Before joining Go Cloud Architects I was so lost on my career path. I was trying to get all Associate level certifications to impress the employers. I WAS WRONG! Mike was able to clear that idea out of my head. Now I’m focused on learning the CLOUD! I really appreciate it Mike. Thanks so much!
Excellent explanation of the roles. I was really confused before I happened to stumble upon your videos a few months ago. I wanted to get into a cloud role, but I didn't really want to learn Terraform, Python, etc. I have already spent 15+ years doing Linux administration and ready for a change. So excited to be in the program. That's a sweet shirt btw!
Unfortunately it doesn’t work. That’s like trying to be a great physician by becoming and accountant, lawyer and physician. This makes someone an enthusiast not a professional. You could spend 50 years as an architect and still learn everyday. If you split your focus you won’t be able you be good at anything just a hobbyist at everyone. You will have surface level knowledge on everything. So I recommend you become an expert at your job and not someone else’s.
@@GoCloudArchitects Thank You. But can I really be a great Cloud Architect without having expert knowledge of these other roles? I'm about to study Cloud Computing for my master's, coming from a computer science undergrad background... I thought being an architect was something you earned from having experiences in these roles. (Thanks For Your Advice)
@@flowmaintenance The roles are not relevant to an architect They make you think differently and in most cases make you not an architect In fact the biggest challenge we face with experienced engineers is to change their thinking, change their resume so we can convince the hiring manager the person is not a software engineer So I’ll put it another way as these caters are SO different Do you think if your goal was to be a physician you should train to be a lawyer and an airline pilot Do you think that will make you a better physician So what happens when someone tries to learn three different careers? They become bad at all three careers.
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Cloud architects and enterprise architects are a hybrid of a tech executive and a design (not building) expert. This is really not a self learn position. This is a position that pays as much as a physician or attorney and requires training. We have a 500 hour plus training program that gets people hired every day. Why don’t you come to our free webinar and you can learn all the things you need to learn. my.demio.com/ref/01ppStEkIUVxsXXj
While I see his point, my 25+ years in the industry show a different trend. Cloud architects usually earn more than cloud administrators due to their strategic role and broader expertise. Architects design and plan cloud infrastructures, requiring deep technical knowledge and alignment with business goals. Administrators, vital for day-to-day cloud operations, focus on deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting. The higher pay for architects reflects their wider skill set and significant impact on organizational success. However, specifics can vary by organization and market demand.
I have a better understanding of AWS services and Technical Experience but the problem is that I don't have more experience with customers and also don't have Good Communication Skills because m thinking what I need to do. Give me suggestions please
@@sayyednasir1752 All you need to learn them. No one is born with any skills. We learn them through great education. We train these skills in all our architect programs as it’s not possible to do the role without these skills. But it’s like anything else. All you need to do is learn and you can do great.
Actually the roles are very different There is also about a 100 thousand dollar per year difference on average between cloud architect and cloud admin roles. But there is much more upside as an architect roles. For example there are many principal architect roles that pay 200-300k more than admin roles. There are also chief architect roles that pay over 800k per year. But what matters is doing what you love. And anyone can learn any of these roles with the right training.
In my company Cloud Architect is just software developer who does talking to the customer, draw basic architecture and do coding and coding and coding and testing and testing etc. Typical software development but with some cloud elements, that’s it. Don’t be surprised, “architect” is just a word. Company looks for developer, so you sit a do coding.
Hello Mr Mike good evening and how are you doing? How is everything going there with you? Please needs some guide and as well as help planning and preparing for AWS CERTIFICATION PLEASE NEEDS GUIDE ON questions and answers if u got any group I can join
Thank you so Mike for this video. You just made understand what it entails in this role . Because I am new to cloud and I really needed to understand what each cloud position involves. This video is brilliant.
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Logistic Operator . I am studying a course about Cloud Computing but it is just basics. I want to be a cloud arquitect. I live in Spain and in Europe the market is just rising
Not quite! A cloud architect focuses on designing and implementing cloud infrastructure and solutions, ensuring they meet technical and business requirements. In contrast, a product manager is responsible for the overall strategy, roadmap, and feature definition of a product. While both roles collaborate closely, their primary responsibilities and skill sets are different.
