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I applied for a senior partner solution architect. I've finished the first three loop interviews. I'll do one more today and do the last interview next week. Please wish me luck.
Reasons why you should be an AWS Solutions architect: 1) If you enjoy interacting with customers ( i.e. ppl )and understand their needs. 2) If you feel excited to learn and build new skills 3) If you want to provide advice and suggestions only ...rather than building it yourself. 4) if you don't want your roles to be defined 5) If you find role of AWS solution architect fulfilling.
I've been a solution architect for years, and can definitely attest to the info in this video. A key area of focus for me is interacting with customers and other technical folks to ensure that customers are getting the right solution to meet their needs. My goal is not to sell a specific technology or platform, but more to ensure they solve current and future problems.
@@muhammadali-rn4sd No, not really, but it depends on what role you're looking to get into. I think an understanding of software development is beneficial, but it's by no means necessary.
@muhammadali-rn4sd solution architect is a broad term. I worked in infrastructure design, but now I'm in presales. You won't know the difference just looking at titles. If you see specific programming languages, OOP, TDD, or similar terms, the role is for software architecture not system archieecture
If your role is a "AWS" solution architect, you are selling an "AWS" solution even if the right answer is "run it on-prem with Kubernetes". I was interviewing for a Cloud Solutions Architect role and was not particularly keen on joining the company I was interviewing for, so was willing to screw the interview. So I did ask them the same question - Am I expected to recommend a cloud based solution even if I feel a non cloud solution is a better fit? "Of Course not, we do what's best for the customer" was the reply. But I didn't hear from them after that. If your role as a word cloud in it, you are supposed to sell the cloud. If you are working for AWS, you definitely are supposed to sell AWS even if that's not the best fit for the customer.
I disagree with one of the reasons: "If you are not willing to continuously learn and build skills" - I think that we always will need to do that above all in any technical and computer-related career
#4 is definitely so true. Some customers will inquire of you about quite literally *everything!* even things that are completely out of scope??? At times it's hard. You really have to learn diplomacy and never respond like an annoyed parent chastising a child for continually pestering them. Great content btw!
Thanks for confirming that I DO want to be a solutions architect. Regarding reason 3, I have a workaround. I enjoy making a direct impact. The way I scratch this itch is I have my own side projects that allow me to be an architect, developer and engineer. And as a bonus it brings in a few extra dollars.
Thank you Lucy. Reason #1 was all I needed to see to know that a Solutions Architect isn't going to be for me. I'm in a place where I'm trying to figure out exactly what I want to do in tech and I've learned that IT Help Support and interacting with customers isn't quite what I'd like to do. I'll look into Cloud Architect, AI Engineering, or a software engineering position of some sort. Thank you again for this video Lucy!
Very helpful video. I now know with confidence that I’m not cut out to be a solutions architect! I’ve been a software developer for 20 years. AWS is an increasingly asked-for skill set in the positions I see. Cloud architecture is probably closer to what I should concentrate on.
As cloud eng with a dev background, I would say you define the reasons really well. This is precisely what I am facing now. Currently, I am planning and preparing to switch back to a dev role instead of a cloud engineer. ;D
Thank you Lucy, you answered some very important questions I had. Based on my previous experience with customers they can be a pain and I prefer to steer clear of them. I will look at other career paths.
Here in South Africa the role of a Solutions Architect is much more widely defined. Basically we are both Solutions Architect and Cloud Architect, and have a much closer working relationship with the Principal Engineer. I have 34 years experience in software development, and for many of those I played the role of architect, developer and support. In my next journey starting in a week I will be a Solutions Architect only and I feel my experience doing all those for many years have prepared me well.
Thanks Lucy for this video! I’ve just started my journey in the cloud, and now I clearly understand the role of a Solution Architect and its difference from a Cloud Architect.
The best solution architects are able to see beyond the technical challenges in front of them. They have a solid appreciation of the strategic / business challenges that their customer faces and utilise this to not only architect technical solutions, but solve solve business challenges and present new opportunities and ways of thinking.
I love how real this video is. We need more videos like this from careers. I'm glad how mentioned finding the right job fit personality. Very important
Quite insightful. I only see myself as an average fit for a Solutions Architect role.. My primary interest lies with DevOps and I'm currently striving in that path. After having watched several vids from you and others, I've realized the need to clearly define my path so I don't end up writing all AWS certification exams in series only to be clueless at the very end as to what role best fits me. The earlier one discovers his/her primary area of interest, the better one kick-start investing and building oneself in the respective area. I guess it's more conservative too in terms of resources that will be expended. In all, I think I'm a best fit for both roles, just that my preference for one surpasses the other. At certain point in life too, if you can't have what you love, you gotta love what you have😘😊
Thanks for watching as always! 🙌 That's definitely a great point - never good to just do certification exams just for the sake of it, without having an end goal. Let me know how your journey goes with exploring DevOps! 😄
Hey abass , i m currently on the devops path , i m cloud practitioner certified , what s the next AWS certificate you recommand for a non developper background ! SAA or Sysops?
