Embarking on the journey from India to the US on an F1 visa and eventually transitioning to an H1B has been a transformative experience for me. Along the way, I've encountered challenges, sought clarity, and found invaluable support from mentors on platforms like LinkedIn. Their guidance has been instrumental in shaping my path, and now, it's my turn to pay it forward. My background I have 6 years of work experience in India after my Btech (CS) I completed my masters from University of Texas at Dallas (2021), in Information technology and management, I was a teaching assistant for Machine learning and Big Data which qualified me for Instate Tuition fee. I then got a Co-op as a software engineer intern and finally accepted a Job offer in Amazon Web services. What I am here to offer for FREE? I'm here to extend a helping hand and offer my insights based on my personal journey to anyone in need. Whether you're navigating the university selection process, preparing for job interviews, or simply seeking advice on any aspect of your journey, I'm here to lend an ear and provide assistance. Big Data on AWS As a Cloud Support Engineer specializing in Big Data at Amazon Web Services (AWS), I've delved deep into the intricate world of cloud computing. My passion lies in unraveling complex big data challenges for global enterprise clients on AWS Elastic MapReduce (EMR), utilizing a tech stack that includes Elastic MapReduce, AWS Cloud, YARN, HDFS, Apache Spark, Java/JVM, Kerberos, and Amazon S3. But beyond technical expertise, I'm also eager to hear about your own cloud journey and how you're harnessing the power of big data. Let's exchange ideas, share experiences, and work together towards achieving your goals.