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Nishant Gupta

Member since 2026

Bronze League

1317 points
Skill Up Summer Earned May 11, 2026 EDT
Work Meets Play: Expressive Efficiency Earned May 11, 2026 EDT
Arcade Adventure: Modern App Deployment Earned May 10, 2026 EDT
Arcade Trail: Cloud Security and DevOps Foundations Earned May 6, 2026 EDT
Arcade Base Camp May 2026 Earned May 5, 2026 EDT
Manage Kubernetes in Google Cloud Earned Apr 29, 2026 EDT
Inspect Rich Documents with Gemini Multimodality and Multimodal RAG Earned Apr 20, 2026 EDT
Monitor Environments with Google Cloud Managed Service for Prometheus Earned Apr 20, 2026 EDT
Implement DevOps Workflows in Google Cloud Earned Apr 18, 2026 EDT
Use Machine Learning APIs on Google Cloud Earned Apr 18, 2026 EDT
Implement CI/CD Pipelines on Google Cloud Earned Apr 18, 2026 EDT
Deploy and Manage Apigee X Earned Apr 18, 2026 EDT
Integrate BigQuery Data and Google Workspace using Apps Script Earned Apr 17, 2026 EDT
Monitoring in Google Cloud Earned Apr 17, 2026 EDT
Use APIs to Work with Cloud Storage Earned Apr 17, 2026 EDT
Build LookML Objects in Looker Earned Apr 17, 2026 EDT
Organize and Govern Data with Dataplex Earned Apr 16, 2026 EDT
Google DeepMind: Train A Small Language Model Earned Apr 16, 2026 EDT
Streaming Analytics into BigQuery Earned Apr 16, 2026 EDT
Develop with Apps Script and AppSheet Earned Apr 15, 2026 EDT
App Engine: 3 Ways Earned Apr 15, 2026 EDT
Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources Earned Apr 15, 2026 EDT
Get Started with Sensitive Data Protection Earned Apr 15, 2026 EDT
Use Functions, Formulas, and Charts in Google Sheets Earned Apr 15, 2026 EDT
Analyze BigQuery Data in Connected Sheets Earned Apr 15, 2026 EDT
Implement Event-Driven Messaging and Automation Workflows Earned Apr 15, 2026 EDT
Using the Google Cloud Speech API Earned Apr 15, 2026 EDT
Build Real World AI Applications with Gemini and Imagen Earned Apr 14, 2026 EDT
Prompt Design in Vertex AI Earned Apr 13, 2026 EDT
Works Meet Play: Skills Spawn Earned Apr 9, 2026 EDT
Arcade Voyage: Modern Application Development Earned Apr 6, 2026 EDT
Arcade Base Camp April 2026 Earned Apr 5, 2026 EDT
Arcade Trail: Data Migration Earned Apr 4, 2026 EDT
Arcade Adventure: GKE Operations and Networking Earned Apr 2, 2026 EDT
Dialogue Design Earned Apr 2, 2026 EDT
Create Your First Gemini Enterprise Application Earned Apr 1, 2026 EDT
Create and Manage Bigtable Instances Earned Apr 1, 2026 EDT
Explore Generative AI with the Gemini API in Vertex AI Earned Mar 31, 2026 EDT
App Building with AppSheet Earned Mar 31, 2026 EDT
Arcade Base Camp March 2026 Earned Mar 19, 2026 EDT
Arcade March 2026 Sprint 4 Earned Mar 18, 2026 EDT
Arcade Adventure: Security, Data, and Cloud Operations Earned Mar 18, 2026 EDT
Arcade Trail: Automation and Analytics Earned Mar 18, 2026 EDT
Work Meets Play: Metrics in Motion Earned Mar 16, 2026 EDT
Arcade March 2026 Sprint 1 Earned Mar 16, 2026 EDT
Gemini for Data Scientists and Analysts Earned Mar 15, 2026 EDT
Arcade March 2026 Sprint 3 Earned Mar 14, 2026 EDT
Arcade March 2026 Sprint 2 Earned Mar 14, 2026 EDT
Arcade Voyage: AI and Cloud Deployment Earned Mar 14, 2026 EDT

A season to build, experiment, and grow—one skill at a time. You’ll start with the fundamentals of networking, creating the foundation that connects everything together. From there, you’ll step into automation and application development using Cloud Scheduler, App Engine, and machine learning APIs. By the end, you’ll have a more confident, hands-on understanding of how modern applications are built, connected, and run on the cloud.