@@mohamedchedly1784 Hi Muhamed, I'll probably allow Lucy to guide us through that.. For me however, I skipped the cloud practitioner exam and went for the Solutions architect Associate exam. While I hone my skills in DevOps with reading, taking courses and project based learning to encapsulate hands on and gathering related skills as opposed to just watching videos, I plan taking courses on Developer Associate and Sysops. After which I'll prepare extensively and go write DevOps Pro exam directly. That's my current road map.. Why I had to skip Dev Associate and Sysops exam and go for DevOps Pro is actually due to my lack of financial strength.. If you do have the means, taking Dev Associate and Sysops Exam will aid you a lot in your quest.
Thanks for putting up timestamps. It helped me go through your main points and quickly determine that this video isn’t for me rather than me having to sit through the whole thing.
Yep you're right, Amazon is a very customer-focused company. 😄 We like to say "we start with the customer, and work backwards" - so everything we do is in the customer's best interests and what we believe will benefit them
Thanks lucy. I had this feeling that I won't like the role but couldn't tell why. 3 out of 5 reasons of yours tell me that I should do something else. Thanks again.
Great content as always Lucy, keep going! I am getting my learning badges and later going for certifications, solutions architect is a role I am interested, and if not the knowledge will be useful as a software engineer as well.
Thank you Lucy, you described the 5 reasons why I should become a SA. With my history and experience in customer facing roles and an acceptance that the only certainty is uncertainty, I am convinced it is an ideal role for me. Thanks again.
This video solidified that Solutions Architect IS the Cloud role I want and believe I will find the most fulfilment in. Love the connecting of dots to Ikigai!! Thank you for this video 🙌🙏
Thank you so much for this video Lucy, I decided not to pursue Solutions Architect role, rather, I will focus either on Cloud engineering or DevSecOps engineer role
"Sharpening the saw" is at least half my job these days. I've been moving into a Solutions Architect role for years within my company. As part of that learning effort I've been working my way through the various AWS certifications. Thanks for this to show how I'm on the right track!
Going off #4, "if you want your role clearly defined," what are the cloud computing jobs (e.g. DevOps, Developer, SysOps) that do have clearly defined tasks day-to-day? Thank you so much for the helpful video!
A much needed video Lucy, thanks for uploading this. Most people blindly dive into solutions architecture, either cloud or in software development, but they don't have a clear cut idea of what the role actually involves. I've been getting trained in AWS since some time now and I'm targeting to get the CCP certificate to get into entry level jobs, and I don't feel inclined towards architecture. I'm more interested in sysops or networking or security specialisation in the long run, or even cloud support roles
Spot on! Let me tell you, I couldn't find ANY videos or articles explaining why people shouldn't become a Solutions Architect. That's why I felt the need to make the video 👍 Thanks for watching, and best of luck on your career journey 😄
This is a great video. This gives me more confidence to build my career in cloud computing coz I always love to learn more skills and I used to ask myself every day to keep learning🥰
Hi Lucy, I really liked your insight with regard to some of the critical characteristic of solutions architect. I have seen some of your other video which I found useful for the people focusing on aws career. Keep up the good work!!!!
Thanks, I appreciate it! Couldn't agree more - I believe in "intentional living" and living a life true to yourself. It does take some time to get there, and I can't say I'm completely at that stage. But I'm making progress towards doing more things that bring me joy & fulfilment!😊
I'm in my 50's trying my hand at tech. Finished the Google IT certification and I like the industry, now I'm in free code camp. I just heard about AWS love customer service and continued learning. But if AWS is not my cup of tea what would you recommend for someone my age who wants to be a nomad. Thanks
Try simple stuff like building a websites. That would work since you already have a bit of cloud knowledge, you can learn how to host a website. And develop you can you webflow or WIx.
Thanks for making the video. This is very helpful information. I recently achieved AWSsolutions architect associate, more as a way to enable additional certifications. It was hard to get the cert and it can be distracting in that I kind of feel I should be applying for roles utilizing those skills. Understanding more about what the role truly involves is helpful.
Wow this deep but exactly what I needed to hear. I definitely want to be one now, however that last question was powerful. Its the perfect mix of sales and tech I’ve been looking for. Thank you so much.
I love talking to customers/people in general, love to constantly learn and I like to do something different every single day I think this line of work would be a great fit for me 😂
Sounds Awesome to me, the fact that I just have to have deep understanding of things and not actually build them for customers makes this the perfect role.
Hey Lucy, as always you have explained things very well in simple to understand terms. It makes it easy for people to understand the role of Cloud Architect and Solutions Architect. Quick Qtns: 1) Do Solutions Architects specialize in different industries or technologies? 2) Other than progressing to become a Cloud Architect, what roles do Solutions Architect typically move into after a few years? Thank you!
Hey Ronald! I’m also an AWS Solutions Architect and I can answer your questions. (1) You can if you want. We have generalist SAs that cover the broader spectrum of our services, but we also have Specialist SAs that can dive deeper into specific technologies (e.g, an IoT SA) or industry (automotive, finance, pharma, energy…). (2) Because we span over multiple areas, we can move into different roles. The most tenured SAs usually move to some sort of technical leadership role, like CTO, directors, or any role where experience with technical decisions is important. SAs with less experience usually move to a role where building things play a bigger role.
