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Kushagra Srivastava

Member since 2022

Silver League

12610 points
Level 2: Data Deep Dive Earned Jul 31, 2023 EDT
Get Started with Sensitive Data Protection Earned Jul 30, 2023 EDT
Level 1: AppDev and Infrastructure Earned Jul 22, 2023 EDT
DEPRECATED Networking Fundamentals on Google Cloud Earned Jul 22, 2023 EDT
The Basics of Google Cloud Compute Earned Jul 16, 2023 EDT
Level 2: Cloud security Earned Jun 15, 2023 EDT
Monitoring in Google Cloud Earned Jun 13, 2023 EDT
Get Started with Eventarc Earned Jun 12, 2023 EDT
Create a Secure Data Lake on Cloud Storage Earned Jun 12, 2023 EDT
Create a Streaming Data Lake on Cloud Storage Earned Jun 9, 2023 EDT
Level 1: Data with Google Cloud Earned Jun 9, 2023 EDT
Analyze Speech and Language with Google APIs Earned Jun 9, 2023 EDT
Get Started with Dataplex Earned Jun 8, 2023 EDT
Get Started with Looker Earned Jun 7, 2023 EDT
Level 1: Data, ML and API Skills Earned May 19, 2023 EDT
Get Started with API Gateway Earned May 18, 2023 EDT
Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud Earned May 17, 2023 EDT
Cloud Run Functions: 3 Ways Earned May 17, 2023 EDT
App Building with AppSheet Earned May 15, 2023 EDT
Streaming Analytics into BigQuery Earned May 12, 2023 EDT
Prepare Data for Looker Dashboards and Reports Earned May 9, 2023 EDT
Level 2: Data Exploration with Looker, BigQuery and Sheets Earned May 8, 2023 EDT
Use Functions, Formulas, and Charts in Google Sheets Earned May 7, 2023 EDT
Analyze BigQuery Data in Connected Sheets Earned May 6, 2023 EDT
Store, Process, and Manage Data on Google Cloud - Console Earned May 5, 2023 EDT
Level 1: Managing Resources and Data in the Cloud Earned May 5, 2023 EDT
Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources Earned May 5, 2023 EDT
New Year, New Skills: Blue Challenge (A) Earned Jan 26, 2023 EST

The demand for data skills is growing rapidly, and we want you to get ahead! According to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute, the demand for data scientists and analysts is expected to grow by 150% by 2025. There are a lot of different aspects to any data role, so it's important to start with the basics - and we’ve got you covered. Learn how to tap into ML APIs, dive into your first data lake, and learn how the experts think about securing data. No experience required.

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Complete the introductory Get Started with Sensitive Data Protection skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: using Sensitive Data Protection services (including the Cloud Data Loss Prevention API) to inspect, redact, and de-identify sensitive data in Google Cloud. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete the skill badge course, and final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Demand for cloud-skilled workers is rising. According to a report by Indeed, cloud computing jobs are expected to grow by 22% over the next five years, much faster than the average for all occupations. Play now to get hands-on experience building with Google Cloud's powerful coding and infrastructure management tools. Each lab teaches and tests your growing tech skills, and sets you on the path to your first Google Cloud credential.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Networking Fundamentals on Google Cloud quest, where you learn how to work with VPC networks and load balancers on Google Cloud. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the The Basics of Google Cloud Compute quest, where you learn how to work with virtual machines (VMs), persistent disks, and web servers using Compute Engine. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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There’s so much more to cloud security than making your passwords something other than “password”. As more and more businesses move their data and applications to the cloud, the importance of - and demand for - cloud security is growing exponentially. In fact, the demand for cloud security professionals is outpacing the supply: according to a report by Cybersecurity Ventures, there are roughly 3.5 million unfilled cybersecurity positions around the world in 2023. Unlock your cloud security potential with hands-on experience in the Arcade - each lab teaches and tests your growing tech skills, and sets you on the path to a Google Cloud credential.

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Earn the introductory skill badge by completing the Monitoring in Google Cloud course, where you learn how to use Cloud Monitoring tools.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Get Started with Eventarc quest, where you use Eventarc to create event triggers for different resources including Pub/Sub topics and Cloud Storage buckets. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Create a Secure Data Lake on Cloud Storage quest, where you use Cloud Storage, IAM, and Dataplex together to create a secure data lake on Google Cloud.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Create a Streaming Data Lake on Cloud Storage course, where you use Pub/Sub, Dataflow, and Cloud Storage together to create a streaming data lake on Google Cloud. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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The demand for data skills is growing rapidly, and we want you to get some of that sweet knowledge! According to a report by the McKinsey Global Institute, the demand for data scientists and analysts is expected to grow by 150% by 2025. Data can be used to identify trends, patterns, and insights that can help businesses improve their operations, products, and services - which makes data career paths highly valuable. There are a lot of different aspects to data science, so it's important to start with the basics - and we’ve got you covered. Kickstart your data skills discovery and get hands-on experience in the Arcade, with labs that help you learn and earn your first Google Cloud credential. No experience required.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Analyze Speech and Language with Google APIs quest, where you learn how to use the Natural Language and Speech APIs in real-world settings.

