen him before!» «And… where?» you hesitated, now even scarier than earlier. «On track, y/n! He races for Ferrari, putain!» His laugh didn’t complement your heart drop. «You didn’t watch any race for real, uh? I thought you were joking. Now, that hurts!» The attempt at matching his laugh was almost miserable; the clench grinding your poor heart felt unbearable, feelings gushing and bleeding out beneath your skin.

Nothing had prepared you to see him once again face to face, nor you had anticipated talking to him, spending time together. For sure, no one had warned you about the way he would’ve changed so much growing up. A childish mischief still lingered in his expression, but you could clearly see he had matured, his perfectly crafted jawline and his beard giving it away; his athletic body resembled nothing of the young, agile and slim figure you remembered. You recalled witnessing Pierre’s transformation. Looking at them now, they didn’t seem like guys in their mid-twenties and, compared to them, you felt like a child, whereas they had already achieved a lifestyle you would never even dream of. Despite the obvious differences in the physique, something about Charles’ demeanor had unexpectedly softened: you were so accustomed to his impulsive, black-or-white younger self that you almost couldn’t recognize him under the charming and elegant masquerade. It can’t be him, you thought.

An awkward tension made every gesture clumsy, intrinsically wrong: throughout the weekend, anytime you’d cross each other’s way, you both moved cautiously around each other, studying the new person you had in front, as if you were trying to read a book you once knew by heart, word by word, now translated into an unknown language. And even though you struggled recognizing the Charles you used to know, he could clearly tell it was the same old you beneath the embarrassment: he always found you lightheartedly making jokes and having fun, smiling kindly, or thinking deep in silence. When you were with Pierre. Because as soon as Charles entered your vision, he would see you stiffening, stuttering, fighting insecurities in every sentence and gesture. And as much as he felt discomfort in making you all flustered, a thorn of pride stung his heart. He still had an effect on you. He wouldn’t makeyou laugh uncontrollably as Pierre did, but he was still able to stir some deep feelings inside of you, and it fueled him like gasoline on fire, for some reason. # Charles genuinely thought seeing you in Monaco was a karmic debt’s payment, enduring the comfort and the palpable chemistry between you and his best friend: apart from the small talk he had tried to initiate with you, Charles had kept away from you, purposely avoiding your presence. Undeniably, you still had an effect on him too.

When he entered the paddock on Wednesday, welcomed by the Spanish heat, crossing the lane with the hospitalities already brimming of life, he definitely didn’t expect to see you again, let alone to find you sat on a white wicker couch next to Pierre. Right as he witnessed the scene, the Frenchman swiftly placing your bare legs on his lap, his fingers drawing circles upon your skin, both spread out and chilling, enjoying the nice weather, Charles couldn’t help himself from chewing his inner cheek and pacing quickly towards Ferrari’s hospitality. What made him even more furious was knowing that Pierre was well aware of the cameras pointing towards you and taking pictures with no disturb, implicitly giving them permission, being so physical with you in public. Pierre wasn’t stupid. He knew what he was doing. And Charles didn’t like it. Because you seemed so innocent, always caring, smiley, kind and considerate of others, hanging off Pierre’s lips; and Charles hated, oh, he hated it as much as immediately spotting the flash of fear and tension crossing your irises as soon as he tried to approach you. Charles would’ve gladly done without hovering around you, or stop caring about you and Pierre’s affair, but he simply couldn’t: after seeing you amidst the crowd, he was drawn to you, by far the quickest in reaching you swiftly dodging everybody else, ready to find stupid excuses to chat with you and get your attention away from Pierre at least for a couple of minutes. The painful truth was that Charles desperately wanted to catch up with you, spend an entire night just the two of you and be your listener, hearing your enchanting voice narrate the life you had led so far and staring into your mesmerizing eyes full of dreams. He wanted to amend for the past. He felt guilty for what he had said, yet he acknowledged he wouldn’t know any better back at the time.

Instead, he was attending yet another night out with Pierre and mutual friends, throwing deadly glances over your dancing silhouettes, painfully reminded of what it could’ve been. Charles had so many apologetic words stuck in his throat, but an overwhelming wave of unlabeled feelings impeded him to talk the matter out with you. Only a question, the same one, all over again. Why Pierre? He unfortunately knew why you two had broken up, he couldn’t blame you in any way: but Charles couldn’t accept being discarded in place of Pierre. He loved him like a brother, he was one of his best buddies, and exactly because he knew him that well and had met you before, he was sure you two, as a couple, could never work out. Or, at least, that’s what he believed. There was also another annoyance cutting Charles’ skin: the fact that Pierre hadn’t been honest while introducing you. A friend? Sharing jackets and hoodies, letting each other be touchy and clingy, always hanging out together? Yeah, of course. Charles was having none of it. His drink tasted bitter, with you two in his vision; he couldn’t bear it any longer. So he simply decided to get the work done by himself.

Pierre had been talking and cracking jokes non-stop since the beginning of the night, getting his mouth dry quite rapidly; right as he left you dancing by yourself to grab another drink, Charles took the chance and crossed the dance floor fueled by liquid bravery, stopping right behind you, placing his hands on your waist carefully, so that you’d acknowledge his presence too late to run away from him. «Having fun with Pierre? Hasn’t he run out of words yet?» Charles teased you. «When he’s drunk, he gets quite talkative.» you explained. «And so do you.» At your raised brow, Charles took a sip of his drink with a smirk. «Just checking up on someone who seemed to be getting bored.» he leaned in a bit closer upon your shoulder. «Oh, and when did you start being concerned about me?» When I realized I was still in love with you, he thought. Charles wetted his lips. «Y/n, I’d really like to talk about everything that happened between us, if you just gave me the chance to-» «Charles, I suffered enough, trust me.» «And I’m suffering because of it now.» «Not my business. It’s your time to get over it.» «If you got over it, then why do you keep avoiding me like you’re still affected?» Charles knew he had hit home once he saw your eyes dart towards his, defenseless, uncapable of putting up shields of indifference. «Woah, Charles, stop bothering my girl!» Pierre loudly approached the two of you, drunkenly placing his arm around you, which Charles clearly interpreted as a “private property” sign. You were his girl, after all. Of course you wouldn’t give him a chance. Everything was already settled, nothing else left to be discussed. Still, if there was something Charles couldn’t do, it was losing without trying with all his might to grab the win. «Can I borrow her? Just wanted to dance with her.» Pierre chuckled and nodded. «Bien sur, go ahead!» You hated being treated like a parcel without thoughts and feelings, as if you not being willing to dance with Charles wasn’t even an option; indeed, you definitely didn’t refuse his gentle hand guiding you towards a quieter space on the dance floor, and didn’t sway the times Charles would place his face near yours, leaning against your ear, almost about to whisper something but never giving you the satisfaction to drop a single word.

There was no way you could deny the effect he still had on you, after all those years spent apart from each other: any moment your eyes flicked to glance at him, his bright eyes were still glistening with youthful innocence, his dimples still dazed you, his enigmatic smile still made you question his and your own feelings. For a moment, standing that close to him without sharing useless words, you imagined Charles had stayed. In fact, that you had stayed. With a little effort, you could almost imagine you two had never broken up: you were dancing, comfortably enjoying his hands on your waist, placing yours around his neck lightweight, scared of lengthening physical touch. He stared down at you with a pleased and peaceful gaze, so sweet it could almost stich up all the scars he had left over your heart, splitting them apart and filling them with love before sealing them forever. But he had made a choice back then, clear-cut. Formula One was his only lover, no room for others. No room for you. The music died around your ears. But it still pumped quick inside your heart. «Are you good?» Charles’ voice caught your attention, as his hands firmly kept you up and yours had fallen back onto his shoulders for support. You simply tripped, you said to yourself; something normal which would happen while dancing drunk, a usual slip of thoughts diving back into the hurt of the past. «Yeah, all good.» you breathed out, looking behind your back. Pierre’s silhouette had completely disappeared from the radar, leaving your clenching stomach lonely in the search of a ride home. «Where’s Pierre?» you slurred. «I don’t know…» Charles’ green eyes scanned the room and trailed off yours, joining them in the search. «Can you bring me back to the hotel?» Charles opened his eyes wide at those words. «What?» Maybe he hadn’t heard right. Maybe it was the voice of someone dancing next to him. «I’m tired, can you give me a ride?» The tip of his tongue slipping out to wet his lips got you stuck on his mouth, a lost soft look into your eyes that Charles had to avoid watching, before his drunk system would act bypassing rationality. «Of course.»

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«Where are the keys?» Charles waited for your lazy hands to rummage inside your purse, quickly taking the shining, jingling metal out of your fingers. Right as the door cracked open, you aimed towards the king-sized bed, taking your heels off and slowly picking up the sheets in order to slip underneath them. «Don’t you want to change into something comfier?» he asked, dumbfounded. You whined in response, head already resting onto the pearl white pillow. «Y/n?» «Mmh?» «Do you want to sleep with your jeans on?» he almost chuckled. «Jeez, Cha’, I’m tired…» He walked next to the bed, kneeling down in front of you. «Yeah, I know, you said that quite a few times already.» With your eyes shut, you couldn’t see Charles’ enchanted stare; yet, you could feel the warmth of it even through the closed eyelids. «There’s a pair of shorts inside the wardrobe.» you mumbled. Pretty easy to spot, since it was the only piece of furniture Charles felt comfortable enough to name “wardrobe”, he slid the door of wood and sifted through. «They’re not hung… Are they inside a drawer?» «No, they’re on top of the first drawer. Under the hung clothes.» Following your instructions, Charles found the shorts, but pulling them out something fell down to the floor. «What was that?» you asked at the thud. «N-nothing, there you go with your shorts.» he quickly reached over. «Okay, don’t peek.» «Yep!» Charles turned back towards the wardrobe, gulping both at the guilt of dropping something off and at the shuffling denim behind him. He closed his eyes, covered in shame. Then, tugged by curiosity, he looked down before his shoes. A diary, spread open. Charles picked it up, a picture immediately threatening to escape the pages, but his fingers were fast enough to catch it. It was you and him, awkwardly posing for your mom, both wearing matching bracelets. «Cha’, the bed is cold.» «Uh?» he held his breath, caught by surprise. «Can you like… rub me from above the duvet?» Your drunken request didn’t sound weird to his equally drunken mind. He hopped onto the bed, with the back leaning onto the headrest, his right hand brushing you back and forth to soothe the cold, while he held the diary and the picture with the left. «Thank you, Cha’…» He couldn’t restrain himself from smiling, engraving in his mind the tender and natural rolling off of the nickname you had chosen. It was the same sweet tone you would use with him back then, when you still held hands, when your cheeks were tinted rose in his presence, when the only bracelet he would wear were the ones you made yourself. With love.

The shop windows were brimming with lights and Christmasy decorations: the whole city was lit alive by the thrilled atmosphere, and everyone seemed to be strolling by the pavement, making it difficult to catch up with your mother’s steps. «Come on, y/n, we’ll be late!» Winter holidays had started, and you couldn’t help but staring mesmerized at the streets, couples walking hand in hand, the grey sea roaring in the distance. Christmas was only a few days away and your mom had booked an appointment to the hairdresser to adjust your hair a little bit before the new year; you knew, though, that she had insisted also because she enjoyed Pascale’s company and gossiping quite a lot, especially since his son was only a year older than you and had the same middle school teachers you had.

