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Embark on a transformative journey to becoming a cloud solution architect with a roadmap, expert insights, and practical knowledge to excel in your career Key Features Gain clarity on where to start your journey into cloud architecture Debunk common misconceptions about cloud platforms for informed decision-making Equip yourself with strategies for career success, skill enhancement, and certifications Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook Book DescriptionIn the fast-paced tech world where businesses rely ever more on cloud infrastructure, the role of a cloud solution architect serves as the backbone of operations. The Solution Architects Career Masterplan isn’t just informative; it’s an actionable roadmap to thriving in this role, providing the knowledge and strategies necessary to build a successful career in cloud computing. You’ll dive headfirst into mastering the role's core principles, strategically charting your career trajectory, and expanding your network within the cloud community. As you advance to the practical aspects, you’ll explore tailored education options, gain hands-on experience, and prepare to seize strategic opportunities. Finally, you’ll prepare for success by arming yourself with interview strategies, staying updated with evolving cloud technologies, and actively contributing to the cloud community. By the end of this book, you'll be on your path to a rewarding career in cloud architecture with this trusted companion.What you will learn Gain insights into the core responsibilities of a cloud solution architect Determine the impact of different certifications on your career path Develop a compelling profile and resume strategy to elevate your professional presence Engage with the community and contribute to open-source projects Enhance your public speaking skills and receive guidance for advancing your career Master problem-solving and decision-making to achieve success as a cloud solution architect Who this book is forIf you’re a self-motivated IT professional aiming to pursue a career as a solution architect, this book is for you. While a strong foundation in traditional software architecture is assumed, deep knowledge of cloud concepts and design considerations is not required. This book is also for professionals considering the solution architect role but uncertain where to get started. No experience in the cloud architect role is needed to get started.

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Rick Weyenberg, with over 25 years of professional development, design, and architecture experience, is an Azure principal cloud solution architect at Microsoft, where he leverages his expertise in cloud-based solution design and development to help companies harness the full power of the Azure cloud platform. His current mission is to help create smarter, safer cars and reliable autonomous vehicles by leading technical architecture discussions with senior customer executives, enterprise architects, IT management, and engineers, and working with a wide variety of Azure services and platforms, ranging from Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS) to serverless and Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS) offerings. Kyle Burns is an application developer, architect, and technical leader with over 25 years of experience delivering business and technical capabilities to enhance customer and user experience and building and directing impactful software engineering teams. He effectively utilizes platforms and established methodologies to ensure that engineered solutions meet the requirements for security, scale, reuse, and high availability and collaborates across business units, with peers and leadership, to ensure objectives, goals, and standards are aligned. Kyle is recognized as an agile thought leader who articulates and communicates technical vision and translates that vision into business acumen and is currently a principal cloud solution architect in the Microsoft Customer Success organization.

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