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Updated 25 Jul 2022

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I applied via Recruitment Consulltant and was interviewed in Jan 2022. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Explain the cloud services
  • Ans. 

    Cloud services are on-demand computing resources provided over the internet.

    • Cloud services provide scalable and flexible computing resources

    • They can be categorized into Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS)

    • Examples of cloud services include Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about your latest accomplishment
  • Ans. 

    I successfully implemented a cloud-based solution for a large e-commerce company.

    • Designed and deployed a scalable and secure cloud infrastructure using AWS

    • Migrated the company's e-commerce platform to the cloud, resulting in improved performance and cost savings

    • Implemented automated monitoring and alerting systems to ensure high availability and reliability

    • Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather requirements...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your professional experience
  • Ans. 

    I have 5 years of experience as a Cloud Solution Architect, specializing in designing and implementing cloud-based solutions.

    • Designed and implemented cloud-based solutions for various clients, including migration of on-premises infrastructure to the cloud

    • Worked closely with cross-functional teams to gather requirements and develop architecture designs

    • Implemented best practices for security, scalability, and performance...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Tell me about an cloud migration solution
  • Ans. 

    A cloud migration solution involves moving an organization's data and applications from on-premises infrastructure to a cloud environment.

    • Assess current infrastructure and identify applications and data to be migrated

    • Choose a cloud provider and determine the appropriate cloud services

    • Develop a migration plan and timeline

    • Test the migration process and ensure data integrity

    • Execute the migration and monitor for any issues

    • ...

  • Answered by AI
Round 3 - HR 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Tell me about your professional journey
  • Ans. 

    I have had a diverse professional journey that has led me to become a Cloud Solution Architect.

    • Started my career as a software developer, gaining experience in various programming languages such as Java, C++, and Python.

    • Transitioned into a role as a systems engineer, where I focused on designing and implementing infrastructure solutions for clients.

    • Developed a keen interest in cloud technologies and obtained certificat...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Why do you want to switch?
  • Ans. 

    I want to switch because I am passionate about cloud technology and want to contribute to its growth and innovation.

    • Passionate about cloud technology

    • Opportunity to contribute to growth and innovation

    • Excited about the challenges and opportunities in the field

  • Answered by AI

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Difficulty level
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Process Duration
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Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. How to create vpc
  • Ans. 

    Creating a VPC involves defining a virtual network in the cloud environment.

    • Access the cloud provider's console or API

    • Define the IP address range for the VPC

    • Create subnets within the VPC

    • Configure route tables and internet gateways

    • Associate resources with the VPC

  • Answered by AI

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - Cloud computing services,vpc,ec2 ,creating iam ,cloud shell, azure,

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Oct 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Which cloud you have worked on
  • Ans. 

    I have worked on AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform.

    • Worked extensively on AWS services such as EC2, S3, RDS, and Lambda

    • Experience with Azure services like Virtual Machines, Blob Storage, and Azure Functions

    • Familiar with Google Cloud Platform services including Compute Engine, Cloud Storage, and Cloud Functions

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. Which automation tools you have worked
  • Ans. 

    I have worked with automation tools such as Ansible, Terraform, and Jenkins.

    • Ansible

    • Terraform

    • Jenkins

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Difference between AWS and Azure
  • Ans. 

    AWS and Azure are two major cloud computing platforms with differences in services, pricing, and market share.

    • AWS has a larger market share compared to Azure

    • Azure is known for its strong integration with Microsoft products

    • AWS offers a wider range of services compared to Azure

    • Azure provides hybrid cloud solutions with Azure Stack

    • Pricing models differ between AWS and Azure

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What are cloud concepts
  • Ans. 

    Cloud concepts refer to the fundamental ideas and principles behind cloud computing technology.

    • Cloud computing models (IaaS, PaaS, SaaS)

    • Virtualization

    • Scalability

    • Elasticity

    • On-demand self-service

    • Resource pooling

    • Metered service

    • Examples: AWS, Azure, Google Cloud

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
No response

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Sep 2024. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Cloud services types of cloud.
  • Ans. 

    Cloud services are categorized into three main types: Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS), Platform as a Service (PaaS), and Software as a Service (SaaS).

    • Infrastructure as a Service (IaaS) provides virtualized computing resources over the internet, such as virtual servers and storage.

    • Platform as a Service (PaaS) offers a platform allowing customers to develop, run, and manage applications without the complexity of build...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. AWS- Loadbalancer, VPC, autoscaling. DevOps- terraform, kubernetes

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

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Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
-
Process Duration
-
Result
-
Round 1 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels in OCI
  • Ans. 

    Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels are networking solutions in OCI for secure and reliable connectivity.

    • Fastconnect provides a private connection between on-premises network and OCI without going through the public internet.

    • IPsec tunnels create secure communication channels over the public internet between on-premises network and OCI.

    • Both Fastconnect and IPsec tunnels ensure data privacy, integrity, and availability for net...

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. How to enabled audit logs inOCI
  • Ans. 

    Enable audit logs in OCI for monitoring and compliance purposes.

    • Navigate to the OCI Console and select the compartment you want to enable audit logs for.

    • Go to 'Audit' under 'Identity' and click on 'Create Configuration'.

    • Choose the services you want to audit, set the log retention period, and specify the log object storage bucket.

    • Review and create the configuration to start logging audit events.

    • Monitor the audit logs in...

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. What is file storage
  • Ans. 

    File storage is a method of storing and organizing digital files in a structured manner.

    • File storage involves saving data in a structured format for easy retrieval and management

    • It can be done locally on a computer or on a network server

    • Examples include saving documents, images, videos, and other digital files on a computer's hard drive or in cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox

  • Answered by AI
  • Q2. What is alarm definition and event rules in OCI
  • Ans. 

    Alarm definition and event rules in OCI are used to monitor and manage resources based on predefined conditions.

    • Alarm definitions specify the conditions under which an alarm is triggered in OCI Monitoring service

    • Event rules define actions to be taken when specific events occur in OCI Events service

    • Both are essential for proactive monitoring and management of resources in OCI

  • Answered by AI

Skills evaluated in this interview

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
No response

I was interviewed in Jul 2024.

Round 1 - Coding Test 

2 questions are there 1 is a moderate dsa question & 2nd is a SQL question

Round 2 - Technical 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Go concurrency?
  • Q2. Some questions about AWS
Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Walk-in and was interviewed in Feb 2024. There were 3 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Tell me about your self
  • Ans. 

    Experienced Senior Cloud Engineer with a strong background in designing and implementing cloud solutions.

    • Over 8 years of experience in cloud computing

    • Proficient in AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud Platform

    • Designed and implemented scalable and secure cloud architectures

    • Strong background in automation and DevOps practices

    • Certified in AWS Solutions Architect and Azure Administrator

  • Answered by AI
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Discussion on managerial skill
Round 3 - HR 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Salary negotioation
Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Easy
Process Duration
Less than 2 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Naukri.com and was interviewed in Jan 2024. There were 2 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Simple interview asked basics on the Azure policy, landing zone, management groups.
Round 2 - Behavioral 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Asked about the current project related

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