I swear imma send this guy a check once I get my first check, the way he talks is easy to understand, I’m getting my certs now , multiple cloud architect, database engineer
Thank you. I’m so happy your hear and learning. If you want to be a cloud architect I would skip the database engineer. It will take you away from architecture and move you to a database engineering career which is a different skills set and career. Now if you love databases and want to be a database engineer instead of a cloud architect that’s another story. I just want you to have a great career.
Wow Mike, this is an eye opener on Solutions Architect. Although the slide is short but it is loaded. While listening, I just remembered my work experience in Financial Institute as a Relationship Manager- telling customers about the bank's products that can benefit their businesses. Mike, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Absolutely - security is very important in our role. Cloud architects must design security into every architecture. Now cloud security architects only focus on security. But cloud architects work heavily with security.
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Before joining Go Cloud Architects I was so lost on my career path. I was trying to get all Associate level certifications to impress the employers. I WAS WRONG!
Mike was able to clear that idea out of my head. Now I’m focused on learning the CLOUD!
I really appreciate it Mike.
Thanks so much!
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This was very helpful in allowing me to know if this role is for me, thank you
You are very welcome. I am very glad the information is helpful to you.
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Excellent explanation of the roles. I was really confused before I happened to stumble upon your videos a few months ago. I wanted to get into a cloud role, but I didn't really want to learn Terraform, Python, etc. I have already spent 15+ years doing Linux administration and ready for a change. So excited to be in the program. That's a sweet shirt btw!
Thank you.
We have to do what we enjoy. Personally I prefer the business side of tech, but I spent a lot of time on the tech side too. Love it all
I think i just fell in love with Cloud Architecture... But I want all the degrees and expertise of a Cloud Engineer and Software Engineer.
Unfortunately it doesn’t work.
That’s like trying to be a great physician by becoming and accountant, lawyer and physician.
This makes someone an enthusiast not a professional.
You could spend 50 years as an architect and still learn everyday.
If you split your focus you won’t be able you be good at anything just a hobbyist at everyone.
You will have surface level knowledge on everything.
So I recommend you become an expert at your job and not someone else’s.
@@GoCloudArchitects Thank You. But can I really be a great Cloud Architect without having expert knowledge of these other roles? I'm about to study Cloud Computing for my master's, coming from a computer science undergrad background... I thought being an architect was something you earned from having experiences in these roles.
(Thanks For Your Advice)
@@flowmaintenance
The roles are not relevant to an architect
They make you think differently and in most cases make you not an architect
In fact the biggest challenge we face with experienced engineers is to change their thinking, change their resume so we can convince the hiring manager the person is not a software engineer
So I’ll put it another way as these caters are SO different
Do you think if your goal was to be a physician you should train to be a lawyer and an airline pilot
Do you think that will make you a better physician
So what happens when someone tries to learn three different careers? They become bad at all three careers.
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hello, yes but for design, we need to have AWS SAA and SAP course knowledge or not required ?
Thank you for your question!
An adequate answer does not fit in this small space here. Please attend to our FREE How to Get Your First Cloud Job Webinar: gocloudcareers.com/free-cloud-webinar
In this webinar you can ask all your cloud architect career questions. I'd love to answer them.
#cloudhired
I have a degree in networks and a job in IT support. Can I self teach this kind of thing before applying for jobs?
Cloud architects and enterprise architects are a hybrid of a tech executive and a design (not building) expert.
This is really not a self learn position. This is a position that pays as much as a physician or attorney and requires training.
We have a 500 hour plus training program that gets people hired every day.
Why don’t you come to our free webinar and you can learn all the things you need to learn.
my.demio.com/ref/01ppStEkIUVxsXXj
Do u need a tech background to start? Or can I start my tech career at architecture? With some schooling of course
But Company paid same amount for Cloud Admin and Cloud Architect they all are do same work almost more Organizations
While I see his point, my 25+ years in the industry show a different trend.