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As platforms grow, maintaining speed, reliability, and seamless user experiences becomes critical. Inspired by Bobble AI and its journey to support millions of real-time interactions, this challenge explores how cloud-native systems are designed for efficiency at scale. You’ll work with Docker and Kubernetes to run and orchestrate applications, while also using IAM, Cloud Storage, and Monitoring to manage access, data, and performance. The result: a clearer view of how the right mix of containers, automation, and observability keeps modern applications fast, resilient, and efficient.

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Building and running applications on Google Cloud can take many forms—and this adventure brings them together. Get hands-on with App Engine, Cloud Run, Kubernetes Engine, and Compute Engine as you deploy applications, manage scaling, and explore modern architectures, including the shift from monolithic to microservices.

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Securing applications and streamlining delivery go hand in hand in modern cloud environments. In this trail, you’ll work with tools like Cloud KMS, Identity-Aware Proxy, and service accounts to manage access and protect resources. You’ll also explore private Kubernetes clusters, artifact management, and build CI/CD pipelines with Cloud Build—bringing together the essentials of cloud security and DevOps in practice.

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Welcome to Base Camp, where you’ll develop key Google Cloud skills (available in Spanish and Portuguese too!) and earn an exclusive credential that will open doors to the cloud for you. No prior experience is required!

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Complete the intermediate Manage Kubernetes in Google Cloud skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: managing deployments with kubectl, monitoring and debugging applications on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and continuous delivery techniques.

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Complete the intermediate Inspect Rich Documents with Gemini Multimodality and Multimodal RAG skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: using multimodal prompts to extract information from text and visual data, generating a video description, and retrieving extra information beyond the video using multimodality with Gemini; building metadata of documents containing text and images, getting all relevant text chunks, and printing citations by using Multimodal Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) with Gemini.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Monitor Environments with Google Cloud Managed Service for Prometheus skill badge course, where you learn Kubernetes Monitoring with Google Cloud Managed Service for Prometheus.

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Complete the intermediate Implement DevOps Workflows in Google Cloud skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: creating git repositories with Cloud Source Repositories, launching, managing, and scaling deployments on Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE), and architecting CI/CD pipelines that automate container image builds and deployments to GKE.

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Earn the advanced skill badge by completing the Use Machine Learning APIs on Google Cloud course, where you learn the basic features for the following machine learning and AI technologies: Cloud Vision API, Cloud Translation API, and Cloud Natural Language API.

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Earn the intermediate skill badge by completing the Implement CI/CD Pipelines on Google Cloud skill badge course where you learn how to use Artifact Registry, Cloud Build, and Cloud Deploy. You interact with the Google Cloud console, Google Cloud CLI, Cloud Run, and GKE. This course teaches you how to build continuous integration pipelines, store and secure artifacts, scan for vulnerabilities, attest to the validity of approved releases. Additionally, you get hands-on experience deploying applications to both GKE and Cloud Run.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Deploy and Manage Apigee X skill badge course, where you learn about the Apigee X architecture, how to provision an Apigee X organization within a Google Cloud project, the management of Apigee X using the Apigee API and UI, and the use of Cloud Armor and Apigee threat protection policies to protect your APIs.

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Complete the introductory Integrate BigQuery Data and Google Workspace using Apps Script skill badge course to demonstrate skills in connecting Workspace products with BigQuery via AppSheet.

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Complete the introductory Monitoring in Google Cloud skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: using Cloud Monitoring tools to monitor resources on Google Cloud.

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Complete the introductory Use APIs to Work with Cloud Storage skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: using APIs to work with Cloud Storage resources, including the Cloud Storage API.

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Complete the introductory Build LookML Objects in Looker skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: building new dimensions and measures, views, and derived tables; setting measure filters and types based on requirements; updating dimensions and measures; building and refining Explores; joining views to existing Explores; and deciding which LookML objects to create based on business requirements.