Hi Lucy!!! Well, after watching this video. You just made me love this role the more😍😍😍. I can't wait to pass the exam, get certified and get a job as a AWS Solutions Architect 🕺🕺🕺. Thank you for all you do Lucy
I think I would do well in either position cloud architect, or SA. Although, I feel my experience, skills and knowledge would allow me to really excel in an SA role.
I have been writing code for over 2 decades now and using AWS for a little over 5 years, when I look at SA role I am looking at it from an IAAS part. I automate a great deal of tasks, and even have code that writes code. I have found that I advise the teams on what to do, and even write the CFN for them, but it gets butchered in the executing of it out and red-tape. I suppose I can lead them to the path but I cannot expect them to walk it. When it comes to AWS the most important thing that you can learn is the error messages that arise, and the quirks in the UI and CLI. Once you can speak AWS-lingo it is not so bad.
I am still going to keep going. I love working with people and customers. I worked at Babies and Toys R Us when they were around and that was tough dealing with angry customers when the holidays came around. The rest of the things you mentioned I feel that is skills that I will have to adapt and learn. This is not a easy career, but a challenging career and just fixing the same Chrome book laptops @ Lenovo is not going to cut it for me as I get bored easily. So I am looking for something that is not going be the same stuff everyday and that you will have to learn something new all the time. So I am up to the challenge even at age 41. I am ready just got to learn the Solutions Architect role and what every application does.
I’m preparing for the cloud practitioner exam right now. I’m still interested in solutions architect, but this video has definitely given me more to think about when choosing my path after the CP exam!
Feel lucky to get to know your super helpful channel, Lucy. - There are tons of AWS Services, but ofc SA won't use the entire services on their job right? Only some of the most important one like EC2 and friends. Do you mind to specifically share the AWS Services that normally used by SA? Maybe we can focus more on the specific topics 😊
Thanks for the support! 😊 Good question, instead of specific AWS services, I would focus on common architectural patterns. E.g. A traditional 3 tier web application (uses VPC, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront) I recommend searching up common architectural solutions and having a look at the corresponding AWS services. This will typically reflect what customers are looking for help on.
@@TechwithLucy This is a great tip. Are there any particular resources you would recommend for learning common architectural solutions? Keep up the great work. Thank you :)
Thank you for covering this topic. I wanted to become SA for the pay it offers but I still keep thinking is it really what I wanted? Now I'm kind of clueless. Main draw back for me is the first reason.
I appreciate the honest response! It depends, if you haven't worked much with customers before, who knows - you might up finding it enjoyable. 😄 However, if you've had experience working with customers and didn't like it at all, then it's better to consider a less client-facing role.
You should not become SA just for the pay it offers. Find your passion. You can make the same amount of money and even more when you love what you do. There are tons of jobs that offer a good pay. It's not easy to know if you like it until you finally try it. But you can ask yourself whether you would enjoy talking to customers, designing solutions, and learn and study constanly to provide the most cost effective solution.
My wife is a Principal Solutions Architect in AWS. She loves it and doesn’t travel all that much - although she works closely with her customers…she is constantly learning new skills.
Hey Lucy!! Thank you once again for clearly defining the role of solutions architect! You always break things down into it's simplest terms and I really appreciate that as it makes carving out my cloud path easier. Quick question, would you still recommend that we get the SAA certification if we think we wouldn't want to be a SA just to have more education in cloud, or not so much? I have a desire to be on the network design end of cloud and i've noticed that design principles are heavily covered in the SAA cert guide. Well thanks again and be well, be safe and Cheers!
Thanks for the support as always! 🙌 Yep, the SAA certification isn't just for people interested in becoming an AWS Solutions Architect. In fact, it does include a focus on networking concepts - would recommend 😊
As someone who's come from a developer background, I think the SAA certification was time well spent. It wasn't that difficult and it gave me a good perspective in terms of different solution options and the tech landscape.
Hi Lucy, I'm a Management Consultant and the way you detailed the role of a SA, it appears a lot like a Consultant.. just with a focus/specialization in the cloud. Would you say that's correct - a SA is pretty much a type of Consulant?
I thought about pursuing this role at one point, but went the Enterprise Architect route which also requires some level of cloud tech among other platforms to be effective.
Good point! I personally enjoy travelling for work (to other countries), but sometimes "commuting" between places between the country can be tricky / takes up a lot of time. Thankfully a lot of customer engagements these days have shifted to virtual / video calls now - and don't always require travel to the customer site😊
Amazing video!! I have to admit that I was a bit worried when I first saw the title but I completely align with everything you said. It is not always easy to describe the role of a Solutions Architect and you did that perfectly. Upstanding job Lucy.
That's exactly right! There are many jobs out there that are more internal-facing (e.g. Project managers, Software developers). People in those roles might still have to talk to customers sometimes - but no where as much as Solutions Architects need to.
I have been trying to understand how to have user, group, permissions in AWS cognito. I want to assign users to group and permissions to group through an interface available to the admin user from the product itself. The product will be built on AWS amplify using react js and graphql API
@Tech With Lucy. If I do want to get into the Cloud industry and I don't like dealing with customers. What other paths or work would you recommend for someone who really just does not like dealing with people up front, but does enjoy working with all kinds of networking, scripting and systems?