«Ah, y/n, I wish I had a daughter like you. My sons are three devils.» Your mother chuckled at Pascale’s defeated comment, sitting on a couch behind you, holding a magazine. «But they’re talented, at least.» You pouted at your mom’s words, frowning. «Especially Charles. By the way, how is he doing?» your mother added. Pascale sighed, blow-drying your hair. «Very good… But I’m worried he’ll never finish school.» «But he’s in third grade now, how can’t he not?» you asked, with lively eyes. «Middle school isn’t the problem, y/n. I’m afraid he’ll never graduate from high school. I mean, he’s clearly on a league of his own, but… there are no certainties he’ll make it to Formula One, and in case things might not go as planned I don’t want him to struggle finding a job due to a lack of diploma.» «I don’t think you need to worry, Pascale. If Charles can’t succeed, then nobody else will!» Pascale sadly smiled at your mother’s answer, brushing your hair. Still staring at yourself inside the mirror, you caught eye of something quickly storming into the saloon from the backdoor. «Mom, can I go out now?» You had never met him, but it was immediately clear to you that the boy tugging at his mother’s apron was Charles. A lock of hair partly covered his eyes and you were amazed at how large and luminous they were, full of hopes and dreams. «Did you finish your homework?» she asked, still patiently brushing your hair. Hesitating, you saw his eyes trailing off towards Pascale’s movements, pointing towards your hair and ultimately fixed his green pearls onto you. Charles’ lips parted to let out an inaudible gasp, caught by surprise by your gracious and lightful beauty: your hair, perfectly combed, seemed like a crown of silk upon your face, and your blushing cheeks hit an unknow spot of his young, tender, unexperienced heart. «So?» Pascale prompted. «No, I haven’t finished yet.» Charles felt stupid, but he couldn’t stop staring at you, nor could you. He was so scared you would never see each other again he was trying to extend the moment as long as he possibly could. «But I’ll finish them.» he added. Pascale, surprised at the answer, never heard beforehand, watched him pacing fast out the backdoor and reemerging with the notebook in his hand, sitting on the couch nearest to you. Unbeknownst to both of you, your moms had exchanged a knowing look through the mirror; but how could you notice, when all your attention was undividedly offered to each other? He took furtive peeks, as you darted him side-eyed glances, enchanted with his haphazard pose. Needless to say, Charles didn’t get much homework done… But he studied, oh boy, he did: he studied all your features, your behavior, your shy answers to your mother, your graceful red dress as you stood up in order to leave the saloon.

«M-merry Christmas!» he hastily blurted out, before you exited the door. Melting like a candle under a flame, Charles’ chest tightened at your small smile. «Merry Christmas.»

First it was doing homework together, then it was hanging out to eat some ice-cream as a treat, then it was strolling by the sea, and then riding the bike chuckling and giggling, until it was walking to the school gate hand in hand and wearing the matching bracelets you’d gifted him – not making it on purpose – for Valentine’s Day. It had happened so fast you couldn’t give a name to it: you spent all the free time you had in his company – whenever he wasn’t down karting tracks training – and you let yourself be swamped by Charles’ explosiveness, dragging you alongside him down all Monaco, willing to show you anything beautiful he had seen in his life, making memories together.

You had seen other classmates of yours having boyfriends, but they all seemed too morbidly physical to you. Charles would only grab your hand occasionally or give shy and awkward hugs, and that was more than enough for you, more than you would ask him to do: you didn’t feel the need for more; everything was as perfect as he could be. Some of your classmates also mocked you for being his girlfriend, since everybody noticed he often skipped lessons and wasn’t known as an easy character. In fact, Charles, at times, especially at school, treated you a bit coldly, annoyed by all the guys watching him and judging the both of you spending the breaks together. It had never been a problem to you, though, because you had soon realized his heart was full of love and care for you.

«Did they do anything to you?» he asked you, accompanying you back home after school, referring to your classmates. «No, they just talked crap as always.» you shrugged. «Did they touch you?» he asked once again, grabbing your hand a little tighter. «Uh?» «I saw they patted your shoulder, in front of the gate, when you were coming out. Did they do anything before that?» «No, they didn’t.» Charles’ frown was still on display, and you could tell he had been upset by the scene. It was normal, after all: he had witnessed his girlfriend being bullied, liked none of it and wished he would’ve got the chance to intervene. But somehow, seeing him deep in thought and keeping you closer to him made you realize for the first time he genuinely cared about you, more than two good friends, and as your chest filled with an unexplainable excitement, you slowly leaned your head against his shoulder. You waited for him to sway and withdraw from the touch, but he didn’t. You walked back home, fingers intertwined, moving slow steps, both wishing the path was endless.

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«Are you done?» «Almost.» Charles huffed in impatience, as your fingers knotted the thread tighter. «Done! Give me your wrist.» you said. After attentively securing the bracelet, Charles took the other one you had already completed. «Give me yours.» You pressed your lips together to suppress a smile as he tied the matching bracelet to your wrist. «I like it a lot. Thank you, y/n.» His few words of appreciation warmed your heart, which fluttered and flipped in joy. You had thought it through for weeks, months; you had shyly confided with your mother, who tried to push you in being a little braver; still, you couldn’t bring yourself to admit your love to Charles. Because it was love. As you stared at each other in silence, your heart was about to explode, but he seemed to be unfazed by your flushed cheeks and nervous giggles. “Charles really likes you, y/n. You don’t have to doubt it.”, Pascale had told you. So, without thinking, prompted by the reassurances you had gathered from external feedback, you quickly leaned towards him and gave him the fastest peck on the lips. Pulling back, you kept your eyes shut, too scared to face his reaction; completely still, terrified, heart flinging out of your chest, you were caught by surprise feeling Charles’ lips back onto yours. It wasn’t as rushed as yours; he probably wasn’t as scared as you were. Under the careful touch of his hand upon your arm, you felt all your tension melt like snow under the sun, giving in to the moment, happy you had broken the ice so that you could both enjoy this second kiss without hesitation. As his face moved away, you saw him opening his mouth in order to say something. «I… I love you, y/n.» he gulped. «And thanks for the gift, they’re so well-made.» The way he had immediately changed topic didn’t help making his first words going unnoticed; Charles couldn’t put his heart on the line that openly, after all. But it seemed like you had only heard those three words, getting stuck at them, flinging yourself towards to hug him. «I love you too, Cha’!»

Charles looked over at you, peacefully drifted away, sleeping your hangover off. He had never told you, but you had been his first love too. Charles didn’t stop tenderly rubbing you from above the sheet, shamelessly enamored with that delicate, indirect touch. Caught once again by the diary, he frowned at a wrinkled page.

As soon as he closed the door behind him, you knew bad news were coming. You had never seen him as silent, as closed off and distant before: instead of immediately reaching out to your hand, walking alongside, he had fastened his steps, marching ahead of you, without sparing you a glance. He stopped on the promenade quite abruptly, forcing you to halt to avoid tripping over him. He stared at the raging sea, tinted of green and grey waves, foaming onto the harbor. «Where do you want to go?» you asked, trying to be as quiet as possible. «It doesn’t matter.» His voice was categorical. «We can’t be together.» He didn’t glance over to you nor blinked, as he threw you on the abyss of the sea, in the freezing coldness of his heart. «What?» you said, above a whisper. «I need to win the karting championship, so I must exclusively focus on training. Spending time with you will make me waste time.» A waste of time. That’s what you were to him. «But… We can still see each other, once you’re done with training! There’s no need to-» «I want to be a Formula One driver, y/n. I can’t have distractions.» «I’m not a distraction, Cha’! We… We love each other!» you pleaded. He finally turned around and threw a pity and almost annoyed look at you. «My only love is racing.» Too young and vulnerable to know how to hide the hurt of rejection, weeping like a baby you bumped past him, running back home, completely distraught. Charles’ words had cut you open like a knife, and what made it worse was that he had given no warning sign: those months together had flown by like a fever dream, sweet and carefree, even when he was telling you about his races and training. It made no sense, to you. He had given you up without thinking twice, whenever the choice was presented to him: racing had been and would always be his answer. Your feelings, whatever you two had shared meant nothing to him. Slamming the door of your bedroom, you looked down at your wrist: with a violent grab, you tore your matching bracelet apart, sobbing loudly, desperate at the thought he would soon throw the one you had made for him too.

Charles’ chest clenched. He had forgotten about the words he had used with you back at the time, but he hadn’t been able to rub off his memory the tears you shed before him. He was sure to be making the right choice, despite not knowing the cost of blindly pursuing his dream without taking others into consideration. He heard you heaving peaceful under his hand, still placed upon the duvet, and he felt a deep regret assaulting him: how could he ask you to stay near him, to bear his presence after what he had done to you? But most importantly: why did he have to lose you only to discover, years later, that if he had kept you by his side, you would’ve been the most supporting and understanding person, given the honey-laced words Pierre always had rolling off his tongue whenever he talked about your presence during race weekends?

Charles sighed and flipped the pages over and got stuck onto another entry, enchanted by a matured handwriting.

Pierre has always been a friend. Every time he would invite you down karting tracks, he would do anything to make you laugh with his stupid jokes, telling you about all the places he had been able to see throughout his first racing weekends around France, dreaming together of his future and reassuring you he would bring you along with him once he would reach F1. No matter how convincing he could sound, his talks always managed to trigger a deep fear in you: you thought you would soon lose him as well, the only real friend you had made since moving out. But Pierre didn’t reject you as Charles had done. Instead of excluding you, he tried to involve you in his world made of races and revving engines, sharing every bit of energy and passion with you. So you grew up together, as close as time and space allowed. The ease and comfort you felt around him and that developed over time was a novelty, more so as you got to know each other since you were fourteen; if you really had to carefully think your relationship through, being there for each other during teenage ha certainly cemented your connection. Because Pierre has always been a good friend; but there had been times, occasions, small moments in which raveled feelings coursed beneath the seemingly smooth surface.

#

It was no mystery Pierre enjoyed partying, more so if he could drag you with him down the hell of heat, sweat, shots and loud blasting music pumping his blood stronger than ever. That night, though, he had overdone it a bit. Embarrassingly enough, for the first time in his nineteen-years-old existence, he was locked in a bathroom, hands on his stomach, nausea all over his head. And, most importantly, you all over his thoughts. He had downed drinks all night with the intent of celebrating his F1 debut, but completely forgetting about your intoxicating presence, your breathtaking smiles, the little temptations that had begun tormenting him subtly after you had both abandoned innocence and had inevitably grown older. Pierre had completely underestimated the power you had on him, and losing control with drinking loosened his nerves: throughout the night, his hands had unexpectedly lingered on your waist longer, betraying the intentions of removing them in a painstaking delay; his glance had flickered down to your lips too many times, despite him checking in with himself and correct it; the crowded club being accomplice, he had danced way closer to you than he should’ve had, closer than friends would do, and he had mischievously invited you to throw your arms behind his neck. Pierre had never felt so next to completely letting go of any restraint and kissing you then and there, freeing years of pent-up desires. And at that exact moment, nausea had hit him, throwing water upon his fire: he had excused himself to you with incoherent mumbles and ran, scattered, in search of the first restroom he could see. Of course, he should’ve imagined you would follow him and enter the bathroom with him, locking the door behind you.

«Do you… do you need help?» you asked, moving an unsure step towards him. Pierre’s thoughts were running wild: he closed his eyes, fighting the sickness and avoiding engraving in his memory your sweet, worried eyes. «No, I just need to calm down, I think.» You got closer to him after seeing him frustratedly passing a hand through his hair, and affectionately cupped his cheek, pained to see his skin pale under the yellowish light of the bathroom. «Do you want me to bring you some water? I’ll come back in a second.» But Pierre, who was melting into your palm pressed against his face, enjoying the touch with eyes still shut, opened them wide with a frown the second the contact was lost: he grabbed your wrist, which was willing to flee from him, and brought it close so that your fingers would linger back upon his cheek, not ready at all to let you go now that he had you so tantalizingly near. «Please, stay here.» he breathed out. The swift hand pulling your waist closer to him almost went unnoticed, since dizziness was beginning to get you as well; however, not a single hint thrown at you that night, and not even the ones he had left in the last three years or so, had ever led you to believe Pierre yearned for something more. After all, he was a highly popular guy, always hanging out with different girls every night, never trying to hide it from you, in fact. Chicks came and went, but you always stayed. And you also stayed as Pierre spitted a strained and husky putain before rapidly closing the gap between you and trapping your parted lips in a kiss. He didn’t leave much room for you to think nor react: Pierre’s tongue had already met yours in a sloppy and fast-paced dance, and your hand, previously brushing the lightest veil of his beard, had already made his way up to his hair, tugging at it, before you could realize what was happening. Pierre’s stare was completely drowned in dark lust and he couldn’t think straight anymore, taken over by the fog of alcohol and your addictive presence. He kept your lips glued to yours, too scared your words would break what Pierre reckoned to be a fantasy, too good to be true; still, even when he was quickly interrupting the kiss to catch breaths or change side and tilt his head the other way round, no protests were raised. Thirsty and urged by drought, he drank his fill from your lips with such an avidity he would take away any resistance hovering in your mind: Pierre’s desire to see your face under the poorly lit restroom won against the feral need of tasting you, failing to take into consideration how the trail of glistening saliva connecting your swollen lips would turn him on even more, combined with your drunk, dazed eyes and your flushed cheeks. His hands couldn’t stop roaming all over your back, gripping your neck to keep you close, then finally finding rest onto your hips. It didn’t take long before they became daring: still placed upon your waist, they slowly slid up, meeting the cotton of your top and slightly rolling it up-

Charles closed the diary with an abrupt thud. Breathing heavily, eyes filled with rage and fear, he stared straight into the void. He had no intention to keep reading that entry. He wouldn’t read other two pages of you and Pierre’s first hookup. First of how many? He had introduced you as one of his dearest friends… But Charles knew Pierre better than anybody else, and it was a fact he had never befriend that deeply any girl. Unless she was his girlfriend. The idea Charles had had you before and lost you, then found you again and now lost you once more, and to his best friend, stirred unknown feelings inside of him he’d rather bury deep.