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Complete the introductory Organize and Govern Data 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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Complete the advanced Google DeepMind: Train A Small Language Model skill badge by completing this course to demonstrate skills in the following: formulating real-world language model research problems; building a simple tokenizer; preparing a dataset for training a transformer language model; running the training loop of a small language model. Access this lab at no-cost by signing up for the no-cost subscription. Receive 35 free credits each month!

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Streaming Analytics into BigQuery skill badge course, where you use Pub/Sub, Dataflow and BigQuery together to stream data for analytics.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Develop with Apps Script and AppSheet skill badge course, where you learn how to build chat bots and how to use the script editor in any document.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the App Engine`:` 3 ways course, where you learn how to use App Engine with Python, Go, and PHP.

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Complete the introductory Monitor and Manage Google Cloud Resources skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: granting and revoking IAM permissions; installing monitoring and logging agents; creating, deploying, and testing an event-driven Cloud Run function.

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Complete the introductory Get Started with Sensitive Data Protection skill badge course 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.

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Complete the intermediate Use Functions, Formulas and Charts in Google Sheets skill badge course to demonstrate skills in the following: analyzing data with functions; visualizing data using charts; and searching, validating, formatting, and displaying data.

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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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Earn a skill badge by completing the Implement Event-Driven Messaging and Automation Workflows skill badge course, where you learn how to use Pub/Sub through the Cloud console, how Cloud Scheduler jobs can save you effort, and when Pub/Sub Lite can save you money on high-volume event ingestion.

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Earn a skill badge by completing the Using the Google Cloud Speech API skill badge course, where you learn how create a Speech-to-Text API request, transcribe audio speech to text, and transcribe speech.

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Complete the introductory Build Real World AI Applications with Gemini and Imagen skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: image recognition, natural language processing, image generation using Google's powerful Gemini and Imagen models, deploying applications on the Vertex AI platform.

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Complete the introductory Prompt Design in Vertex AI skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: prompt engineering, image analysis, and multimodal generative techniques, within Vertex AI. Discover how to craft effective prompts, guide generative AI output, and apply Gemini models to real-world marketing scenarios.

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Online games can get unpredictable. One update drops, a new event goes live—and suddenly, thousands of players are logging in at the same time. That’s where the backend really gets tested. Companies like Com2uS rely on cloud infrastructure to handle exactly this kind of pressure without things falling apart. Here, you’ll work through the same building blocks—setting up networks, handling secure connections, and deploying apps with Docker and Kubernetes. You’ll add authentication, keep an eye on things with logging, and move data when needed. It’s the kind of work that keeps everything running smoothly while players just focus on the game.

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On Google Cloud, building an app usually means handling more than just the code. You’ll need to deploy it, connect services, and keep things running properly. In this voyage, you’ll host a web app, set up a deployment pipeline, and build a REST API with Cloud Run. You’ll also try out Flutter and set up a Python development environment. You’ll work with VPC networks, load balancing, and clean up unused resources along the way. It’s a practical set of tasks that reflects how apps are actually run on Google Cloud.

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Welcome to Base Camp, where you’ll develop key Google Cloud skills (available in Spanish and Portuguese too!) and earn an exclusive credential that will open doors to the cloud for you. No prior experience is required!

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A lot of cloud work comes down to moving data, managing access, and making sense of what’s happening behind the scenes. In this trail, you’ll migrate a MySQL database to Google Cloud, work with IAM permissions using gcloud, and analyze network traffic with VPC Flow Logs. You’ll also store and manage media files, prepare data with Dataprep, and build reports using Looker Studio and LookML. There’s even a lab on measuring Speech-to-Text accuracy. It’s a mix of tasks that shows how data is handled, monitored, and used across different parts of Google Cloud.

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Google Kubernetes Engine (GKE) is all about running and managing containerized applications without worrying too much about the underlying setup. In this adventure, you’ll get hands-on with how things actually work—managing workloads, debugging issues, and trying out autoscaling. You’ll also explore Autopilot, run load tests, and work with private clusters and network access. By the end, you’ll have a clearer sense of how GKE setups are put together and handled in practice.