What was your background before you became an associate SA? How many years of AWS hands on experience did you have and how many certifications did you do before you applied to AWS? I am interested in transitioning into an AWS SA role in 2-3 years (currently working as an AWS consultant for a partner company)
Came to watch it because I thought no way Cloud based industry is for me. Coming out of this video, I feel like I can be a good fit in solutions architect role
What type of customers exactly looking for advises and help,what they trying to achieve exactly by reaching out ,any explanation on that please And thanks for your videos ,really helpful
I still want to pursue solutions architect!!! But I have a question non related what is the future of cloud with w3 coming to play? What can potentially happen to cloud engineers/jobs will things change to where we have to upskill even more? Because I’m interested in learning stuff in blockchain, tokenization in assets which Central banks are working on like India!!!!
Some SAs I know, have had web3 & blockchain discussions with their customers - usually the major banks. I haven't had a customer discussion about those technologies yet - but yes, if these technologies get adopted more and more, as Solutions Architects, we will all have to upskill to help customers who are looking to innovate in those fields. 😄
@@TechwithLucy thank you for the response. It’s gonna be pretty interesting how cloud changes to adapt and how things get automated over time from AI allowing for us to focus on more important things.
This is a very interesting video. Solutions Architect role indeed isn't for everyone, especially now that you mentioned it. I for one can't think of anything else I would rather be doing, not one Helping customers build their environment based on my advise and reasoning is sooooo satisfying. As a matter of fact, I think this poses a dilemma. What am I going to do when I retire??
AS an IT Specialist working in numerous roles such as AV support, desktop software support such as Outlook, MS word, excel etc, troubleshooting remote access issues. I've learned to teach users on a daily basis how to use and also configure different apps. I hold both AWS Practitioner and Architect certs but wanted some feedback on how to land an AWS Solutions Architect role i really love interacting and learning new technology with great passion. Please advise i would appreciate it.
Its sounding like.. You are an marketing agent and you have to sell some service to the customer, regardless of what he is asking for.... Keep learning new ways to sell by knowing more about your product and client vulnarabilities
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Hey Hi can you please make aws devops career path.. I want to transfer my career from full stack engineer to cloud devops mode.
@@RakeshBitling Thanks for the vid suggestion! Will add it onto the list of ideas 😊
@@TechwithLucy now i cancelled aws soln architect certification plan ..heading towards Devops mode
I applied for a senior partner solution architect. I've finished the first three loop interviews. I'll do one more today and do the last interview next week. Please wish me luck.
I am a TPM for a Saas company and I honestly love my role as PM/SA on projects...It is the research that does it for me!!
Reasons why you should be an AWS Solutions architect:
1) If you enjoy interacting with customers ( i.e. ppl )and understand their needs.
2) If you feel excited to learn and build new skills
3) If you want to provide advice and suggestions only ...rather than building it yourself.
4) if you don't want your roles to be defined
5) If you find role of AWS solution architect fulfilling.
Haha correct! 😊
@@TechwithLucy 😁
BTW, Thank-you for making these videos !! They are really helpful !! 👍🏻
the job itself is remote right?
@@CharlonClarkedepends if the employer wants you to be. But it can definitely be a remote
I've been a solution architect for years, and can definitely attest to the info in this video. A key area of focus for me is interacting with customers and other technical folks to ensure that customers are getting the right solution to meet their needs. My goal is not to sell a specific technology or platform, but more to ensure they solve current and future problems.
Bro is it necessary to learn code first?
@@muhammadali-rn4sd No, not really, but it depends on what role you're looking to get into. I think an understanding of software development is beneficial, but it's by no means necessary.
Thanks for the kind information, i am not good at coding could you please name some "roles" among this field. Would be very helpful for me
@muhammadali-rn4sd solution architect is a broad term. I worked in infrastructure design, but now I'm in presales. You won't know the difference just looking at titles. If you see specific programming languages, OOP, TDD, or similar terms, the role is for software architecture not system archieecture
If your role is a "AWS" solution architect, you are selling an "AWS" solution even if the right answer is "run it on-prem with Kubernetes". I was interviewing for a Cloud Solutions Architect role and was not particularly keen on joining the company I was interviewing for, so was willing to screw the interview. So I did ask them the same question - Am I expected to recommend a cloud based solution even if I feel a non cloud solution is a better fit? "Of Course not, we do what's best for the customer" was the reply. But I didn't hear from them after that. If your role as a word cloud in it, you are supposed to sell the cloud. If you are working for AWS, you definitely are supposed to sell AWS even if that's not the best fit for the customer.
I disagree with one of the reasons: "If you are not willing to continuously learn and build skills" - I think that we always will need to do that above all in any technical and computer-related career
#4 is definitely so true. Some customers will inquire of you about quite literally *everything!* even things that are completely out of scope??? At times it's hard. You really have to learn diplomacy and never respond like an annoyed parent chastising a child for continually pestering them. Great content btw!
Thanks for confirming that I DO want to be a solutions architect.
Regarding reason 3, I have a workaround. I enjoy making a direct impact. The way I scratch this itch is I have my own side projects that allow me to be an architect, developer and engineer. And as a bonus it brings in a few extra dollars.