A buzz broke his trail of thoughts. Caught by surprise, Charles realized you had dropped your phone onto the bed before slipping under the covers and it had sat near his thigh all along without him noticing. Until it started buzzing, of course. Unconsciously, he took the phone in his hand and saw the notifications pop-ups coming from Pierre. “where aare youuu? I can’t find you And Charles is gone as well ? Please text me back” Charles rested his head again the wall, just above the headrest, and sighed. He should answer Pierre’s texts in order for him not to panic about you two disappearing without warning… or ignore him and pretend he had never read anything? In that moment, Charles realized he had overstepped plenty of the boundaries of your privacy, reading through both your diary and your phone. So… why not going all the way in and earn full damnation? Once he was asked to put a passcode, he stared at the number pad waiting for his drunk brain gears to move; digiting his attempt, he hoped you still kept the same passcode you had back in middle school. It’ll never work, he thought. But to Charles’ amazement, it did. Pressing his lips together mentally mocking your laziness and lack of clever choices (overlooking the fact that he was the only one to possibly know your code from middle school times), he quickly tapped the notification and got ready to type an answer. “I brought her back to the hotel and we’ve just fucked, so that’s why she didn’t answer back :) " No, Charles, for freak’s sake. No resentment. No jealousy. No throwing it back in his face. He’s your best mate, after all. “Charles brought me back to the hotel cause I didn’t feel good We wanted to warn you but couldn’t find you” Quite satisfied, Charles reckoned that would be something you’d say. He didn’t even bother checking for Pierre’s replay, definitely willing to miss out on him being love-sickly worried about you, eye rolling at the mere thought. You were still there sleeping quietly, unaware of the emotional mess you had stirred in Charles’ poor heart. He glanced over at you for the last time, then slowly got up, put the diary back in the wardrobe and sneaked out, closing the door as delicate and silent as he could, not to wake the love he had put to sleep.

Charles sat to the small table, his lower calf resting on his other knee, the pointer finger brushing against his lower lip, in wait. He had been asked by the waiter to order a couple of times already, but Charles, as politely as his upset heart could allow him to, had dismissed him and sent him away. Pierre’s lean silhouette casually strolled towards him with that usual, smug smirk adorning his face with an aura that Charles, for the first time after years of hanging out together, behind his Ray Bans, found terribly unsufferable. He tried to study his best friend in search of whatever detail could’ve ever caught you trapped into his arms, and how the man now taking a seat right in front of him could’ve lied to him straight to the face keeping his new relationship away from him.

«So… I’m all ears.» Pierre stated, smiling. «Alright.» Charles didn’t move, watching his every movement. «Can I ask you something first?» the Frenchman interrupted him as he was about to speak up. «Sure.» Charles sighed, tilting his head in a slow, controlled back and forth motion. «You didn’t tell me anything about y/n since you met her. What do you think of her?» The Monegasque couldn’t restrain a snort, looking away and removing his glasses only to fidget them close, before enigmatically staring at Pierre. It wouldn’t take as long as Charles had predicted to get to the main point of the conversation. «Why does my opinion on her matter so much to you?» «Because you’re my best bro?» Pierre nervously chuckled, scratching his nape. He can’t be lying straight to my face so openly, Charles thought. «You know, you could’ve told me right away you wanted me to meet your new girlfriend. You didn’t have to put all this shit up and call her “one of my dearest friends”.»

Charles, still glancing at him, expected to savor Pierre’s astonished reaction, ready to catch him red-handed: so it was only natural for him to be left confused as the Frenchman frankly laughed, hand on his belly. «Mate, I don’t know how you made it up, but this is the most stupid crap I’ve heard in a while.» «Well, the way you two look at each other and are so comfortable with touching and being close gives it off. You aren’t subtle at all.» Pierre frowned, squinting his eyes to read into Charles’ expression. «Well, that’s a pity, because there’s nothing between me and her. And if you really want to know, she also rejected me long time ago.» «If she rejected you, something must’ve happened.» he stated, raising a brow. «We just made out once. I was celebrating for my F1 debut, I drank way too much and I kissed her. But she refused me quite badly.» he smiled at the thought. «What?» Charles stared at him conflicted, not knowing whether to trust Pierre’s version of the story. «She almost pushed me against the wall. I don’t even think she remembers, we were both completely hangover next day and we never talked about it anymore… Because there was no need to.» Charles would’ve liked to say that, in fact, you clearly remembered it, since he had found it in your diary; but knowing that he had skipped the pages which probably contained the rejection made him feel somewhat relieved. Yet, the undeniable closeness he had witnessed with his own eyes still put him in guard. «Still, you’re always PDA… and you also called her your girl.» «Did I? When?» «Literally last time we went out.» «Oh, I don’t remember. Too drunk to know.» Pierre smiled again. «But at this point, I guess there’s something you really would like to tell me about her.» Charles frowned, waiting for him to speak up again. «You act sus the entire night I introduced you both and dodge every conversation I try to have about her, but you still search for her any hour of the day just to give me second-hand embarrassment with you two’s awkward tension…» Pierre smirked to himself, shaking his head in the smallest movements and scrolling through his phone. «Then you use y/n’s phone to send me a drunk text she questions me about, stating it certainly isn’t hers, which kind of hints at the fact you stayed over to her room until…» he paused, then snorted loudly, «3 a.m. Wow.» Pierre put his phone on the table, screen facing downward. «Lastly, you invite me here, act all classy and cold with your Ray Bans, ready to confront me and make me confess my undying love for y/n with this pissed off face,» he pointed at his friend’s expression, «‘cause you’re jealous as fuck and you’re the one in love with her, uh? Good move, Charles. You’re the one who’s not being subtle at all, here.»

The waiter jumped right in at the worst possible moment, but this time Charles thanked his presence and let him interrupt the conversation: he felt spent, let down, somehow sorry for acting childishly. But, most of all, for being put in front of the harsh true: he still loved you. «Do you know all the story already?» Charles asked him, looking down, dejected. «Which story?» Pierre stared at him bamboozled, as Charles did in return. «But- you said I’m in love with her, so you know, right?» «Know what? What are you talking about?» Charles gulped. «That me and y/n have been together.» Charles saw Pierre’s eyes flick wide open, then him covering his mouth, in disbelief; once again staring back at him, completely sucked in by the news, willing to get at the bottom of it. «When she lived in Monaco…» «Yep.»

A short pause was offered by the drinks opportunely served, just in time for processing the information. «Now I understand why she acts weird when you’re around.» the Frenchman hummed, taking a sip. «Why did you breakup though?» «Guess I was too young to be in a serious relationship while also competing in karting.» Pierre glanced at his best friend, almost uncapable of recognizing him: he’d rarely seen him heartbroken and let down as he was, brushing his fingertip against the edge of his glass. «You should’ve invited y/n here instead of me.» Charles sadly smiled. «To say what?» «Exactly what you told me. You should’ve shown her you’re jealous of me and her, so that she knew you still love her. She should’ve seen you care for her as you probably did back then.» «So that she could rip my heart in two saying she doesn’t feel the same anymore?» «So that she could realize she never dated anybody else after you because she still feels something for you.» Charles bore his helpless eyes into Pierre’s, hope and surprise dancing in his irises. «C’mon, Charles, she even rejected me. Nobody has ever turned me down!» «Oh, please, I know that already.» Charles waited a couple of seconds to let the playful comment set before speaking up again. «Anyway, I tried to talk to her. But of course, she doesn’t want to listen, rightfully, and I can’t force her to.» Pierre loudly put down on the table his glass, spitting out a “tsk” of disapproval and disgust. «Where’s the Charles I know? The one who fights his battles until the end without giving up?»

In love, Charles had never had many problems. After you, that is. Loving came easy to him, as much as being loved: Pierre was popular due to his damned-cool boy reputation, but Charles wasn’t less of a dream for girls. He’d see the astonished stares, cheeks burning bright for him only, the small gasps and whispers shared between friends, the trembling voices and shaking fingers handing him the phone, a picture, a felted tip. A power he never used, let alone overused, to his own advantage. Still, he wished he would work with you. He always searched for any positive sign or reaction to his presence, but he never had the chance to spot them clearly. Every time some fans would hand him a bracelet, an instant stab of sorrow and regret seeped through his heart, overlaying memories of your delicate, small hands offering your handmade sign of love. Pierre was right. He couldn’t let you slip away, once again. «You must hurry up, though.» Pierre stood up, one hand stuffed in his jeans’ pocket. «Why?» «She leaves tomorrow. She… she goes back home.» he trailed off his stare. «What?! Why didn’t you tell me?» Charles abruptly stood up to face him, screeching his chair on the floor. «’Cause I didn’t know you cared?» Charles ran a hand through his hair, sighing in frustration. «Oh, fuck me…» Pierre took his phone out of the pocket and sent a text, under the desperate stare of his best friend. «Okay, she’s in her room now. Go to her.» «W-where?» «She’s staying at my same hotel, room 214. But you know that already from last night.» Charles gaped, uncapable of letting words out. Pierre smiled, patting his shoulder. «You’re welcome. But get to work, okay?»

You knew since the beginning that Pierre’s newly gifted sweatshirts wouldn’t fit your suitcase, so you had warned him not to shower you with merch as he always did: in vain, of course. Hence, you were completely bent over the suitcase, desperately trying to squeeze it with your body weight, in order to close the zip. Huffing and grumbling, about to break the zip due to the excessive might, you halted every movement as a confident knocking on your door startled you. You weren’t expecting anyone; so typical of Pierre to forget stuff in your room and casually pass by… But his knocks would be usually followed by a string of embarrassing pet names, forcing you to open the door immediately. It was unusual for silence to drop right after the knocks.

You got closer to the door, only to jump back hearing insistent thuds against it. Okay, this is more like Pierre. You didn’t wonder further and simply got ready to welcome the sight of your best friend. Apart from the fact that the guy swiftly sneaking inside your room wasn’t him. «W-what are you doing?!» First rage, then fluster hit you: but Charles’ stormy eyes made you weak and helplessly condescending to anything he’d come by to say, as they had always done. «Why are you here?» you asked, your tone softened. Wetted his lips, irises scattered around, purposely avoiding yours, then a firm, determined yet resigned stare. «I read your diary.» «W-wha-» «When I brought you back here from the party, you were drunk. I made it drop by mistake and… and it was right open. I read it. And I also used your phone to answer Pierre’s texts, but you already know this.»

You couldn’t even get mad. As much as you tried to gather fury within you, something about him being vulnerable and fragile before you, frankly confessing the wrongdoings, seemingly heartbroken, couldn’t stir up blame on him. The only thing which made your ears ring and blurred your eyes was black fear. «What… what did you read?» Charles swallowed hard; you followed the movement with your eyes, you almost heard it loud and clear. «Everything.» With a single word, your pride tore apart. You could feel the void it left right beneath your sternum, and you could perceive the prickling tears stinging your eyes. Charles’ brows trembled in sorrow as he watched shame flash through your body, enhancing the shaking of your fingers, the twitching of your lips. «Why did you come here to embarrass me?» Not bearing being that far away from you while simultaneously being the reason you were crying, Charles closed the gap with a step, cupping your cheek with unknown tenderness. «Can you forgive me?» he whispered. You deeply wished he didn’t sound that fragile and loving; you couldn’t bear the pity look he was giving you, not after the brutal ways he had used with you in the past. He was being unnecessarily unfair. Because he probably knew, as you did deep down, that there was no way on earth you could avoid forgiving him.

