About me
Hello, my name is Zihan Izhar Bin Azahir, but I go by Zi. At the age of 19, I was born in a beautiful town called Kota Bharu and am currently in my first year of a degree programme in Network and Computer Security. As a child, I was a very active person who enjoyed interacting with others. As a result, my life philosophy is "Focus on making yourself better, not on thinking you are better."
I modified my dreams a few times as I grew up, depending on my current interests. However, one day I learned about computer science classes, which has piqued my interest in a variety of topics, particularly those relating to modern technology. Perhaps this is why I was drawn to Network and Computer Security and decided to seek a degree in this sector. Because I am full of imagination and dedication, I believe that after I understand what Network and Computer Security is all about, I will be able to build or invent something valuable for the general public. If my plan does not go as planned, I can follow another desire of becoming an educator in this field of study because I want to be able to contribute in a variety of ways to the profession that I am passionate about.
- First name: ZIHAN IZHAR BIN AZAHIR
- Student ID: A21EC0241
- Display name: ZIHAN IZHAR BIN AZAHIR
AWS CERTIFICATE
AWS REFLECTION
1.A Summary of what you have gained from completing the course(get a badge)
After thoroughly going through the completion of the given 10 modules provided by the AMAZON WEB SERVICES TRAINING AND CERTIFICATION ON THE AWS ACADEMY GRADUATE-AWS Academy Cloud Foundations, I was able to obtain an AWS Badge and its certificate after completing the short course.
2.Your motivation to complete this project
According to what I've learned and been taught, the technology and information system business is progressively utilising cloud computing, with AWS being one of them. Because of that piece of information, it piqued my interest to learn more about AWS Cloud Computing, because I knew nothing about it at the moment. I'm delighted this AWS short course Academy exists and has been a means for students to learn and get trained about it digitally. This self-taught adventure was not simply because it took a lot of time and effort to complete, but I still have the strong desire to finish it because the themes became more intriguing as the modules progressed. In reality, understanding this in my TIS course benefited me a lot because I don't have to worry about learning it on my own in the future because I've already been introduced to the foundation of AWS through the AWS Academy in my semester 1 TIS subject.
3. Your opinion whether getting the badge is easy or difficult? Which modules is the easiest/most difficult?
Obtaining the badge is simple if you are passionate about cloud computing; but, if you find this topic difficult to consume and grasp, it may be tedious for you because it offers a wealth of useful knowledge and background. In my perspective, as I previously stated, I am quite interested in how cloud computing works and am eager to learn more about it. The language barrier, especially when fancy terminology or deep vocab are employed, must be the most difficult element for me. Apart from that, allocating time to complete all modules was a difficulty for me as well, but Dr always pushed us and reminded us to finish on time, so I completed it and received the badge at the end. Aside from that, module 7 is the hardest for me to comprehend.
4. What is a badge worth?
The AWS digital badge would be beneficial to my future professional résumé. My employer can see that I am comfortable with the fundamentals of AWS Cloud Computing, therefore if I work for a company that uses other cloud computing services in the future, such as Microsoft Azure, it should not be an issue for me because I am already familiar with the concept
5. Feedback on whether getting the badge to improve your knowledge and skills on Cloud Computing
Without a doubt, yes, because I get to participate in a hands-on lab test and understand the usage and capabilities of the AWS cloud services. In the future, I'd like to attend any cloud computing-related seminars to broaden my knowledge and improve my skills.
6. Your opinion on whether every company should shift to Cloud Computing?
In this twenty-first century 4IR era, cloud computing offers a plethora of benefits and features that it may offer to existing businesses. However, whether or not a firm's fund is sufficient to invest in it, as well as the size of the organisation, are all factors to consider.
7. Your opinion on whether every computer science /UTM student should learn Cloud Computing?
I believe it is dependent on your area of interest. However, I strongly advise you to obtain the badge as soon as possible because it is a simple badge to obtain because you do not need to spend any money on special equipment to complete the modules, and the information, demos, videos, and even the lab can all be completed virtually on the screen. As a result, it is a simple task for us, and there is no practical exam to complete the badge. I believe it is dependent on your area of interest. However, I strongly advise you to obtain the badge as soon as possible because it is a simple badge to obtain because you do not need to spend any money on special equipment to complete the modules, and the information, demos, videos, and even the lab can all be completed virtually on the screen. As a result, it is a simple task for us, and there is no practical exam to complete the badge.
