JFrog's initiative to onboard a new cloud engineering team involved the creation of the JFrog CloudOps Academy, a tailored program designed to equip junior engineers with the necessary skills to integrate into the existing Production Engineering team, responsible for managing the efficiency and reliability of services on AWS, Azure, and GCP. The 10-week academy combined guided theory lessons with crucial hands-on experience in live cloud environments, emphasizing agile methodologies, iterative work practices, and automation skills. The program facilitated meaningful experience and mentorship, allowing new engineers to actively contribute to cloud maintenance tasks and enhance operational processes. This approach not only accelerated the onboarding process but also fostered a culture of knowledge sharing and problem-solving among team members, ultimately boosting workplace passion and curiosity while blending junior and senior engineers effectively.