Charles waited for your answer with his heart on the line, ready to crash in the abyss of despair or hopefully swim in relief, his fingers brushing the dust of time off your precious self, like a rediscovered chest of memories. He shouldn’t have never let you go. «You’re so stupid…» you shook your head and drop it low. «Charles, reading a diary isn’t as bad as-» «No, y/n, that’s not what I meant.» You raised your head up at his words. «Can you forgive me for… leaving you?» Beyond your inner walls, water fell and crashed the dam with its violent flow. He let you hide your face in the crook of his neck, hugging you closer, placing a kiss on your hair, tightening the embrace as your sobs tightened his chest. «Would you trust my love?» he spoke again. A loud sigh erupted from your lips. «I hate you so much…» Charles affectionately leaned his cheek upon your head, rubbing your back in hope to soothe your cries. «I was so naïve and stupid, y/n. I’m so sorry.» he whispered. «You don’t even know how much pain you put me through… I fucking left my hometown, Charles! I moved out…» «I know.» Charles acknowledged, resigned. «No, you don’t! You don’t…» «I never forgave myself for this. You know that?» His honesty showed through the hoarse tone of his voice, which obliged you to look at him, fast enough to see the veils of tears adorning his mesmerizing green, now saddened, eyes. «When my mom told me you had moved out, I thought it couldn’t be real. I waited for you out of school, to bring you back home as we always did, but you were never there.»

You cried harder against his skin, devastated by his shaking voice, and you encircled his neck with your arms to nestle closer. «I kept wearing your bracelet, I couldn’t take it off. It was the only thing I still had of you.» Charles trailed off his gaze and strayed away from the fixed spot he had been staring at, willing to interrupt the unraveling of his raw, way too powerful feelings; then he gently pushed you away the bit he needed to look inside your eyes. «Even if you don’t believe me, I won’t be able to forgive myself until you do. And I might not be able to forgive myself anyway,» he wiped off one of your tears with his thumb, «but I couldn’t add another regret, letting you go without telling you that I still love you.»

Charles felt a weight lifting off his shoulder, relaxing his tensed muscles all at once: he had said the words he had kept stuck in his heart for way too long. He let the hug loosen and moved backwards, now ready to see you leave. «But… if you’re in love with Pierre… I mean, I won’t interfere with you guys. You’re free to love whoever and I honestly can’t blame you, after all I’ve done.» You sadly smiled at his antics, diverging gaze as soon as he had broken the embrace and distancing from you. He had just told you he loved you, but had thrown another topic onto the table so that it would go unnoticed, so that he wouldn’t be hurt in case you didn’t reciprocate. He hadn’t changed, not even a bit. Under the cool and elegant demeanor, you could still see the shy, impulsive and passionate boy you had fallen in love with. «Cha’… You know I can’t choose who to love, right?» Charles’ eyes widened as soon as he saw you stepping towards him, closing the gap once again, lacing your hands around his neck while he held your waist in disbelief, scared you would fade away leaving him with splinters of a dream. «And the proof is that… I can’t help loving you.» «I’d like to say that I’m sorry for you, but…» You both inched over each other’s head, hearts twisting with the renewed novelty of what love felt like. «But there’s no need to be.» you breathed on his lips. The tension pent up through your muscles released all at once, right as you both fell caught inside a kiss: the lock which had sealed you heart for years cracked open at Charles’ key, unleashing the old, affectionate and immature feelings so that you could dress them with the newer and shinier clothes of reconciliation.

Charles couldn’t help a soft moan of frustration while deepening the kiss, his hands failing to keep you as close as he needed, touch-starved. You let him take control, overwhelmed by bliss to the point you simply gave in and relied completely on him; as he worshipped every corner of your beauty, your heart overflowed of unexperienced joy and love. You weren’t in a rush for taking the flight anymore: time was a senseless number uncapable of measuring the moment. Charles delicately laid you on the newly made bed, leaving a trail of feather-like kisses on your collarbones and down to your stomach, lips brushing against your summer dress and eyes desperately sticking onto yours all along. «Tell me you want this as much as I do.» His eyelids shut and his hopeful, breathless voice invited your fingers to pass through his hair, pulling his lips back above yours. «I promise I do.» Scared of opening his eyes and discovering he was having a feverish, heart-rending yet delightful dream, Charles helplessly smiled after resting his forehead upon yours. «Let me love you, then.»

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"From Passion to Profession: Steps to Enter the Tech Industry"

How to Break into the Tech World: Your Comprehensive Guide

In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, the tech industry is thriving and full of opportunities. Whether you’re a student, a career changer, or someone passionate about technology, you may be wondering, “How do I get into the tech world?” This guide will provide you with actionable steps, resources, and insights to help you successfully navigate your journey.

Understanding the Tech Landscape

Before you start, it's essential to understand the various sectors within the tech industry. Key areas include:

Software Development: Designing and building applications and systems.

Data Science: Analyzing data to support decision-making.

Cybersecurity: Safeguarding systems and networks from digital threats.

Product Management: Overseeing the development and delivery of tech products.

User Experience (UX) Design: Focusing on the usability and overall experience of tech products.

Identifying your interests will help you choose the right path.

Step 1: Assess Your Interests and Skills

Begin your journey by evaluating your interests and existing skills. Consider the following questions:

What areas of technology excite me the most?

Do I prefer coding, data analysis, design, or project management?

What transferable skills do I already possess?

This self-assessment will help clarify your direction in the tech field.

Step 2: Gain Relevant Education and Skills

Formal Education

While a degree isn’t always necessary, it can be beneficial, especially for roles in software engineering or data science. Options include:

Computer Science Degree: Provides a strong foundation in programming and system design.

Coding Bootcamps: Intensive programs that teach practical skills quickly.

Online Courses: Platforms like Coursera, edX, and Udacity offer courses in various tech fields.

Self-Learning and Online Resources

The tech industry evolves rapidly, making self-learning crucial. Explore resources like:

FreeCodeCamp: Offers free coding tutorials and projects.

Kaggle: A platform for data science practice and competitions.

YouTube: Channels dedicated to tutorials on coding, design, and more.

Certifications

Certifications can enhance your credentials. Consider options like:

AWS Certified Solutions Architect: Valuable for cloud computing roles.

Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP): Great for cybersecurity.

Google Analytics Certification: Useful for data-driven positions.

Step 3: Build a Portfolio

A strong portfolio showcases your skills and projects. Here’s how to create one:

For Developers

GitHub: Share your code and contributions to open-source projects.

Personal Website: Create a site to display your projects, skills, and resume.

For Designers

Design Portfolio: Use platforms like Behance or Dribbble to showcase your work.

Case Studies: Document your design process and outcomes.

For Data Professionals

Data Projects: Analyze public datasets and share your findings.

Blogging: Write about your data analysis and insights on a personal blog.

Step 4: Network in the Tech Community

Networking is vital for success in tech. Here are some strategies:

Attend Meetups and Conferences

Search for local tech meetups or conferences. Websites like Meetup.com and Eventbrite can help you find relevant events, providing opportunities to meet professionals and learn from experts.

Join Online Communities

Engage in online forums and communities. Use platforms like:

LinkedIn: Connect with industry professionals and share insights.

Twitter: Follow tech influencers and participate in discussions.

Reddit: Subreddits like r/learnprogramming and r/datascience offer valuable advice and support.

Seek Mentorship

Finding a mentor can greatly benefit your journey. Reach out to experienced professionals in your field and ask for guidance.

Step 5: Gain Practical Experience

Hands-on experience is often more valuable than formal education. Here’s how to gain it:

Internships

Apply for internships, even if they are unpaid. They offer exposure to real-world projects and networking opportunities.

Freelancing

Consider freelancing to build your portfolio and gain experience. Platforms like Upwork and Fiverr can connect you with clients.

Contribute to Open Source

Engaging in open-source projects can enhance your skills and visibility. Many projects on GitHub are looking for contributors.

Step 6: Prepare for Job Applications

Crafting Your Resume

Tailor your resume to highlight relevant skills and experiences. Align it with the job description for each application.

Writing a Cover Letter

A compelling cover letter can set you apart. Highlight your passion for technology and what you can contribute.

Practice Interviewing

Prepare for technical interviews by practicing coding challenges on platforms like LeetCode or HackerRank. For non-technical roles, rehearse common behavioral questions.

Step 7: Stay Updated and Keep Learning

The tech world is ever-evolving, making it crucial to stay current. Subscribe to industry newsletters, follow tech blogs, and continue learning through online courses.

Follow Industry Trends

Stay informed about emerging technologies and trends in your field. Resources like TechCrunch, Wired, and industry-specific blogs can provide valuable insights.

Continuous Learning

Dedicate time each week for learning. Whether through new courses, reading, or personal projects, ongoing education is essential for long-term success.

Conclusion

Breaking into the tech world may seem daunting, but with the right approach and commitment, it’s entirely possible. By assessing your interests, acquiring relevant skills, building a portfolio, networking, gaining practical experience, preparing for job applications, and committing to lifelong learning, you’ll be well on your way to a rewarding career in technology.

Embrace the journey, stay curious, and connect with the tech community. The tech world is vast and filled with possibilities, and your adventure is just beginning. Take that first step today and unlock the doors to your future in technology!

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Exploring DeepSeek and the Best AI Certifications to Boost Your Career

Understanding DeepSeek: A Rising AI Powerhouse

DeepSeek is an emerging player in the artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, specializing in large language models (LLMs) and cutting-edge AI research. As a significant competitor to OpenAI, Google DeepMind, and Anthropic, DeepSeek is pushing the boundaries of AI by developing powerful models tailored for natural language processing, generative AI, and real-world business applications.

With the AI revolution reshaping industries, professionals and students alike must stay ahead by acquiring recognized certifications that validate their skills and knowledge in AI, machine learning, and data science.

Why AI Certifications Matter

AI certifications offer several advantages, such as:

Enhanced Career Opportunities: Certifications validate your expertise and make you more attractive to employers.

Skill Development: Structured courses ensure you gain hands-on experience with AI tools and frameworks.

Higher Salary Potential: AI professionals with recognized certifications often command higher salaries than non-certified peers.

Networking Opportunities: Many AI certification programs connect you with industry experts and like-minded professionals.

Top AI Certifications to Consider

If you are looking to break into AI or upskill, consider the following AI certifications:

1. AICerts – AI Certification Authority

AICerts is a recognized certification body specializing in AI, machine learning, and data science.

It offers industry-recognized credentials that validate your AI proficiency.

Suitable for both beginners and advanced professionals.

2. Google Professional Machine Learning Engineer

Offered by Google Cloud, this certification demonstrates expertise in designing, building, and productionizing machine learning models.

Best for those who work with TensorFlow and Google Cloud AI tools.

3. IBM AI Engineering Professional Certificate

Covers deep learning, machine learning, and AI concepts.

Hands-on projects with TensorFlow, PyTorch, and SciKit-Learn.

4. Microsoft Certified: Azure AI Engineer Associate

Designed for professionals using Azure AI services to develop AI solutions.

Covers cognitive services, machine learning models, and NLP applications.

5. DeepLearning.AI TensorFlow Developer Certificate

Best for those looking to specialize in TensorFlow-based AI development.

Ideal for deep learning practitioners.

6. AWS Certified Machine Learning – Specialty

Focuses on AI and ML applications in AWS environments.

Includes model tuning, data engineering, and deep learning concepts.

7. MIT Professional Certificate in Machine Learning & Artificial Intelligence

A rigorous program by MIT covering AI fundamentals, neural networks, and deep learning.

Ideal for professionals aiming for academic and research-based AI careers.

Choosing the Right AI Certification

Selecting the right certification depends on your career goals, experience level, and preferred AI ecosystem (Google Cloud, AWS, or Azure). If you are a beginner, starting with AICerts, IBM, or DeepLearning.AI is recommended. For professionals looking for specialization, cloud-based AI certifications like Google, AWS, or Microsoft are ideal.

With AI shaping the future, staying certified and skilled will give you a competitive edge in the job market. Invest in your learning today and take your AI career to the next leve

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How to Become a Cloud Computing Engineer

Introduction:

Cloud computing has become a cornerstone of modern IT infrastructure, making the role of a Cloud Computing Engineer highly in demand. If you're looking to enter this field, here's a roadmap to help you get started:

Build a Strong Foundation in IT A solid understanding of computer networks, operating systems, and basic programming is essential. Consider getting a degree in Computer Science or Information Technology. Alternatively, Jetking offer you to make your career in Cloud computing Courses and gain the technical knowledge needed.

Learn Cloud Platforms Familiarize yourself with popular cloud service providers such as AWS (Amazon Web Services), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. Many platforms offer certification courses, like AWS Certified Solutions Architect, which will help validate your skills.

Gain Hands-On Experience Practical experience is critical. Set up your own cloud projects, manage databases, configure servers, and practice deploying applications. This will give you the real-world experience that employers seek.