8. Any advice to your friends who have not gotten the AWS badge yet?
Friends, don't be frightened to learn new things; this badge will help you advance in your career and even in your assignments! Do not give up halfway through each module because, believe me, your hard effort will be rewarded when you receive the news that you have completed the courses and received the AWS Badge.
9. What is your direction after completing the badge?
I'll do my best to attend any online seminar or Industrial Talk related to Cloud Computing topics that come up, and if I come across any, I'll share some information about it on my various social media platforms. Aside from that, I'll try to self-learn and obtain reading materials for various cloud computing service providers like Alibaba Cloud, Microsoft Azure, Google Cloud, and others so that I can compare them.
10. Your opinion about getting the AWS badge that is included in SECP1513 subject
I've previously expressed my gratitude for this, and I'll do so again now that the AWS badge has been integrated into the TIS subject study syllabus. If this chance had not presented itself, I would have been scrambling to find online resources to learn and train myself to use cloud computing service providers in the future if my line of work required it. It's great that university professors encourage students to get certified, and it's also free, which is a plus for us students. As a result, I'm grateful that TIS provided me with an open avenue to self-learn AWS cloud computing.
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TECHNOLOGY AND INFORMATION SYSTEM REFLECTION
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In my reflection, I believe I learned a lot while working on the project from beginning to end. During the project's completion, I learnt more about AWS, particularly how useful it is for creating and finishing projects. It provides a lot more benefits for individuals who spend more money, but it's plenty for us to finish our job. In addition, I learnt how to make a quick mockup utilising the Marvel website and how simple it is to turn a modest notion into something larger. In terms of vision, my purpose for completing this project is only to aid individuals who may be experiencing the same difficulty and to assist them in any way possible, as well as to support those who have a dream to build something for the greater good of the world. Initially, I did not consider anything other than completing this project because it is my responsibility as a student, but as time has passed, I have come to believe that it is also my responsibility as a student to help create a better future for the future generations.
The majority of the troubles that arose during this project sprang from our initial uncertainty and disorientation when we were given the project. It rapidly becomes frustrating and perplexing among members because we clearly do not know what to do or where to begin. Despite this, we aren't ones to give up or do nothing, so we manufactured our first problem, as well as the solution to it. We decided that teamwork is the most crucial factor in making this project a success after our initial breakthrough, and that everything after that seemed to be moving swimmingly, with only minor challenges, concerns, and problems that we could quickly resolve. Nonetheless, we received the most of our assistance from Dr. Hairudin, who never tyres of supporting us on this issue, regardless of whether we have a set appointment or not. I believe that, now that this project, including the first, second, and third parts, has come to a close, I will continue to do research on Computer and Network Security projects, as well as anything else related to Computer Science, in order to gain a better understanding of the aforementioned subjects, as well as the difficulty of extending my knowledge and determining how far my knowledge in terms of Computer and Network Security is.
Communication and critical thinking are vital to me in my future life. Since I was in primary school, I've suffered with communication. Oral speeches are the thing that scares me the most, and just thinking about them gives me the creeps. When it comes to speaking, I believe the most essential thing is confidence, and when I lack confidence, I lack communication skills, which is why I believe it is especially important for me to develop my communication so that I do not have any problems in the future. Furthermore, critical thinking is extremely and equally important in order to secure my future because I believe that in order for something to succeed, you must be able to analyse available facts, evidence, observations, and arguments in order to form a judgement, which includes the rational, sceptical, and unbiased analysis or evaluation of factual evidence. If one does not use critical thinking in the workplace, the results will be delayed and occasionally unsuccessful; nevertheless, this is all based on my personal experience in the past, which is why I believe critical thinking is vital to improving my industry potential.
That's all I have to say about my thoughts on this course. Dr Hairudin is one of the friendliest lecturers I've ever encountered during my first semester at UTM, and she is highly mindful of her students. Dr Hairudin always plans ahead of time, which makes me feel very safe under his supervision. For example, he completes the syllabus quickly rather than following the schedule to ensure that we have enough time to complete and submit our project on time. Despite the fact that we finished the curriculum early in the semester, I felt that no knowledge was left out, and Dr Hairudin always described topics in real-life scenarios. Dr Hairudin is an excellent educator, and I am grateful to be one of his pupils.