Thank you Lucy. Reason #1 was all I needed to see to know that a Solutions Architect isn't going to be for me. I'm in a place where I'm trying to figure out exactly what I want to do in tech and I've learned that IT Help Support and interacting with customers isn't quite what I'd like to do. I'll look into Cloud Architect, AI Engineering, or a software engineering position of some sort.
Thank you again for this video Lucy!
Very helpful video. I now know with confidence that I’m not cut out to be a solutions architect!
I’ve been a software developer for 20 years. AWS is an increasingly asked-for skill set in the positions I see. Cloud architecture is probably closer to what I should concentrate on.
As cloud eng with a dev background, I would say you define the reasons really well. This is precisely what I am facing now.
Currently, I am planning and preparing to switch back to a dev role instead of a cloud engineer. ;D
Why?
Thank you Lucy, you answered some very important questions I had. Based on my previous experience with customers they can be a pain and I prefer to steer clear of them. I will look at other career paths.
Here in South Africa the role of a Solutions Architect is much more widely defined. Basically we are both Solutions Architect and Cloud Architect, and have a much closer working relationship with the Principal Engineer. I have 34 years experience in software development, and for many of those I played the role of architect, developer and support. In my next journey starting in a week I will be a Solutions Architect only and I feel my experience doing all those for many years have prepared me well.
Thanks Lucy for this video! I’ve just started my journey in the cloud, and now I clearly understand the role of a Solution Architect and its difference from a Cloud Architect.
Lucy, thank you for clarifying the difference between a solutions architect and a cloud architect.
I needed to see this, thanks! I've been in Tech sales and was considering the Solutions Architect path... this was insightful.
The best solution architects are able to see beyond the technical challenges in front of them. They have a solid appreciation of the strategic / business challenges that their customer faces and utilise this to not only architect technical solutions, but solve solve business challenges and present new opportunities and ways of thinking.
I love how real this video is. We need more videos like this from careers. I'm glad how mentioned finding the right job fit personality. Very important
love the channel mate, good work!
Thank you! 😊
Being in this role as a Solutions Architect is no different being a Doctor of Medicine. It's a continuous learning process. Nice video.
Quite insightful. I only see myself as an average fit for a Solutions Architect role.. My primary interest lies with DevOps and I'm currently striving in that path. After having watched several vids from you and others, I've realized the need to clearly define my path so I don't end up writing all AWS certification exams in series only to be clueless at the very end as to what role best fits me. The earlier one discovers his/her primary area of interest, the better one kick-start investing and building oneself in the respective area. I guess it's more conservative too in terms of resources that will be expended.
In all, I think I'm a best fit for both roles, just that my preference for one surpasses the other. At certain point in life too, if you can't have what you love, you gotta love what you have😘😊
Thanks for watching as always! 🙌 That's definitely a great point - never good to just do certification exams just for the sake of it, without having an end goal. Let me know how your journey goes with exploring DevOps! 😄
Hey abass , i m currently on the devops path , i m cloud practitioner certified , what s the next AWS certificate you recommand for a non developper background ! SAA or Sysops?
@@mohamedchedly1784 Hi Muhamed, I'll probably allow Lucy to guide us through that.. For me however, I skipped the cloud practitioner exam and went for the Solutions architect Associate exam. While I hone my skills in DevOps with reading, taking courses and project based learning to encapsulate hands on and gathering related skills as opposed to just watching videos, I plan taking courses on Developer Associate and Sysops. After which I'll prepare extensively and go write DevOps Pro exam directly. That's my current road map.. Why I had to skip Dev Associate and Sysops exam and go for DevOps Pro is actually due to my lack of financial strength.. If you do have the means, taking Dev Associate and Sysops Exam will aid you a lot in your quest.
Thanks for putting up timestamps. It helped me go through your main points and quickly determine that this video isn’t for me rather than me having to sit through the whole thing.
makes sense if you are working for AWS , you interact with customer since Amazon is a customer centric company .
Yep you're right, Amazon is a very customer-focused company. 😄 We like to say "we start with the customer, and work backwards" - so everything we do is in the customer's best interests and what we believe will benefit them
LOVE the ikigai concept you brought up at the end! Thank you.😁
Thanks lucy. I had this feeling that I won't like the role but couldn't tell why. 3 out of 5 reasons of yours tell me that I should do something else. Thanks again.
Great content as always Lucy, keep going!
I am getting my learning badges and later going for certifications, solutions architect is a role I am interested, and if not the knowledge will be useful as a software engineer as well.
Thanks for watching! 😊 All the best on your cloud journey 💪
Thank you Lucy, am on my path to being a Cloud Architect. However, I still like being a Solutions Architect. I am okay with the terms.
Thank you Lucy. Thank you for "IKIGAI" too. I will check it out. Great content.
Thank you Lucy, you described the 5 reasons why I should become a SA.
With my history and experience in customer facing roles and an acceptance that the only certainty is uncertainty, I am convinced it is an ideal role for me. Thanks again.
This video solidified that Solutions Architect IS the Cloud role I want and believe I will find the most fulfilment in. Love the connecting of dots to Ikigai!! Thank you for this video 🙌🙏
Thank you so much for this video Lucy, I decided not to pursue Solutions Architect role, rather, I will focus either on Cloud engineering or DevSecOps engineer role
"Sharpening the saw" is at least half my job these days. I've been moving into a Solutions Architect role for years within my company. As part of that learning effort I've been working my way through the various AWS certifications. Thanks for this to show how I'm on the right track!