Master Programming Languages Learn programming languages commonly used in cloud environments, such as Python, Java, or Ruby. Scripting helps automate tasks, making your work as a cloud engineer more efficient.

Understand Security in the Cloud Security is paramount in cloud computing. Gain knowledge of cloud security best practices, such as encryption, data protection, and compliance standards to ensure safe operations and become Master in cloud computing courses.

Get Certified Earning cloud certifications from AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud can enhance your credibility. Certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner or Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals can provide you a competitive edge.

Keep Learning Cloud technology evolves rapidly, so continuous learning is key. Stay updated by taking advanced courses and attending cloud tech conferences.

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By building your expertise in these areas, you’ll be well on your way to a successful career as a Cloud Computing Engineer!

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Top  Courses for Aspiring Developers: Elevate Your Skills and Career

Nowadays everyone wants to enhance their skills and career. Everyone wants to improve their skills and take their career forward. You  want to improve their skill and take your software development career to the next level.

Today’s tech-driven world, aspiring developers are in high demand. Here’s a guide to some of the top courses designed to elevate your skills and boost your career prospects in the field of software development. Developers use web development languages to help create dynamic web pages. The most common coding languages include Javascript, Python and C. we must constantly update our skills. We should assume good skills that will take our career forward. In this article, we will suggest courses that can help to make software developers. 

1. Full-Stack Web Development

 This course covers everything from front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to back-end development with Node.js and Express. It’s ideal for those who want to become proficient in both client and server-side programming.

2. Data Science and Machine Learning

 This specialization includes courses on machine learning, data mining, and data analysis. It provides a deep dive into algorithms, statistical methods, and practical applications.

3. Cloud Computing

This course prepares you for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam. It covers designing distributed systems, deploying scalable applications, and working with AWS services.

4. Mobile App Development

This series of courses is designed for aspiring iOS developers. It covers Swift programming, user interface design, and app development practices.

5. Cybersecurity

 This specialization covers essential cybersecurity concepts, including risk management, cryptography, and network security. It’s designed for those interested in protecting systems and data.

6. Game Development

This specialization covers game design principles, development processes, and interactive media creation. It includes courses on Unity and Unreal Engine, two of the most popular game development platforms.

7. Software Engineering

 This course provides a comprehensive overview of software engineering principles, including design patterns, testing, and project management.

8. DevOps

 This course introduces key DevOps concepts such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code. It’s ideal for developers looking to improve collaboration between development and operations.

By identifying the right courses and doing those courses, we can follow the path of success. As you consider the courses to take, we should do the courses in which we are interest.

Top  Courses for Aspiring Developers: Elevate Your Skills and Career

Nowadays everyone wants to enhance their skills and career. Everyone wants to improve their skills and take their career forward. You  want to improve their skill and take your software development career to the next level.

Today’s tech-driven world, aspiring developers are in high demand. Here’s a guide to some of the top courses designed to elevate your skills and boost your career prospects in the field of software development. Developers use web development languages to help create dynamic web pages. The most common coding languages include Javascript, Python and C. we must constantly update our skills. We should assume good skills that will take our career forward. In this article, we will suggest courses that can help to make software developers. 

1. Full-Stack Web Development

 This course covers everything from front-end technologies like HTML, CSS, and JavaScript to back-end development with Node.js and Express. It’s ideal for those who want to become proficient in both client and server-side programming.

2. Data Science and Machine Learning

 This specialization includes courses on machine learning, data mining, and data analysis. It provides a deep dive into algorithms, statistical methods, and practical applications.

3. Cloud Computing

This course prepares you for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect exam. It covers designing distributed systems, deploying scalable applications, and working with AWS services.

4. Mobile App Development

This series of courses is designed for aspiring iOS developers. It covers Swift programming, user interface design, and app development practices.

5. Cybersecurity

 This specialization covers essential cybersecurity concepts, including risk management, cryptography, and network security. It’s designed for those interested in protecting systems and data.

6. Game Development

This specialization covers game design principles, development processes, and interactive media creation. It includes courses on Unity and Unreal Engine, two of the most popular game development platforms.

7. Software Engineering

 This course provides a comprehensive overview of software engineering principles, including design patterns, testing, and project management.

8. DevOps

 This course introduces key DevOps concepts such as continuous integration, continuous delivery, and infrastructure as code. It’s ideal for developers looking to improve collaboration between development and operations.

By identifying the right courses and doing those courses, we can follow the path of success. As you consider the courses to take, we should do the courses in which we are interest.

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Journey to AWS Proficiency: Unveiling Core Services and Certification Paths

Amazon Web Services, often referred to as AWS, stands at the forefront of cloud technology and has revolutionized the way businesses and individuals leverage the power of the cloud. This blog serves as your comprehensive guide to understanding AWS, exploring its core services, and learning how to master this dynamic platform. From the fundamentals of cloud computing to the hands-on experience of AWS services, we'll cover it all. Additionally, we'll discuss the role of education and training, specifically highlighting the value of ACTE Technologies in nurturing your AWS skills, concluding with a mention of their AWS courses.

The Journey to AWS Proficiency:

1. Basics of Cloud Computing:

Getting Started: Before diving into AWS, it's crucial to understand the fundamentals of cloud computing. Begin by exploring the three primary service models: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS). Gain a clear understanding of what cloud computing is and how it's transforming the IT landscape.

Key Concepts: Delve into the key concepts and advantages of cloud computing, such as scalability, flexibility, cost-effectiveness, and disaster recovery. Simultaneously, explore the potential challenges and drawbacks to get a comprehensive view of cloud technology.

2. AWS Core Services:

Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2): Start your AWS journey with Amazon EC2, which provides resizable compute capacity in the cloud. Learn how to create virtual servers, known as instances, and configure them to your specifications. Gain an understanding of the different instance types and how to deploy applications on EC2.

Simple Storage Service (S3): Explore Amazon S3, a secure and scalable storage service. Discover how to create buckets to store data and objects, configure permissions, and access data using a web interface or APIs.

Relational Database Service (RDS): Understand the importance of databases in cloud applications. Amazon RDS simplifies database management and maintenance. Learn how to set up, manage, and optimize RDS instances for your applications. Dive into database engines like MySQL, PostgreSQL, and more.

3. AWS Certification:

Certification Paths: AWS offers a range of certifications for cloud professionals, from foundational to professional levels. Consider enrolling in certification courses to validate your knowledge and expertise in AWS. AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner, AWS Certified Solutions Architect, and AWS Certified DevOps Engineer are some of the popular certifications to pursue.

Preparation: To prepare for AWS certifications, explore recommended study materials, practice exams, and official AWS training. ACTE Technologies, a reputable training institution, offers AWS certification training programs that can boost your confidence and readiness for the exams.

4. Hands-on Experience:

AWS Free Tier: Register for an AWS account and take advantage of the AWS Free Tier, which offers limited free access to various AWS services for 12 months. Practice creating instances, setting up S3 buckets, and exploring other services within the free tier. This hands-on experience is invaluable in gaining practical skills.

5. Online Courses and Tutorials:

Learning Platforms: Explore online learning platforms like Coursera, edX, Udemy, and LinkedIn Learning. These platforms offer a wide range of AWS courses taught by industry experts. They cover various AWS services, architecture, security, and best practices.

Official AWS Resources: AWS provides extensive online documentation, whitepapers, and tutorials. Their website is a goldmine of information for those looking to learn more about specific AWS services and how to use them effectively.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) represents an exciting frontier in the realm of cloud computing. As businesses and individuals increasingly rely on the cloud for innovation and scalability, AWS stands as a pivotal platform. The journey to AWS proficiency involves grasping fundamental cloud concepts, exploring core services, obtaining certifications, and acquiring practical experience. To expedite this process, online courses, tutorials, and structured training from renowned institutions like ACTE Technologies can be invaluable. ACTE Technologies' comprehensive AWS training programs provide hands-on experience, making your quest to master AWS more efficient and positioning you for a successful career in cloud technology.

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How To Get An Online Internship In the IT Sector (Skills And Tips)

Internships provide invaluable opportunities to gain practical skills, build professional networks, and get your foot in the door with top tech companies.

With remote tech internships exploding in IT, online internships are now more accessible than ever. Whether a college student or career changer seeking hands-on IT experience, virtual internships allow you to work from anywhere.

However, competition can be fierce, and simply applying is often insufficient. Follow this comprehensive guide to develop the right technical abilities.

After reading this, you can effectively showcase your potential, and maximize your chances of securing a remote tech internship.

Understand In-Demand IT Skills

The first step is gaining a solid grasp of the most in-demand technical and soft skills. While specific requirements vary by company and role, these competencies form a strong foundation:

Technical Skills:

Proficiency in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, and C++

Experience with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js

Back-end development skills - APIs, microservices, SQL databases Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

IT infrastructure skills - servers, networks, security

Data science abilities like SQL, R, Python

Web development and design

Mobile app development - Android, iOS, hybrid

Soft Skills:

Communication and collaboration

Analytical thinking and problem-solving

Leadership and teamwork

Creativity and innovation

Fast learning ability

Detail and deadline-oriented

Flexibility and adaptability

Obtain Relevant Credentials

While hands-on skills hold more weight, relevant academic credentials and professional IT certifications can strengthen your profile. Consider pursuing:

Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related engineering fields

Internship-specific courses teaching technical and soft skills

Certificates like CompTIA, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, etc.

Accredited boot camp programs focusing on applied skills

MOOCs to build expertise in trending technologies like AI/ML, cybersecurity

Open source contributions on GitHub to demonstrate coding skills

The right credentials display a work ethic and supplement practical abilities gained through projects.

Build An Impressive Project Portfolio

Nothing showcases skills better than real-world examples of your work. Develop a portfolio of strong coding, design, and analytical projects related to your target internship field.

Mobile apps - publish on app stores or use GitHub project pages

Websites - deploy online via hosting services

Data science - showcase Jupyter notebooks, visualizations

Open source code - contribute to public projects on GitHub

Technical writing - blog posts explaining key concepts

Automation and scripts - record demo videos

Choose projects demonstrating both breadth and depth. Align them to skills required for your desired internship roles.

Master Technical Interview Skills

IT internship interviews often include challenging technical questions and assessments. Be prepared to:

Explain your code and projects clearly. Review them beforehand.

Discuss concepts related to key technologies on your resume. Ramp up on fundamentals.

Solve coding challenges focused on algorithms, data structures, etc. Practice online judges like LeetCode.

Address system design and analytical problems. Read case interview guides.

Show communication and collaboration skills through pair programming tests.

Ask smart, well-researched questions about the company’s tech stack, projects, etc.

Schedule dedicated time for technical interview practice daily. Learn to think aloud while coding and get feedback from peers.

Show Passion and Curiosity

Beyond raw skills, demonstrating genuine passion and curiosity for technology goes a long way.

Take online courses and certifications beyond the college curriculum

Build side projects and engage in hackathons for self-learning

Stay updated on industry news, trends, and innovations

Be active on forums like StackOverflow to exchange knowledge

Attend tech events and conferences

Participate in groups like coding clubs and prior internship programs

Follow tech leaders on social mediaListen to tech podcasts while commuting

Show interest in the company’s mission, products, and culture

This passion shines through in interviews and applications, distinguishing you from other candidates.

Promote Your Personal Brand

In the digital age, your online presence and personal brand are make-or-break. Craft a strong brand image across:

LinkedIn profile - showcase achievements, skills, recommendations

GitHub - displays coding activity and quality through clean repositories

Portfolio website - highlight projects and share valuable content

Social media - post career updates and useful insights, but avoid oversharing

Blogs/videos - demonstrate communication abilities and thought leadership

Online communities - actively engage and build relationships

Ensure your profiles are professional and consistent. Let your technical abilities and potential speak for themselves.

Optimize Your Internship Applications

Applying isn’t enough. You must optimize your internship applications to get a reply:

Ensure you apply to openings that strongly match your profile Customize your resume and cover letters using keywords in the job description

Speak to skills gained from coursework, online learning, and personal projects

Quantify achievements rather than just listing responsibilities

Emphasize passion for technology and fast learning abilities

Ask insightful questions that show business understanding

Follow up respectfully if you don’t hear back in 1-2 weeks

Show interest in full-time conversion early and often

Apply early since competitive openings close quickly

Leverage referrals from your network if possible

This is how you do apply meaningfully. If you want a good internship, focus on the quality of applications. The hard work will pay off.

