AWS Bites 138. How Do You Become A Cloud Architect?
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Jan 10, 2025 Explore the exciting journey to becoming a cloud architect! Learn about essential skills, from technical expertise to vital soft skills. Discover practical tips for transitioning from developer to architect roles. Delve into architectural frameworks and design patterns that guide effective cloud solutions. Find out why collaboration and community engagement are crucial. Plus, uncover the importance of foundational knowledge in distributed systems and integration for success in the cloud!
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Focus Deeply on One Cloud Provider
- Cloud architects must understand both traditional systems and specific cloud platforms deeply.
- Mastering one cloud provider is more feasible than superficially knowing many.
Build Core Technical Skills
- Gain a foundational understanding of networking, security, operating systems, and databases.
- Also, develop programming skills to automate and build applications when necessary.
Architecture Is A Team Effort
- Architecture involves collaborative decision-making across teams, not just architects.
- The architect sets vision and guides principles, fostering team-wide ownership of solutions.
