When NAB Engineer Avinash Chaudary recently completed his AWS Cloud Certification, it marked the 6000th cloud certification achieved through NAB’s Global Tech Academy and Cloud Guild program since its inception in 2018.
As the digital landscape continues to expand, these qualifications are crucial for fostering a continuous learning environment at NAB. This effort is aimed at delivering exceptional customer experiences by ensuring that their technologists are well-equipped with the necessary skills.
NAB Group Executive Technology & Enterprise Operations Patrick Wright emphasized the importance of engineering excellence in creating world-class customer experiences. "If we want to deliver great experiences for our customers, we need the best, most highly-skilled technologists in the world," Mr. Wright stated. He added that he wants all technologists at NAB to be excellent engineers capable of solving significant challenges to enhance customer experience.
Paul Silver, Head of Global Tech Academies at NAB, highlighted the necessity of continuous learning given the rapid pace of technological advancement. "Our Tech Academy operates across our global teams to ensure they are supported with training and education to aid continuous learning," he explained. The academy offers practical learning opportunities in areas such as Cloud, Software Development, Reliability Engineering, and new technologies like GenAI tooling including Amazon Q.
This milestone coincides with NAB's 'Engineering Month,' which includes over 25 events designed to foster innovation and skill-building among technologists. These events feature external speakers, hackathons, and learning sessions focused on maintaining engineering excellence.
Avinash Chaudary expressed appreciation for NAB's support in staying current with technological advancements since joining in 2022. "Technology is moving so fast and being supported to stay up-to-date with the latest tools, resources and practices is crucial," Avinash said. He noted that obtaining certification has enhanced his understanding of tools used in his work, enabling him to solve problems more efficiently and contribute meaningfully to discussions about building better solutions for customers.
NAB’s Tech Academy offers various programs for upskilling and reskilling individuals starting or transitioning into tech careers. The latest intake for the NAB StarCamp Internship program is currently open for applications.