Succeed in Your Remote Internship

The hard work pays off when you secure that long-awaited internship! Continue standing out through the actual internship by:

Over Communicating in remote settings - proactively collaborate

Asking smart questions and owning your learning

Finding mentors and building connections remotely

Absorbing constructive criticism with maturity

Shipping quality work on or before deadlines

Clarifying expectations frequently

Going above and beyond prescribed responsibilities sometimes

Getting regular feedback and asking for more work

Leaving with letters of recommendation and job referrals

When you follow these tips, you are sure to succeed in your remote internship. Remember, soft skills can get you long ahead in the company, sometimes core skills can’t.

Conclusion

With careful preparation, tenacity, and a passion for technology, you will be able to get internships jobs in USA that suit your needs in the thriving IT sector.

Use this guide to build the right skills, create an impressive personal brand, ace the applications, and excel in your internship.

Additionally, you can browse some good job portals. For instance, GrandSiren can help you get remote tech internships. The portal has the best internship jobs in India and USA you’ll find. The investment will pay dividends throughout your career in this digital age. Wishing you the best of luck! Let me know in the comments about your internship hunt journey.

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How To Get An Online Internship In the IT Sector (Skills And Tips)

Internships provide invaluable opportunities to gain practical skills, build professional networks, and get your foot in the door with top tech companies.

With remote tech internships exploding in IT, online internships are now more accessible than ever. Whether a college student or career changer seeking hands-on IT experience, virtual internships allow you to work from anywhere.

However, competition can be fierce, and simply applying is often insufficient. Follow this comprehensive guide to develop the right technical abilities.

After reading this, you can effectively showcase your potential, and maximize your chances of securing a remote tech internship.

Understand In-Demand IT Skills

The first step is gaining a solid grasp of the most in-demand technical and soft skills. While specific requirements vary by company and role, these competencies form a strong foundation:

Technical Skills:

>> Proficiency in programming languages like Python, JavaScript, Java, and C++ >> Experience with front-end frameworks like React, Angular, and Vue.js >> Back-end development skills - APIs, microservices, SQL databases >> Cloud platforms such as AWS, Azure, Google Cloud >> IT infrastructure skills - servers, networks, security >> Data science abilities like SQL, R, Python >> Web development and design >> Mobile app development - Android, iOS, hybrid

Soft Skills:

>> Communication and collaboration >> Analytical thinking and problem-solving >> Leadership and teamwork >> Creativity and innovation >> Fast learning ability >> Detail and deadline-oriented >> Flexibility and adaptability

Obtain Relevant Credentials

While hands-on skills hold more weight, relevant academic credentials and professional IT certifications can strengthen your profile. Consider pursuing:

>> Bachelor’s degree in Computer Science, IT, or related engineering fields. >> Internship-specific courses teaching technical and soft skills. >> Certificates like CompTIA, AWS, Cisco, Microsoft, Google, etc. >> Accredited boot camp programs focusing on applied skills. >> MOOCs to build expertise in trending technologies like AI/ML, cybersecurity. >> Open source contributions on GitHub to demonstrate coding skills.

The right credentials display a work ethic and supplement practical abilities gained through projects.

Build An Impressive Project Portfolio

Nothing showcases skills better than real-world examples of your work. Develop a portfolio of strong coding, design, and analytical projects related to your target internship field.

>> Mobile apps - publish on app stores or use GitHub project pages >> Websites - deploy online via hosting services >> Data science - showcase Jupyter notebooks, visualizations >> Open source code - contribute to public projects on GitHub >> Technical writing - blog posts explaining key concepts >> Automation and scripts - record demo videos

Choose projects demonstrating both breadth and depth. Align them to skills required for your desired internship roles.

Master Technical Interview Skills

IT internship interviews often include challenging technical questions and assessments. Be prepared to:

>> Explain your code and projects clearly. Review them beforehand. >> Discuss concepts related to key technologies on your resume. Ramp up on fundamentals. >> Solve coding challenges focused on algorithms, data structures, etc. Practice online judges like LeetCode. >> Address system design and analytical problems. Read case interview guides. >> Show communication and collaboration skills through pair programming tests. >> Ask smart, well-researched questions about the company’s tech stack, projects, etc.

Schedule dedicated time for technical interview practice daily. Learn to think aloud while coding and get feedback from peers.

Show Passion and Curiosity

Beyond raw skills, demonstrating genuine passion and curiosity for technology goes a long way.

>> Take online courses and certifications beyond the college curriculum >> Build side projects and engage in hackathons for self-learning >> Stay updated on industry news, trends, and innovations >> Be active on forums like StackOverflow to exchange knowledge >> Attend tech events and conferences >> Participate in groups like coding clubs and prior internship programs >> Follow tech leaders on social media >> Listen to tech podcasts while commuting >> Show interest in the company’s mission, products, and culture

This passion shines through in interviews and applications, distinguishing you from other candidates.

Promote Your Personal Brand

In the digital age, your online presence and personal brand are make-or-break. Craft a strong brand image across:

>> LinkedIn profile - showcase achievements, skills, recommendations >> GitHub - displays coding activity and quality through clean repositories >> Portfolio website - highlight projects and share valuable content >> Social media - post career updates and useful insights, but avoid oversharing >> Blogs/videos - demonstrate communication abilities and thought leadership >> Online communities - actively engage and build relationships

Ensure your profiles are professional and consistent. Let your technical abilities and potential speak for themselves.

Optimize Your Internship Applications

Applying isn’t enough. You must optimize your internship applications to get a reply:

>> Ensure you apply to openings that strongly match your profile >> Customize your resume and cover letters using keywords in the job description >> Speak to skills gained from coursework, online learning, and personal projects >> Quantify achievements rather than just listing responsibilities >> Emphasize passion for technology and fast learning abilities >> Ask insightful questions that show business understanding >> Follow up respectfully if you don’t hear back in 1-2 weeks >> Show interest in full-time conversion early and often >> Apply early since competitive openings close quickly >> Leverage referrals from your network if possible

This is how you do apply meaningfully. If you want a good internship, focus on the quality of applications. The hard work will pay off.

Succeed in Your Remote Internship

The hard work pays off when you secure that long-awaited internship! Continue standing out through the actual internship by:

>> Over Communicating in remote settings - proactively collaborate >> Asking smart questions and owning your learning >> Finding mentors and building connections remotely >> Absorbing constructive criticism with maturity >> Shipping quality work on or before deadlines >> Clarifying expectations frequently >> Going above and beyond prescribed responsibilities sometimes >> Getting regular feedback and asking for more work >> Leaving with letters of recommendation and job referrals

When you follow these tips, you are sure to succeed in your remote internship. Remember, soft skills can get you long ahead in the company, sometimes core skills can’t.

Conclusion

With careful preparation, tenacity, and a passion for technology, you will be able to get internships jobs in USA that suit your needs in the thriving IT sector.

Use this guide to build the right skills, create an impressive personal brand, ace the applications, and excel in your internship.

Additionally, you can browse some good job portals. For instance, GrandSiren can help you get remote tech internships. The portal has the best internship jobs in India and USA you’ll find.

The investment will pay dividends throughout your career in this digital age. Wishing you the best of luck! Let me know in the comments about your internship hunt journey.

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The Evolution of the Full Stack Web Developer: Then vs. Now

Technology is moving at lightning speed, and so are the people who build it. One such pivotal role in the digital space is that of the full stack developer—a professional who juggles both the front-end and back-end of web applications. But like all things in tech, the role of the full stack developer has undergone massive transformation over the past two decades.

So, how did we get from the simple websites of the early 2000s to today’s complex, cloud-integrated, API-driven web apps? Let’s walk through the evolution of the full stack web developer: then vs. now.

Back Then: Simpler Times, Simpler Stacks

In the early days of the internet, being a full stack developer meant you were a jack-of-all-trades—but the stack was far less complicated. Websites were relatively static, and the tools were limited but manageable.

What defined a full stack developer then?

HTML, CSS, and a bit of JavaScript: These were the core technologies for building any web interface.

Backend scripting with PHP or ASP.NET: Most developers used server-side languages like PHP for form processing and basic database interactions.

Databases like MySQL: Relational databases were the go-to for storing content.

Little to no version control: Most code was shared via ZIP files or FTP uploads.

Solo development: Often, a single developer managed the entire website—from writing HTML to setting up servers.

This era was defined by simplicity, but also by limitations. Sites were slower, less interactive, and rarely mobile-friendly. Yet, in those early days, one developer could manage it all.

Now: Complexity, Collaboration, and Constant Learning

Fast forward to today, and the web is a different beast. Users expect speed, responsiveness, personalized experiences, and seamless integration with other apps. To meet these expectations, the full stack developer has had to evolve dramatically.

What does a full stack developer look like now?

Front-End Frameworks: React, Angular, or Vue are commonly used for building dynamic user interfaces.

Back-End Powerhouses: Node.js, Django, Ruby on Rails, or even serverless functions on AWS or Azure.

Cloud & DevOps: Modern full stack developers often deploy on cloud platforms and manage CI/CD pipelines.

APIs and Microservices: Today’s applications are modular, and developers must work with RESTful APIs and sometimes GraphQL.

Database Variety: From SQL to NoSQL (MongoDB, Firebase), data storage is more versatile.

Version Control and Collaboration Tools: Git, GitHub, GitLab, and platforms like Jira and Slack are essential.

Security & Performance: Awareness of cross-site scripting, data encryption, and performance optimization is critical.

Modern full stack developers don’t just write code—they’re architects, problem-solvers, and collaborators.

The Human Side of the Evolution

Let’s not forget the human element. Twenty years ago, being a full stack developer often meant learning by doing. There were fewer formal resources, and “Googling it” wasn’t even a thing. Now, developers have access to endless online courses, forums, and bootcamps—but they also face constant pressure to keep up.

Challenges modern full stack developers face:

Burnout from constant learning

Juggling too many technologies

Unclear job definitions in some companies

Need to balance depth vs. breadth of skills

However, despite the complexity, today’s developers are part of a global community. They share code, contribute to open source, and support one another. That’s something that has only grown stronger over time.

The Stack Is Evolving—And So Is the Developer

The definition of a full stack developer continues to shift. Some developers specialize more in either front-end or back-end, while still understanding both. Others become tech leads, DevOps engineers, or product-focused developers. But at its core, the role is about versatility and adaptability.

Key skills of a modern full stack developer:

Proficiency in multiple languages and frameworks

Problem-solving mindset

Understanding of UI/UX principles

Ability to work with databases, APIs, and cloud infrastructure

Strong communication and teamwork skills

Conclusion: From Hackers to Architects

The journey from the humble beginnings of web development to today’s sophisticated tech stacks is a fascinating one. The full stack developer of the past may have worked alone, but the modern developer thrives in collaboration, supported by tools, teams, and an ever-growing tech ecosystem.

The evolution of the full stack web developer: then vs. now reminds us that while tools and technologies will continue to change, the heart of development—curiosity, creativity, and code—remains the same.

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The Curriculum Revolution: How Kolkata's Best IT Institutes are Integrating Emerging Technologies like AI and Blockchain

In 2025, over 74% of IT employers in India are actively seeking professionals with skills in emerging technologies like artificial intelligence (AI), blockchain, and machine learning, according to a report by NASSCOM. The fast-paced evolution of the tech industry has made it essential for educational institutions to rethink their curriculum. As a result, the best IT training institute in Kolkata is now reshaping its programs to align with the demands of this digital age.

Why Emerging Technologies Matter in IT Education

Today’s job market is powered by automation, decentralized systems, and intelligent software solutions. Traditional courses no longer meet the expectations of tech recruiters. Institutes must integrate futuristic skills into their offerings to prepare students for the jobs of tomorrow.

Here’s why the focus on emerging technologies is crucial:

Growing Demand: AI and blockchain job roles are expected to grow by 38% in India by the end of 2025.

Industry Relevance: Companies are adopting these technologies to innovate and streamline operations.

Competitive Edge: Professionals with knowledge in these areas are more likely to secure high-paying roles.

Future-Ready Skills: Preparing learners for automation and decentralized systems ensures long-term career sustainability.

How Top Institutes in Kolkata Are Changing the Game

Kolkata is fast becoming a hub for IT education, and the city’s leading institutes are embracing this transformation. Here's how the best IT training institute in Kolkata is updating its curriculum:

AI Integration Across Modules: Courses now include training in Natural Language Processing (NLP), machine learning algorithms, and AI-powered tools.

Blockchain Fundamentals: Students are learning about smart contracts, decentralized apps (dApps), and blockchain architecture.

