Simplilearn Reviews | How Hands-On DevOps Training Helped Ninad Land a New Role at EY

From Technical Support Engineer to DevOps Engineer at EY — Ninad Kamat’s career transition shows how the right skills, structured learning, and hands-on practice can help you move into a new technology domain. After completing his BE in Computer Science in 2021, Ninad began his career as a Technical Support Engineer, working primarily in Windows Support for Microsoft. Looking to move beyond the support domain, he explored Cloud and DevOps and decided to upskill through Simplilearn’s AI-Enabled DevOps Engineer Masters Program. Through hands-on labs, live sessions, and practical projects, Ninad built experience with key DevOps technologies including Docker, Kubernetes, Jenkins, Git, and GitHub. The structured learning approach helped him strengthen his technical knowledge and build the confidence needed for his career transition. Today, Ninad works as a DevOps Engineer at EY and shares how his Simplilearn learning journey supported him during the interview process and helped him take the next step in his career. Watch his complete career transition story to learn how he approached upskilling, built practical DevOps skills, and moved from technical support to a DevOps role. About Simplilearn Simplilearn is a global leader in digital skills training, empowering learners worldwide with the skills, knowledge, and practical expertise needed to thrive in today’s rapidly evolving digital economy. Founded in 2010, Simplilearn delivers industry-relevant, career-focused learning experiences developed in collaboration with some of the world’s most respected universities, technology companies, and industry leaders. Our programs combine expert-led live online learning, hands-on projects, practical application, and real-world industry insights, helping professionals develop skills they can apply directly in the workplace and translate into meaningful career growth. Academic Excellence Through University Partnerships At the heart of Simplilearn’s academic excellence are formal collaborations with the executive and professional education divisions of the top globally recognized elite institutions. These include Saïd Business School at the University of Oxford, Carnegie Mellon University, Michigan Engineering, Duke University, UC San Diego, UC Santa Barbara, Virginia Tech, and many more. These university collaborations bring academic rigor, institutional expertise, and real-world relevance directly into Simplilearn’s learning experiences. Depending on the program, learners may benefit from: Faculty-led masterclasses delivered by university experts University-backed projects that provide opportunities for practical application Joint certificates issued through formal academic collaborations Official executive education credentials Access to global university alumni networks for select programs These collaborations are designed to connect the depth and rigor of leading higher education institutions with the practical skills professionals need to succeed in a rapidly changing digital economy. Industry Expertise and Technology Alliances Simplilearn also works with leading technology companies, including IBM, Microsoft, and Google, bringing cutting-edge tools, technologies, and industry expertise into the learning experience. These strategic alliances help learners understand not only the concepts behind emerging technologies, but also how those technologies are applied in real-world professional environments. By combining academic expertise with industry knowledge, Simplilearn helps bridge the gap between world-class higher education and the fast-changing demands of industry. Preparing Professionals for the Future of Work Through its global ecosystem of academic institutions, technology companies, and industry partners, Simplilearn enables professionals and organizations to stay ahead of technological change and continuously develop in-demand skills. By bringing together university expertise, expert-led instruction, hands-on learning, practical