Before a CSA, where were you from? Mind to share? Thanks
Amazed by the clarity, conciseness, and pronunciation! And by the way, I still want to become a Solutions Architect :)
Thanks!! 🙌 Awesome, I’ll make more videos on how to become a solutions architect 😄
this video came up in my recommendations and is definitely making me rethink this career path, but is exactly what I needed to see so thank you
Going off #4, "if you want your role clearly defined," what are the cloud computing jobs (e.g. DevOps, Developer, SysOps) that do have clearly defined tasks day-to-day? Thank you so much for the helpful video!
I love the Ikigai concept. I will read the book for sure! Thanks!
A much needed video Lucy, thanks for uploading this. Most people blindly dive into solutions architecture, either cloud or in software development, but they don't have a clear cut idea of what the role actually involves. I've been getting trained in AWS since some time now and I'm targeting to get the CCP certificate to get into entry level jobs, and I don't feel inclined towards architecture. I'm more interested in sysops or networking or security specialisation in the long run, or even cloud support roles
Spot on! Let me tell you, I couldn't find ANY videos or articles explaining why people shouldn't become a Solutions Architect. That's why I felt the need to make the video 👍 Thanks for watching, and best of luck on your career journey 😄
This is a great video. This gives me more confidence to build my career in cloud computing coz I always love to learn more skills and I used to ask myself every day to keep learning🥰
So glad to hear that! 😊 Keep learning 🙌
Hi Lucy, I really liked your insight with regard to some of the critical characteristic of solutions architect. I have seen some of your other video which I found useful for the people focusing on aws career. Keep up the good work!!!!
I luv to be a Solution Architect for exactly all the negative reasons which you highlighted. Looking for a rewaeding career as a Solutiona Architect.
Did you have to learn linux, programming languages and so on just to tak to customers?
U have learned good life lessons at a younger age. One should enjoy what he/she does at the end of the day. Thank you for sharing Ikigai.
Thanks, I appreciate it! Couldn't agree more - I believe in "intentional living" and living a life true to yourself. It does take some time to get there, and I can't say I'm completely at that stage. But I'm making progress towards doing more things that bring me joy & fulfilment!😊
I'm in my 50's trying my hand at tech. Finished the Google IT certification and I like the industry, now I'm in free code camp. I just heard about AWS love customer service and continued learning. But if AWS is not my cup of tea what would you recommend for someone my age who wants to be a nomad.
Thanks
Try simple stuff like building a websites. That would work since you already have a bit of cloud knowledge, you can learn how to host a website. And develop you can you webflow or WIx.
Thank you for making this video... Still want to be sa.. Your videos are always helpful and always motivates me to learn more about aws..
So glad to hear that! 😊
Thanks for making the video. This is very helpful information. I recently achieved AWSsolutions architect associate, more as a way to enable additional certifications. It was hard to get the cert and it can be distracting in that I kind of feel I should be applying for roles utilizing those skills. Understanding more about what the role truly involves is helpful.
Thanks for watching, and glad you found it helpful! :) Yess, next step would be making use of the skills, let me know how you go! 😀
Wow this deep but exactly what I needed to hear. I definitely want to be one now, however that last question was powerful. Its the perfect mix of sales and tech I’ve been looking for. Thank you so much.
I love talking to customers/people in general, love to constantly learn and I like to do something different every single day I think this line of work would be a great fit for me 😂
Sounds Awesome to me, the fact that I just have to have deep understanding of things and not actually build them for customers makes this the perfect role.
Thanks for your feedback! Now I am thinking to become or not as I do fall in some of what you have mentioned
Great summary....and I'm already an AWS SA. I agree with everything you mentioned.
Thanks! Glad it aligns with your perspective too 🙌
Hii I'd like to know if solution architect should have coding skills
@@entertainingedits7842 I made a video explaining that :)
Hey Lucy, as always you have explained things very well in simple to understand terms. It makes it easy for people to understand the role of Cloud Architect and Solutions Architect. Quick Qtns: 1) Do Solutions Architects specialize in different industries or technologies? 2) Other than progressing to become a Cloud Architect, what roles do Solutions Architect typically move into after a few years? Thank you!
Hey Ronald! I’m also an AWS Solutions Architect and I can answer your questions. (1) You can if you want. We have generalist SAs that cover the broader spectrum of our services, but we also have Specialist SAs that can dive deeper into specific technologies (e.g, an IoT SA) or industry (automotive, finance, pharma, energy…). (2) Because we span over multiple areas, we can move into different roles. The most tenured SAs usually move to some sort of technical leadership role, like CTO, directors, or any role where experience with technical decisions is important. SAs with less experience usually move to a role where building things play a bigger role.
@@rafa-borges Thank you very much for taking the time to reply my question! It has clarified my understanding of the profession greatly! :)
JAJAJAJAA this video just encourage me to become a solution architect, thanks LUCY!!!!
Thank you for the videos Lucy still want to be a part of the AWS team. Have a great day
Amazing, thanks for watching 😄
You have just said the truth. And thank you for recommending that book Ikigai. Will check it out.