Project-Based Learning: Real-world case studies, capstone projects, and live simulations enhance hands-on experience.

Collaborations with Industry: Institutes are tying up with tech companies for guest lectures, internships, and mentorship programs.

Cloud & DevOps Additions: Cloud platforms like AWS and tools like Docker and Kubernetes are part of the core syllabus.

Benefits of a Future-Ready Curriculum

Shifting from traditional methods to modern tech-centric training offers several advantages for learners:

Enhanced Employability: Companies prefer candidates with practical exposure to new technologies.

Higher Earning Potential: Advanced tech skills often lead to better job roles and salary packages.

Innovation-Oriented Learning: Encourages creativity, problem-solving, and research-driven thinking.

Global Opportunities: Students become eligible for roles in international companies and remote tech jobs.

Career Scope in Emerging Tech

Graduates from programs focusing on AI and blockchain can explore a wide range of career paths, including:

AI/ML Engineer

Data Scientist

Blockchain Developer

Cybersecurity Analyst (with blockchain focus)

Automation Specialist

Cloud Solutions Architect

Conclusion

The integration of AI and blockchain into IT education is not just a trend—it's a necessity. As technology evolves, so must the way it's taught. The best IT training institute in Kolkata is meeting this challenge head-on by redesigning its curriculum to bridge the gap between academic learning and real-world needs.

At TICE—The Institute of Career Excellence, this vision is already a reality. With industry-aligned courses, expert-led instruction, hands-on projects, and strong placement support, TICE ensures students are equipped to lead in tomorrow’s tech-driven world. By offering specialized training in areas like AI, blockchain, and advanced software development, TICE is helping shape the next generation of skilled professionals.

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Build Your Career with the Best Data Engineering Community Online

In today’s digital-first economy, data engineering is one of the most in-demand and rewarding tech careers. However, mastering this complex and evolving field isn’t just about self-study or online courses. Real growth often happens when you're part of a strong, supportive, and expert-driven community.

That’s exactly what the Big Data Bootcamp Data Engineering Community offers: a thriving ecosystem of professionals, mentors, and learners united by a common goal—to build and elevate careers in data engineering. Whether you’re just starting out or already working in tech, this online community offers the tools, guidance, and connections to help you succeed faster and more confidently.

Let’s explore why joining the right Data Engineering Community is a game-changer, and how Big Data Bootcamp’s platform stands out as the ultimate launchpad for your career in this exciting field.

Why Community Matters in Data Engineering

Learning to become a data engineer is more than following tutorials or earning certifications. The technology stack is wide and deep, involving concepts like distributed systems, data pipelines, cloud platforms, and real-time processing. Keeping up with these tools and practices is easier—and more effective—when you have a network of peers and experts to support you.

A professional community helps by providing:

1. Mentorship and Guidance

Tap into the knowledge of experienced professionals who have walked the path you’re on. Whether you're facing technical challenges or career decisions, mentors can provide direction that accelerates your progress.

2. Collaborative Learning

Communities foster an environment where learning is not just individual but shared. Group projects, open-source contributions, and peer reviews are common in active communities, offering real-world skills you can't gain in isolation.

3. Industry Insights

Staying current in data engineering requires awareness of trends, best practices, and innovations. A connected community can be your real-time feed for what’s happening in the world of big data.

4. Career Opportunities

Networking is one of the fastest ways to land a job in tech. Many community members share job leads, referrals, and insider info that isn't publicly posted.

5. Accountability and Motivation

When you're surrounded by motivated people with similar goals, it keeps you inspired and on track. Sharing progress and celebrating milestones fuels ongoing commitment.

Introducing the Big Data Bootcamp Community

The Big Data Bootcamp Data Engineering Community is more than just a chat group or online forum. It’s an organized, high-impact environment designed to provide real value at every stage of your career journey.

Hosted at BigDataBootcamp.com, the platform combines the best of structured learning, peer support, and professional development. It’s tailored specifically for:

Aspiring data engineers

Bootcamp and college graduates

Career switchers from software development, analytics, or IT

Experienced data professionals looking to level up

Here’s what makes this online community stand out.

What You Get as a Member

1. Access to Expert Mentors

Learn from top-tier professionals who have worked with companies like Google, Amazon, Meta, and cutting-edge startups. These mentors actively guide members through code reviews, project feedback, and one-on-one career advice.

2. Structured Learning Paths

Community members can access exclusive workshops, tutorials, and study groups aligned with in-demand skills like:

Data pipeline design

Apache Spark, Kafka, and Airflow

Cloud data platforms (AWS, GCP, Azure)

Data warehouse tools like Snowflake and BigQuery

Advanced SQL and Python scripting

3. Real-World Projects

Apply your skills in collaborative projects that simulate actual industry challenges. This builds not just your knowledge, but also your portfolio—essential for standing out to employers.

4. Career Acceleration Services

Take advantage of:

Resume and LinkedIn profile reviews

Job interview prep sessions

Access to a private job board

Referrals from alumni and hiring partners

5. Regular Events and Networking

Participate in:

Webinars with industry leaders

AMAs with senior data engineers

Virtual meetups and hackathons

Fireside chats and alumni Q&As

These events keep the community lively and ensure you stay connected with the pulse of the industry.

6. Supportive Peer Network

Exchange ideas, ask questions, and get feedback in a welcoming environment. Whether you’re debugging a pipeline or seeking advice on cloud certification, the community is always there to help.

Proven Success Stories

Here are just a few examples of how the community has changed lives:

Manoj, a mechanical engineer by training, transitioned into a data engineering role at a healthcare company within six months of joining the community.

Ayesha, a computer science graduate, used the community's project-based learning approach to build a portfolio that landed her a job at a fintech startup.

Carlos, an IT administrator, leaned on mentorship and mock interviews to land a role as a data engineer with an international consulting firm.

These success stories aren't exceptions—they're examples of what's possible when you're part of the right support system.

Why Choose Big Data Bootcamp Over Other Communities?

While other online tech communities exist, few offer the blend of quality, focus, and career alignment found at Big Data Bootcamp. Here’s why it stands out:

Focused on Data Engineering – It’s not a generic tech group. It’s built specifically for those in data engineering.

Built by Practitioners – Content and mentorship come from people doing the work, not just teaching it.

Job-Oriented – Everything is aligned with real job requirements and employer expectations.

Inclusive and Supportive – Whether you're just beginning or well into your career, there's a place for you.

Live Interaction – From live workshops to mentor check-ins, it's a dynamic experience, not a passive one.

How to Join

Becoming part of the Big Data Bootcamp Community is simple:

Visit BigDataBootcamp.com

Explore bootcamp offerings and apply for membership

Choose your learning path and start attending community events

Introduce yourself and start engaging

Membership includes lifetime access to the community, learning content, events, and ongoing support.

Final Thoughts

If you're serious about becoming a high-performing data engineer, you need more than just courses or textbooks. You need real connections, honest guidance, and a community that pushes you to grow.

At Big Data Bootcamp, the online data engineering community is built to do just that. It’s where careers are born, skills are refined, and goals are achieved.

Join us today and start building your future with the best data engineering community on the internet.

The tech world moves fast. Move faster with the right people by your side.

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Certified Cloud Computing Foundation Course Details: Your First Step into the Cloud!

Thinking about starting a career in cloud computing but not sure where to begin? Don’t worry—you’re not alone! Thousands of professionals are taking the leap into the cloud world with the Certified Cloud Computing Foundation (CCF Certification) offered by GSDC.

This globally recognized cloud computing foundation certification is designed just for people like you—whether you're starting fresh in tech or reskilling to match today’s digital demands. So, let’s break down what this CCF course is all about, how it helps, and why it might be your smartest move yet!

☁️ What is the CCF Certification?

The CCF Certification (Certified Cloud Computing Foundation) is an entry-level credential that gives you a solid grip on cloud computing fundamentals. This cloud foundation course is designed to introduce you to the core concepts of cloud, including:

 ✅ Deployment models (Public, Private, Hybrid) ✅ Cloud service models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS) ✅ Virtualization and scalability ✅ Cloud architecture and security basics

It's perfect for IT beginners, working professionals, and even non-tech people looking to understand how cloud works in real-world business settings.

🎯 Why Should You Take the CCF Course?

The benefits of enrolling in this cloud foundation certification go far beyond just a badge for your resume. Here’s why the cloud computing certification is a must-have in today’s job market:

🔹 Career-Ready Skills: You gain hands-on understanding of cloud principles used in modern organizations. 🔹 High Job Demand: Cloud computing is one of the most in-demand tech skills. Companies want employees who understand cloud—even in non-technical roles! 🔹 Strong Foundation: This cloud computing foundation paves the way for advanced certifications like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud. 🔹 Zero Prerequisites: No technical degree? No problem. Anyone interested in learning cloud can take this course.

📈 How It Boosts Your Career

The global market for cloud services is growing at a CAGR (Compound Annual Growth Rate) of over 16%, and companies everywhere are moving their systems to the cloud. That means skilled professionals are in HIGH demand.

With a certification in cloud computing, you can land roles like:

👨‍💻 Cloud Support Associate 🧑‍🔧 Junior Cloud Engineer 📊 Business Analyst (with cloud insights) 🛠️ Technical Sales or Pre-Sales Cloud Consultant 📈 IT Project Manager (Cloud Transformation)

The CCF course gives you a foundational edge—making you more employable and ready to join the future of tech.

📚 What’s Covered in the CCF Course?

Here’s a quick peek at what you’ll learn during this cloud computing foundation certification:

Cloud Computing Overview

Essential Characteristics

Cloud Service Models

Cloud Deployment Models

Security in Cloud Computing

Virtualization Technologies

Cost & Performance Optimization

By the end of this cloud foundation course, you’ll be equipped with a solid grasp of the cloud environment—ready to contribute to cloud projects or scale up to advanced roles.

🌐 Where to Enroll?

You can get all the official details and register for the course on the GSDC website. The exam is flexible, available online, and comes with lifetime validity—meaning once you’re certified, you’re certified forever! 🎓

✨ Final Thoughts

The cloud computing foundation certification from GSDC is a smart, future-forward step into one of the fastest-growing fields in tech. If you’re aiming for a career in IT, business strategy, data, or digital transformation—this is your launchpad. 💡

The cloud isn’t just the future—it’s the present. Don’t get left behind. 🌍 Get CCF certified. Get ahead. 🚀

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Machine Learning Training in Kochi: Building Smarter Futures Through AI

In today’s fast-paced digital age, the integration of artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) into various industries is transforming how decisions are made, services are delivered, and experiences are personalized. From self-driving cars to intelligent chatbots, machine learning lies at the core of many modern technological advancements. As a result, the demand for professionals skilled in machine learning is rapidly rising across the globe.

For aspiring tech professionals in Kerala, pursuing machine learning training in Kochi offers a gateway to mastering one of the most powerful and future-oriented technologies of the 21st century.

What is Machine Learning and Why Does it Matter?

Machine learning is a subfield of artificial intelligence that focuses on enabling computers to learn from data and improve over time without being explicitly programmed. Instead of writing code for every task, machine learning models identify patterns in data and make decisions or predictions accordingly.

Real-World Applications of Machine Learning:

Healthcare: Predicting disease, personalized treatments, medical image analysis

Finance: Fraud detection, algorithmic trading, risk modeling

E-commerce: Product recommendations, customer segmentation

Manufacturing: Predictive maintenance, quality control

Transportation: Route optimization, self-driving systems

The scope of ML is vast, making it a critical skill for modern-day developers, analysts, and engineers.

Why Choose Machine Learning Training in Kochi?

Kochi, often referred to as the commercial capital of Kerala, is also evolving into a major technology and education hub. With its dynamic IT parks like Infopark and the growing ecosystem of startups, there is an increasing need for trained professionals in emerging technologies.

Here’s why best machine learning training in Kochi is an excellent career investment:

1. Industry-Relevant Opportunities

Companies based in Kochi and surrounding regions are actively integrating ML into their products and services. A well-trained machine learning professional has a strong chance of landing roles in analytics, development, or research.

2. Cost-Effective Learning

Compared to metro cities like Bangalore or Chennai, Kochi offers more affordable training programs without compromising on quality.

3. Tech Community and Events

Tech meetups, hackathons, AI seminars, and developer communities in Kochi create excellent networking and learning opportunities.

What to Expect from a Machine Learning Course?

A comprehensive machine learning training in Kochi should offer a well-balanced curriculum combining theory, tools, and hands-on experience. Here’s what an ideal course would include:

1. Mathematics & Statistics

A solid understanding of:

Probability theory

Linear algebra

Statistics

Optimization techniques

These are the foundational pillars for building effective ML models.

