Hey everyone,

I have 2 years of experience as a Python software engineer and some basic knowledge of machine learning. I’m looking to dive deeper and get hands-on with cloud platforms like Azure, AWS, or Google Cloud. My goal is to grind for a year, dedicating 4 hours each day to learning. I’d really appreciate any advice on:

1. Where to start: Given my basic knowledge, what foundational cloud services and ML tools should I focus on?

2. Learning path suggestions: Beginner-friendly courses, certifications, or resources that build up to advanced topics?

3. Practical projects: Ideas for small projects that gradually increase in complexity to solidify my skills.

4. Best practices: Tips on balancing theory and coding practice for someone at my stage.

5. Job and pay expectations: After a year of focused learning, what roles should I aim for, and what salaries can I expect in India or Canada?

I’m really motivated to build a solid foundation and would love to hear from anyone who has taken a similar path. Any advice would be greatly appreciated!

Thanks!