Cloud architects usually earn more than cloud administrators due to their strategic role and broader expertise.
Architects design and plan cloud infrastructures, requiring deep technical knowledge and alignment with business goals.
Administrators, vital for day-to-day cloud operations, focus on deployment, monitoring, and troubleshooting.
The higher pay for architects reflects their wider skill set and significant impact on organizational success.
However, specifics can vary by organization and market demand.
I have a better understanding of AWS services and Technical Experience but the problem is that I don't have more experience with customers and also don't have Good Communication Skills because m thinking what I need to do.
Give me suggestions please
@@sayyednasir1752 All you need to learn them.
No one is born with any skills. We learn them through great education.
We train these skills in all our architect programs as it’s not possible to do the role without these skills.
But it’s like anything else. All you need to do is learn and you can do great.
Actually the roles are very different
There is also about a 100 thousand dollar per year difference on average between cloud architect and cloud admin roles.
But there is much more upside as an architect roles. For example there are many principal architect roles that pay 200-300k more than admin roles.
There are also chief architect roles that pay over 800k per year.
But what matters is doing what you love.
And anyone can learn any of these roles with the right training.
I am also interested in K8S Admin it's also a good role path nowadays. I am interested in troubleshooting and Managing resources.
Sir, it's for campus job ?
These are really not campus jobs.
Most good cloud architects will work with customers all over the globe.
@@GoCloudArchitects sir, if I am completed MCA then i will join job for cloud architect?
In my company Cloud Architect is just software developer who does talking to the customer, draw basic architecture and do coding and coding and coding and testing and testing etc. Typical software development but with some cloud elements, that’s it. Don’t be surprised, “architect” is just a word. Company looks for developer, so you sit a do coding.
Before Go cloud I was thinking cloud just evolution of Wan. Now today with Mike I understand cloud is just focused on business
Im glad that we were helpful. Thank you for the comment.
Hello Mr Mike good evening and how are you doing? How is everything going there with you?
Please needs some guide and as well as help planning and preparing for AWS CERTIFICATION PLEASE NEEDS GUIDE ON questions and answers if u got any group I can join
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Thank you so Mike for this video. You just made understand what it entails in this role . Because I am new to cloud and I really needed to understand what each cloud position involves. This video is brilliant.
Thank you, Ruth!
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Great Explanation of Roles and Responsibilities of an Architect...Thank you so much
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Great explanation,very informative........thanks for the video
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I'm glad it was helpful!
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Logistic Operator . I am studying a course about Cloud Computing but it is just basics. I want to be a cloud arquitect. I live in Spain and in Europe the market is just rising
@@SauneroLoco it’s a wonderful career choice.
So a cloud architect is a product manager. 👀
Not quite!
A cloud architect focuses on designing and implementing cloud infrastructure and solutions, ensuring they meet technical and business requirements.
In contrast, a product manager is responsible for the overall strategy, roadmap, and feature definition of a product.
While both roles collaborate closely, their primary responsibilities and skill sets are different.
I swear imma send this guy a check once I get my first check, the way he talks is easy to understand, I’m getting my certs now , multiple cloud architect, database engineer
Thank you. I’m so happy your hear and learning.
If you want to be a cloud architect I would skip the database engineer. It will take you away from architecture and move you to a database engineering career which is a different skills set and career.
Now if you love databases and want to be a database engineer instead of a cloud architect that’s another story.
I just want you to have a great career.
Wow Mike, this is an eye opener on Solutions Architect. Although the slide is short but it is loaded. While listening, I just remembered my work experience in Financial Institute as a Relationship Manager- telling customers about the bank's products that can benefit their businesses. Mike, 👍👍👍👍👍👍👍
Nike exactly. It’s the same thing. The only things that changes is it’s a cloud service vs a financial product
Hi, Do cloud architects touch on cloud security? I want yo do something related to cloud and security:)
Absolutely - security is very important in our role.
Cloud architects must design security into every architecture.
Now cloud security architects only focus on security.
But cloud architects work heavily with security.
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