2. Programming Skills

Python is the dominant language in ML.

Students will learn how to use libraries like NumPy, Pandas, Scikit-Learn, TensorFlow, and Keras.

3. Supervised & Unsupervised Learning

Algorithms like Linear Regression, Decision Trees, Random Forest, SVM, KNN, and Naive Bayes

Clustering techniques like K-means, DBSCAN, and Hierarchical Clustering

4. Deep Learning

Basics of neural networks

CNNs for image recognition

RNNs and LSTMs for sequential data like text or time series

5. Natural Language Processing (NLP)

Understanding text data using:

Tokenization, stemming, lemmatization

Sentiment analysis, spam detection, chatbots

6. Model Evaluation & Deployment

Confusion matrix, ROC curves, precision/recall

Deploying ML models using Flask or cloud services like AWS/GCP

7. Real-World Projects

Top training institutes ensure that students work on real datasets and business problems—be it predicting house prices, classifying medical images, or building recommendation engines.

Career Scope After Machine Learning Training

A candidate completing machine learning training in Kochi can explore roles such as:

Machine Learning Engineer

Data Scientist

AI Developer

NLP Engineer

Data Analyst

Business Intelligence Analyst

These positions span across industries like healthcare, finance, logistics, edtech, and entertainment, offering both challenging projects and rewarding salaries.

How to Choose the Right Machine Learning Training in Kochi

Not all training programs are created equal. To ensure that your investment pays off, look for:

Experienced Faculty: Instructors with real-world ML project experience

Updated Curriculum: Courses must include current tools, frameworks, and trends

Hands-On Practice: Projects, case studies, and model deployment experience

Certification: Recognized certificates add weight to your resume

Placement Assistance: Support with resume preparation, mock interviews, and job referrals

Zoople Technologies: Redefining Machine Learning Training in Kochi

Among the many institutions offering machine learning training in Kochi, Zoople Technologies stands out as a frontrunner for delivering job-oriented, practical education tailored to the demands of the modern tech landscape.

Why Zoople Technologies?

Industry-Aligned Curriculum: Zoople’s training is constantly updated in sync with industry demands. Their machine learning course includes real-time projects using Python, TensorFlow, and deep learning models.

Expert Trainers: The faculty includes experienced professionals from the AI and data science industry who bring real-world perspectives into the classroom.

Project-Based Learning: Students work on projects like facial recognition systems, sentiment analysis engines, and fraud detection platforms—ensuring they build an impressive portfolio.

Flexible Batches: Weekend and weekday batches allow both students and working professionals to balance learning with other commitments.

Placement Support: Zoople has an active placement cell that assists students in resume building, interview preparation, and job placement with reputed IT firms in Kochi and beyond.

State-of-the-Art Infrastructure: Smart classrooms, AI labs, and an engaging online learning portal enhance the student experience.

With its holistic approach and strong placement track record, Zoople Technologies has rightfully earned its reputation as one of the best choices for machine learning training in Kochi.

Final Thoughts

Machine learning is not just a career path; it’s a gateway into the future of technology. As companies continue to automate, optimize, and innovate using AI, the demand for trained professionals will only escalate.

For those in Kerala looking to enter this exciting domain, enrolling in a well-rounded machine learning training in Kochi is a wise first step. And with institutes like Zoople Technologies leading the way in quality training and real-world readiness, your journey into AI and machine learning is bound to be successful.

So, whether you're a recent graduate, a software developer looking to upskill, or a data enthusiast dreaming of a future in AI—now is the time to start. Kochi is the place, and Zoople Technologies is the partner to guide your transformation.

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Top 6 Remote High Paying Jobs in IT You Can Do From Home

Technology has changed the scenario of workplaces and brought new opportunities for IT professionals erasing previous boundaries. Today, people are searching for both flexibility and, of course, better pay, which has made many look for remote well-paid jobs, especially in information technology field. 

Advancements in technology have made remote work a reality for a growing number of IT specialists. Here, we will look into six specific remote high-paying IT jobs you can pursue from the comfort of your home: 

Software Developer   

Software developers are the architects of the digital world, designing, developing, and maintaining the software applications that power our lives. They work closely with clients, project managers, and other team members to translate concepts into functional and efficient software solutions.   

In demand skills include proficiency in programming languages like Java, Python, Ruby, or JavaScript, knowledge of frameworks like React or Angular, and a strong foundation in problem-solving and communication. Platforms like Guruface can help you learn the coding skills to land a software developer job budget-friendly.  

The average salary for a remote software developer is highly competitive, ranging from $65,000 to $325,000 according to recent data. 

Data Scientist  

Data scientists are the detectives of the digital age. They use their expertise in data analysis to uncover valuable insights and trends from large datasets, informing business decisions and driving growth.  

To excel in this role, you'll need strong programming skills in languages like Python, R, and SQL, a solid understanding of statistical analysis and machine learning, and the ability to communicate complex findings effectively. Guruface is one of the leading online learning platforms that provides affordable data science courses. 

The average salary for a remote Data Scientist is $154,932, with top earners exceeding $183,000. 

Cloud Architect 

Cloud architects are the masterminds behind an organization's cloud computing strategy. They design, plan, and manage a company's cloud infrastructure, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-effectiveness.   

Cloud architects must be well-versed in cloud computing technologies from various providers like Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. In addition, proficiency in architectural design, infrastructure as code (IaC), and security compliance is essential. If you're interested in becoming a cloud architect, Guruface offers courses that can equip you with the necessary skills. Their cloud architect training programs can help you gain proficiency in cloud technologies from industry leaders like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform. 

The average salary for a cloud architect in the US is $128,418, with senior cloud architects earning upwards of $167,000 annually. 

DevOps Engineer 

DevOps engineers bridge the gap between IT and software development, streamlining the software development lifecycle. They leverage automation tools and methodologies to optimize production processes and reduce complexity.   

A successful DevOps engineer requires expertise in tools like Puppet, Ansible, and Chef, experience building and maintaining CI/CD pipelines, and a strong foundation in scripting languages like Python and Shell. Guruface offers DevOps training courses that can equip you with these essential skills. Their programs can help you learn the principles and practices of DevOps, giving you the knowledge to automate tasks, build efficient CI/CD pipelines, and select the right tools for the job. 

The average salary for a remote DevOps Engineer is $154,333, and the salary range typically falls between $73,000 and $125,000. 

AI/Machine Learning Engineer 

AI/Machine Learning Engineers are the builders of intelligent systems. They utilize data to program and test machine learning algorithms, creating models that automate tasks and forecast business trends.   

In-depth knowledge of machine learning, deep learning, and natural language processing is crucial for this role, along with proficiency in programming languages like Python and R programming and familiarity with frameworks like TensorFlow and PyTorch.  

The average machine learning engineer salary in the US is $166,000 annually, ranging from $126,000 to $221,000. 

Information Security Analyst 

Information security analysts are the guardians of an organization's digital assets. They work to identify vulnerabilities, protect data from cyberattacks, and respond to security incidents.   

A cybersecurity analyst's skillset encompasses technical expertise in network security, risk assessment, and incident response, coupled with strong communication and collaboration abilities.  

The average salary for an Information Security Analyst in the United States is $77,490, with a salary range of $57,000 to $106,000. 

If you're looking to become a digital guardian, Guruface offers cybersecurity courses that can equip you with the necessary skills. Their programs can teach you to identify vulnerabilities in an organization's network, develop strategies to protect data from cyberattacks, and effectively respond to security incidents. By honing both technical expertise and soft skills like communication and collaboration, Guruface's courses can prepare you to thrive in the in-demand cybersecurity job market. 

Conclusion 

The rapid evolution of the IT sector presents an opportunity for professionals to engage remotely in high-paying jobs that not only offer high earnings but also contribute significantly to technological advancement. Through this exploration of roles such as Software Developers, Data Scientists, Cloud Architects, DevOps Engineers, AI/Machine Learning Engineers, and Information Security Analysts, we've uncovered the essential skills, career opportunities, and the vital role of continuous education via online platforms like Guruface in improving these career paths.  

Forget stuffy textbooks – Guruface's online courses are all about the latest IT skills, making you a tech rockstar in the eyes of recruiters. Upskill from coding newbie to cybersecurity guru, all on your schedule and without a dent in your wallet.

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AWS Training: Your Ticket to Thrive in the Cloud Computing Revolution!

In’s rapidly evolving technological landscape, cloud computing has emerged as a game-changer, revolutionizing the way businesses operate and individuals engage with digital services. Among the numerous cloud service providers, Amazon Web Services (AWS) stands tall as a pioneer and leader in the field. Understanding the impact of AWS and gaining proficiency in its functionalities can be your passport to success in the world of cloud computing. This article aims to shed light on the significance of AWS training and how it can empower you to navigate the cloud computing revolution.

A Pattern Shift in Cloud Computing

Embracing AWS as a Leading Cloud Service Provider

As the demand for cloud-based solutions escalates, AWS has solidified its position as the go-to platform for individuals and organizations across the globe. With a versatile range of services encompassing computing power, storage, networking, databases, and more, AWS offers an unmatched infrastructure to support diverse business needs. By undertaking AWS training, you can unlock the full potential of these services, harnessing the capabilities of AWS to drive innovation, scalability, and cost optimization for your projects.

Mastering the Fundamentals: Essential Concepts and Services

Before delving into the vast AWS ecosystem, it is crucial to build a strong foundation by understanding the fundamental concepts and services. AWS training provides an organized curriculum that guides you, step by step, through the basics of cloud computing, AWS architecture, and key services like Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (EC2), Simple Storage Service (S3), and Relational Database Service (RDS). By familiarizing yourself with these core components, you gain the necessary knowledge and skills to embark on your cloud computing journey confidently.

Navigating the AWS Training Journey

Comprehensive Learning Paths: From Newbie to Expert

AWS offers a diverse range of training options tailored to meet the needs of individuals at various skill levels. Whether you are a beginner looking to understand the basics or an experienced professional seeking to specialize in a particular domain, AWS training has got you covered. With structured learning paths designed for architects, developers, data engineers, and more, you can embark on a journey that aligns with your career aspirations. The systematic progression ensures that you acquire the right knowledge, hands-on experience, and certifications to excel in your chosen field.

Hands-On Labs and Real-World Scenarios: Learning by Doing

One of the most effective ways to master AWS is through hands-on experience, and AWS training excels in providing just that. By incorporating practical labs and real-world scenarios, training courses simulate the challenges you are likely to face in actual job roles. This experiential learning approach equips you with the ability to apply theoretical knowledge in practical scenarios, fostering a deeper understanding of AWS services and their practical implications. Furthermore, the training platform provides a safe environment for experimentation, enabling you to explore and experiment with different AWS configurations without the fear of disrupting production systems.

Expert Guidance and Community Support: Learning Together

AWS training goes beyond self-paced courses, offering opportunities for interaction and collaboration with experts and peers. Instructors with rich industry experience provide guidance and support throughout your learning journey, ensuring that you receive the necessary expertise to overcome hurdles and gain insights from their practical wisdom. Additionally, AWS training fosters a vibrant community where learners can actively engage, share experiences, and seek advice from fellow enthusiasts. This sense of camaraderie and shared learning creates a supportive ecosystem that enhances your growth and enriches your AWS training experience.

AWS Certifications: Showcasing Your Proficiency

Recognized Industry-Standard Certifications

To validate your AWS expertise and stand out in a competitive job market, AWS offers a comprehensive certification program. These industry-recognized certifications are a testament to your proficiency in various AWS services and demonstrate your commitment to continuous learning. By obtaining AWS certifications, you gain a competitive edge, making you an attractive candidate for job opportunities that require cloud computing skills. From foundational certifications like AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner to specialized roles like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or AWS Certified Machine Learning Specialist, AWS training equips you with the knowledge and credentials to showcase your capabilities effectively.

The cloud computing revolution is here to stay, and harnessing the power of AWS can unlock a world of opportunities. By investing in AWS training at ACTE institute, you equip yourself with the skills, knowledge, and certifications needed to thrive in this transformative landscape. From mastering the fundamental concepts to navigating the vast AWS ecosystem, the comprehensive learning paths, hands-on labs, expert guidance, and industry-recognized certifications pave the way for your success. Embrace the cloud computing revolution, embark on your AWS training journey, and witness firsthand how it propels you towards professional excellence in the ever-evolving world of cloud computing.