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Complete the introductory Get Started with Dataplex skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: creating Dataplex assets, creating aspect types, and applying aspects to entries in Dataplex.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Get Started with Looker quest, where you learn how to analyze, visualize, and curate data using Looker Studio and Looker. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Demand for cloud-skilled workers is rising. According to a report by Indeed, cloud computing jobs are expected to grow 22% over the next five years, much faster than the average for all occupations. And demand for machine learning jobs is expected to grow 75%. Want to grow your skills and take advantage of the opportunity? Level up your tech skills and get hands-on experience in the Arcade, with labs that help you learn and earn your first Google Cloud credential. No experience required.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Get Started with API Gateway quest, where you learn how to use API Gateway to deploy, secure, and manage APIs with a fully managed gateway. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Set Up an App Dev Environment on Google Cloud course, where you learn how to build and connect storage-centric cloud infrastructure using the basic capabilities of the of the following technologies: Cloud Storage, Identity and Access Management, Cloud Functions, and Pub/Sub. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this skill badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a skill badge that you can share with your network.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Cloud Run functions: 3 Ways course, where you learn how to use Cloud Run functions through the Google Cloud console and on the command line. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services. It tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this skill badge course, including the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the App Building with AppSheet course, where you learn how to build, configure, and publish apps using AppSheet.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Streaming Analytics into BigQuery quest, where you use Pub/Sub, Dataflow and BigQuery together to stream data for analytics. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this Skill Badge, and the final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Complete the introductory Prepare Data for Looker Dashboards and Reports skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: filtering, sorting, and pivoting data; merging results from different Looker Explores; and using functions and operators to build Looker dashboards and reports for data analysis and visualization. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete this skill badge course and the final assessment challenge lab to receive a skill badge that you can share with your network.

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Description: According to IDC, by 2026, 7 PB of data will be generated per second globally. But what you *do* with the data is what matters. Data is the heart of digital transformation and offers incredible opportunities for organizations to accelerate the most strategic business outcomes, like revenue and productivity. Want to grow your skills and take advantage of the opportunity? Play now to get hands-on experience with Google Cloud's powerful data tools. Each lab teaches and tests your growing tech skills, and sets you on the path to your first Google Cloud credential.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Use Functions, Formulas and Charts in Google Sheets quest, where you analyze data with functions and visualize data using charts. In this intermediate-level quest, you learn to search, validate, format and display data. A skill badge is an exclusive digital badge issued by Google Cloud in recognition of your proficiency with Google Cloud products and services and tests your ability to apply your knowledge in an interactive hands-on environment. Complete the skill badge quest, and final assessment challenge lab, to receive a digital badge that you can share with your network.

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Complete the Analyze BigQuery Data in Connected Sheets skill badge to demonstrate that you can use Connected Sheets to access, analyze, visualize, and share billions of rows of BigQuery data from your Google Sheets spreadsheet.

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Cloud Storage, Cloud Functions, and Cloud Pub/Sub are all Google Cloud Platform services that can be used to store, process, and manage data. All three services can be used together to create a variety of data-driven applications. In this skill badge you will use Cloud Storage to store images, Cloud Functions to process the images, and Cloud Pub/Sub to send the images to another application.

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More than 90% of IT leaders say they're looking to grow their cloud environments in the next several years, yet more than 80% of those same leaders identified a lack of skills as a barrier to growth. This means that tech skills (particularly cloud skills!) are in high demand. Want to grow your skills and take advantage of the opportunity? Play now to get hands-on experience with Google Cloud. Each lab teaches and tests your growing tech skills, and sets you on the path to your first Google Cloud credential. No experience required.

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This challenge lab tests your skills and knowledge from the labs in the Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources quest. You should be familiar with the content of labs before attempting this lab.

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New year, new skills! Add 23 (or so) new skills and techniques to your toolkit, while sampling certification-based learning paths. Whether you're thinking about Google Cloud's Data, DevOps or Networking certifications, or just exploring, this is the challenge to help you start your year strong.

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