I’m Prasad, a Senior DevOps Engineer with 10+ years of experience in the IT industry, specializing in Cloud, DevOps, CI/CD, Kubernetes, AWS and Azure. I recently made the move from India to Abu Dhabi after successfully navigating the UAE job-search process through LinkedIn, networking, recruiter conversations and interview preparation. Along the way, I learned a lot about building a UAE-focused resume, optimizing LinkedIn, connecting with recruiters, finding relevant opportunities and preparing for the hiring process. Now that I’m in Abu Dhabi, I want to share my practical experience with other IT professionals who are planning to explore opportunities in the UAE. My approach is simple: real experience, practical guidance and actionable steps — no false promises.