A “Fake Cert” is a certification you haven’t earned and don’t deserve. That might trigger some poeple — but it will make sense if you read on. “Fake Certs” are bad for employers, they’re a risk for projects you work on, and they’ll negatively impact your career. If you want…

Today I sat the brand new AWS SysOps Administrator Associate exam (SOA-C02). I think I had the first time slot available in the world — 10am on Tuesday morning (Australia Time). I’m creating a brand new course which is specifically designed to pass this exam at https://learn.cantrill.io …

AWS recently announced a significant update to their associate-level operations certificate — the AWS Certified SysOps Administrator Associate. The new version of the exam SOA-C02 is launching in beta in early 2021, and will no doubt replace the SOA-C01 after a few months. Right now, your only option is to…

Full disclosure — I create online training courses for AWS, I currently have one for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Associate one for the AWS Certified Solutions Architect — Professional and a Bundle containing both. …

I recently bought a pair of TREZOR Model T’s not because I needed them, but as a new toy. I have some crypto currency investments and secure them via two sets of two Ledger Wallets ( you can never have too much in the way of resilience). I didn’t expect…

Almost two weeks ago I wrote this — the start of my journey into a strict and monitored 90 day (minimum) ketogenic diet. I also promised regular and public updates. I’ve been semi-true to that goal — I’ve been doing regular updates over on twitter https://twitter.com/adriancantrill and I’ve even made…

This week I start a 3-month ‘test’ of the ketogenic diet — I’m not unhealthy, I don’t need to lose weight — at ~90kg with a 6'4" (190cm) frame I’m pretty close to good in that department. I row 10KM 3–4 times a week, lift weights every-other-day and manage to do 30 minutes of walking in the sun on most days. So…

As I write this is 05:43 on the morning of #triplecertmonday — when I, and a bunch of AWS/Tech obsessed friends attempt 3 of AWS’ new 3-hour specialty exams in one day. The first — security is at 07.30 until 10.30am. The second — advanced networking starts at 11.30am and finishes 2.30pm. The last — big data starts at 3.30pm and finishes at 6.30pm at the latest. It’s going to be a huge day — pretty nervous at this point, but if you are interested keep an eye on the A Cloud Guru publication for blog posts on each exam over the next few days and of course the #triplecertmonday hashtag on twitter for semi-live updates.

I find that my decision to quit and become a freelance content creator is very often the topic of my conversations recently — and not initiated by me! I don’t mind telling the story — I think it helps me as much as it informs others. It gives me a…