my aws mastery manifesto
this document is more than a roadmap, i write this at a time where i can say my aws production experience has just started. it's a long way to go, this is my post to commit to the journey.
Srivatsa RV
6/13/20251 min read
i have the foundational knowledge. i know infrastructure. i understand the cloud. but now, it's time to operate at a new level: automation-first, thinking from software first principles while being architecture-aware.
this manifesto will:
anchor me in a clear direction
eliminate distractions
maintain momentum
turn intention into action
core beliefs that will guide me
time is scarce. waste is a luxury, every hour matters.
learning aws is not a checkbox, its a force multiplier
every aws service i learn has a place in a system
mastery begins with structure
speed matters. but clarity wins
my pledge - i will
dedicate focused blocks of study weekly (minimum of 1 hour/day)
apply every new concept in a hands-on lab or case-study
avoid watching or reading passively, i will build
set milestone reviews every sunday night
treat this not as an exam but as a skill upgrade for life
reminders i will keep visible
"capability to carry out the intended setup triumphs theoretical knowledge"
"the goal is to be the master systems one at a time, until 10k feet view is achieved."
"think like a software engineer, opiniate like an architect"
when i master aws
i will design better
automate more confidently
own what i deploy
contribute to infra that scales fearlessly
be ready for architecture, audit, failure, and success