Hi Lucy!!! Well, after watching this video. You just made me love this role the more😍😍😍. I can't wait to pass the exam, get certified and get a job as a AWS Solutions Architect 🕺🕺🕺. Thank you for all you do Lucy
Woohoo! I'm glad, thanks for watching, wishing you all the best in this journey :)
Thank you! Definitely food for thought
I think I would do well in either position cloud architect, or SA. Although, I feel my experience, skills and knowledge would allow me to really excel in an SA role.
Awesome! 😄 Both career paths can be pretty rewarding - let me know how you go
I have been writing code for over 2 decades now and using AWS for a little over 5 years, when I look at SA role I am looking at it from an IAAS part. I automate a great deal of tasks, and even have code that writes code. I have found that I advise the teams on what to do, and even write the CFN for them, but it gets butchered in the executing of it out and red-tape. I suppose I can lead them to the path but I cannot expect them to walk it. When it comes to AWS the most important thing that you can learn is the error messages that arise, and the quirks in the UI and CLI. Once you can speak AWS-lingo it is not so bad.
I am still going to keep going. I love working with people and customers. I worked at Babies and Toys R Us when they were around and that was tough dealing with angry customers when the holidays came around. The rest of the things you mentioned I feel that is skills that I will have to adapt and learn. This is not a easy career, but a challenging career and just fixing the same Chrome book laptops @ Lenovo is not going to cut it for me as I get bored easily. So I am looking for something that is not going be the same stuff everyday and that you will have to learn something new all the time. So I am up to the challenge even at age 41. I am ready just got to learn the Solutions Architect role and what every application does.
I’m preparing for the cloud practitioner exam right now. I’m still interested in solutions architect, but this video has definitely given me more to think about when choosing my path after the CP exam!
The CP exam is a great starting place for branching off into many different directions. Good luck with your journey.
@@burropoco thank you! :)
Whats your final decision?
Feel lucky to get to know your super helpful channel, Lucy.
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There are tons of AWS Services, but ofc SA won't use the entire services on their job right? Only some of the most important one like EC2 and friends. Do you mind to specifically share the AWS Services that normally used by SA? Maybe we can focus more on the specific topics 😊
Thanks for the support! 😊 Good question, instead of specific AWS services, I would focus on common architectural patterns. E.g. A traditional 3 tier web application (uses VPC, EC2, RDS, S3, CloudFront)
I recommend searching up common architectural solutions and having a look at the corresponding AWS services.
This will typically reflect what customers are looking for help on.
@@TechwithLucy This is a great tip. Are there any particular resources you would recommend for learning common architectural solutions? Keep up the great work. Thank you :)
@@mufreauddinchoudhury8215 She shared the learning resources here ua-cam.com/video/Mfb9nen2-pQ/v-deo.html go check it out.
Lucy. Thank you so much for these videos seeing another woman accomplish this is giving me positive vibes ❤ you’re giving me strength girl !!!
Thank you for covering this topic. I wanted to become SA for the pay it offers but I still keep thinking is it really what I wanted? Now I'm kind of clueless. Main draw back for me is the first reason.
I appreciate the honest response! It depends, if you haven't worked much with customers before, who knows - you might up finding it enjoyable. 😄 However, if you've had experience working with customers and didn't like it at all, then it's better to consider a less client-facing role.
You should not become SA just for the pay it offers. Find your passion. You can make the same amount of money and even more when you love what you do. There are tons of jobs that offer a good pay. It's not easy to know if you like it until you finally try it. But you can ask yourself whether you would enjoy talking to customers, designing solutions, and learn and study constanly to provide the most cost effective solution.
My wife is a Principal Solutions Architect in AWS. She loves it and doesn’t travel all that much - although she works closely with her customers…she is constantly learning new skills.
Super helpful!! I'd like to be a Solution's Architect
Lucy just told me I don't have what it takes!
I enjoy being an Azure Solutions Architect. I'll stay... for now. The 'enforced' learning rate is the most enjoyable portion for me
I still want take my SA certificate, I really want get into Cloud Engineer type of role. Thank you, this was a great informative video! ❤🙏😊
Great! 😄 Cloud Engineer video coming very soon 👀
Hey Lucy!! Thank you once again for clearly defining the role of solutions architect! You always break things down into it's simplest terms and I really appreciate that as it makes carving out my cloud path easier. Quick question, would you still recommend that we get the SAA certification if we think we wouldn't want to be a SA just to have more education in cloud, or not so much? I have a desire to be on the network design end of cloud and i've noticed that design principles are heavily covered in the SAA cert guide. Well thanks again and be well, be safe and Cheers!
Thanks for the support as always! 🙌 Yep, the SAA certification isn't just for people interested in becoming an AWS Solutions Architect. In fact, it does include a focus on networking concepts - would recommend 😊
@@TechwithLucy Thank You so Much!!!☺
As someone who's come from a developer background, I think the SAA certification was time well spent. It wasn't that difficult and it gave me a good perspective in terms of different solution options and the tech landscape.
This was so helpful, thank you.
Great video. Thank you for spending time to make this great video.