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78%—or nearly 8 in 10—business leaders say Google Cloud helps them stay ahead in the age of AI. A big part of that comes down to how teams build and connect intelligent systems. Here, you’ll build and manage conversational agents, and use speech-to-text and translation APIs to handle different types of input. You’ll also move from monolithic apps to microservices on GKE, connect workflows using webhooks, and use observability tools to keep track of what’s happening. IAM comes in as well to manage access where needed. It’s a practical look at how these pieces are used together in real setups.

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Create your first Gemini Enterprise application to earn a skill badge! Connect diverse data sources to your application to build a powerful, unified search and analysis engine. Master advanced capabilities like deep research agents, multi-agent ideation, and NotebookLM for focused analysis.

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Complete the introductory Create and Manage Bigtable Instances skill badge to demonstrate skills in the following: creating instances, designing schemas, querying data, and performing administrative tasks in Bigtable including monitoring performance and configuring node autoscaling and replication.

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Complete the intermediate Explore Generative AI with the Gemini API in Vertex AI skill badge to demonstrate skills in text generation, image and video analysis for enhanced content creation, and applying function calling techniques within the Gemini API. Discover how to leverage sophisticated Gemini techniques, explore multimodal content generation, and expand the capabilities of your AI-powered projects.

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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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Welcome to Base Camp, where you’ll develop key Google Cloud skills (available in Spanish and Portuguese too!) and earn an exclusive credential that will open doors to the cloud for you. No prior experience is required!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 4 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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Over 80% of security breaches are linked to misconfigurations and weak access controls — which is why mastering cloud security and automation matters. In this adventure, you’ll detect and investigate threats with Security Command Center, create IAM custom roles, and secure digital transactions using Confidential Space. You’ll also strengthen your data and infrastructure skills by working with Datastore, Pub/Sub, Cloud Storage APIs, data joins and warehousing techniques, load balancers, Terraform, and CI/CD pipelines with Jenkins on Kubernetes Engine. Together, these labs help you build secure, reliable, and scalable cloud environments with confidence.

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Modern cloud teams rely on automation and strong platform knowledge to move faster and smarter. In this trail, you’ll deploy Kubernetes Load Balancers and Cloud SQL using Terraform, strengthen observability with Cloud Logging, and customize analytics experiences in Looker using Liquid. You’ll also put your knowledge to the test through role-based Arcade Quizzes — from Data Practitioner and Database Engineer to Workspace Administrator — sharpening both your technical confidence and real-world readiness.

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Great data experiences don’t happen by accident — they’re modeled, optimized, and scaled with intent. In this challenge, you’ll build a strong foundation with Looker by creating modeled queries, defining measures and dimensions, modularizing LookML with extends, and refining logic using functions and operators. You’ll filter Explores, merge results, and sort insights to uncover what truly matters. You’ll also enhance performance with caching and explore distributed processing with Dataproc. These are the same capabilities that Zoomcar used on Google Cloud to modernize its data stack — and now, you get to build them too!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 1 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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In this course, you learn how Gemini, a generative AI-powered collaborator from Google Cloud, helps analyze customer data and predict product sales. You also learn how to identify, categorize, and develop new customers using customer data in BigQuery. Using hands-on labs, you experience how Gemini improves data analysis and machine learning workflows. Duet AI was renamed to Gemini, our next-generation model.

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This month's Arcade Sprint 3 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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This month's Arcade Sprint 2 is live! It's designed for quick learning. Since the labs are open all month, there's no rush; just jump in when you have the time. You'll earn 1 Arcade Point and a new skill with each step. It's that simple: grab your point and keep the momentum going!

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Over 85% of enterprises are accelerating AI and cloud adoption to stay ahead. In this voyage, you’ll prepare and protect data using Dataprep and the Cloud Data Loss Prevention API, scan for vulnerabilities, and validate workloads. You’ll also build and deploy modern applications using Cloud Build, GKE pipelines, App Engine Flexible, and Artifact Registry — while creating AI-powered solutions with Vertex AI, Gemini, and Speech-to-Text. Together, these labs help you secure data, deploy confidently, and build intelligent cloud applications at scale.

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