Transitioning from an IT executive to a cloud engineering role involves mastering skills like cloud architecture, understanding services from providers like AWS or Azure, and proficiency in IaC. Develop expertise in containerization with tools like Docker and orchestration with Kubernetes. Familiarize yourself with serverless computing and ensure a strong foundation in networking concepts. Effective communication and leadership skills are crucial to lead cloud initiatives successfully. Continuous learning is key for a seamless transition. If you are interested in getting into this field, then check out the below video about Subham. How he secured a Cloud Engineer job with a good salary hike just after completing Intellipaat's cloud computing course.