Thanks for the support! Always happy to spend time helping our Tech With Lucy community 😄
good pros and cons, but I am in. I will send my daughter IKIGAI book. Thanks!
I think that you nailed it with this video!
Thank youu 🙌
Hi Lucy,
I'm a Management Consultant and the way you detailed the role of a SA, it appears a lot like a Consultant.. just with a focus/specialization in the cloud. Would you say that's correct - a SA is pretty much a type of Consulant?
I thought about pursuing this role at one point, but went the Enterprise Architect route which also requires some level of cloud tech among other platforms to be effective.
I Passed AWS certified Solutions Architect - Associate, but i don't know what to do in next step.
Thumbs up for educating on IKIGAI
I love your videos! Keep it up
Thank youu! 😊🙌
I’m not a SA but i have great SA that support me in my territory , regards from AWS Indonesia Public Sector
Amazing 😄
Another one that no one seems to mention is travel. I've been told that Solutions Architects travel a lot, which became the deal breaker for me.
Good point! I personally enjoy travelling for work (to other countries), but sometimes "commuting" between places between the country can be tricky / takes up a lot of time. Thankfully a lot of customer engagements these days have shifted to virtual / video calls now - and don't always require travel to the customer site😊
I like travelling😊
Amazing video!! I have to admit that I was a bit worried when I first saw the title but I completely align with everything you said. It is not always easy to describe the role of a Solutions Architect and you did that perfectly. Upstanding job Lucy.
Great video Lucy, as always. If someone is not into customer service type of job or role, then it sounds like SA will not be good for them.
That's exactly right! There are many jobs out there that are more internal-facing (e.g. Project managers, Software developers). People in those roles might still have to talk to customers sometimes - but no where as much as Solutions Architects need to.
thank you very much! This was very informative.
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I have been trying to understand how to have user, group, permissions in AWS cognito. I want to assign users to group and permissions to group through an interface available to the admin user from the product itself.
The product will be built on AWS amplify using react js and graphql API
@Tech With Lucy. If I do want to get into the Cloud industry and I don't like dealing with customers. What other paths or work would you recommend for someone who really just does not like dealing with people up front, but does enjoy working with all kinds of networking, scripting and systems?
Im ur new subscriber...ur videos are really good...keep going lucy🍭🦋
Welcome to the "Tech with Lucy" family 👋 Let me know if you have any video suggestions!
Your Content is Amazing.
I’m still thinking Solutions compared to a cloud architect. I just need to gain experience besides just gaining the certs. Thanks for sharing.
Communicating with clients is already a given for many roles. It's a softskill that is pretty much unavoidable.
I am still going to pursue it. thanks
What was your background before you became an associate SA? How many years of AWS hands on experience did you have and how many certifications did you do before you applied to AWS?
I am interested in transitioning into an AWS SA role in 2-3 years (currently working as an AWS consultant for a partner company)
Came to watch it because I thought no way Cloud based industry is for me. Coming out of this video, I feel like I can be a good fit in solutions architect role
Yay! 😊
Great video that really helped me moving forward. Any positions that are in the cloud where you don’t have to interacting with people?
Great video. Thanks Lucy 😊
Thanks for watching! 🙌
What type of customers exactly looking for advises and help,what they trying to achieve exactly by reaching out ,any explanation on that please
And thanks for your videos ,really helpful
I still want to pursue solutions architect!!! But I have a question non related what is the future of cloud with w3 coming to play? What can potentially happen to cloud engineers/jobs will things change to where we have to upskill even more? Because I’m interested in learning stuff in blockchain, tokenization in assets which Central banks are working on like India!!!!
Some SAs I know, have had web3 & blockchain discussions with their customers - usually the major banks. I haven't had a customer discussion about those technologies yet - but yes, if these technologies get adopted more and more, as Solutions Architects, we will all have to upskill to help customers who are looking to innovate in those fields. 😄
@@TechwithLucy thank you for the response. It’s gonna be pretty interesting how cloud changes to adapt and how things get automated over time from AI allowing for us to focus on more important things.
Could you share your experience? Do you like to work as a SA? Thanks for the great video.
Good idea! I could make a video on “why you SHOULD become a solutions architect” 😄
Good points Lucy.
Thanks for watching!
This is a very interesting video. Solutions Architect role indeed isn't for everyone, especially now that you mentioned it.
I for one can't think of anything else I would rather be doing, not one
Helping customers build their environment based on my advise and reasoning is sooooo satisfying.
As a matter of fact, I think this poses a dilemma. What am I going to do when I retire??
Being 25% into my AWS course over the span of three months? This is definitely the kind of video I wanted to see 😭😭😭
AS an IT Specialist working in numerous roles such as AV support, desktop software support such as Outlook, MS word, excel etc, troubleshooting remote access issues. I've learned to teach users on a daily basis how to use and also configure different apps. I hold both AWS Practitioner and Architect certs but wanted some feedback on how to land an AWS Solutions Architect role i really love interacting and learning new technology with great passion. Please advise i would appreciate it.
Its sounding like..
You are an marketing agent and you have to sell some service to the customer, regardless of what he is asking for....
Keep learning new ways to sell by knowing more about your product and client vulnarabilities
Yes, I still would like to become a Solutions Architect
Yay! 😎