A Day In A Life Of A Sr Solutions Architect - What I Actually Do At Work

[@SunnyMukherjee]

Your intro scared me to death. I thought I was doing something wrong in my life. Then the rest of your video made me feel normal again. 😂 Thanks for the glimpse into your life.

[@WinTheCloud]

I had fun filming this video and I'm super glad it brought a smile to your day. Thank you for giving it a watch :)

[@o_kk]

I was really astonished by your house and the view outside was so good

[@WinTheCloud]

We're blessed to be in a place like this. Thank you my friend

[@abdelaneddame1176]

I can definitely relay on how much important is to book your self focus time before meetings.. Anyway, that was a great video ! Also, I love the Set-up behind your desk :D

[@WinTheCloud]

Absolutely! I have a dedicated video about my full setup ;) kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDRc5mYgbN7mq8

[@DanzilF]

I was going to close the Window when I heard you wake up at 4:30am, although to be honest, waking up early is not a bad idea. It worked for a while for me, but it was easy to deviate back to sleeping late and waking up late. I usually reserve 45 minutes for coffee before work, and then spend some time scheduling the day. I'm thinking that it is probably better to schedule the day - the day before and use the time in the morning for heavier tasks. Having said this, you're an inspiration. I'll be sitting for the SAA soon (maybe in two/three weeks time) and hopefully get into a different role to what I have now. Coincidentally, I was reading about the Well-Architected Tool during my studying today.

[@WinTheCloud]

There would be times in the year where I'll be waking up very early, and other times where I'll just lazy and want to sleep until 10am.. I think it's cyclical and has to do with the weather or something. Scheduling is my way to go as well. Good luck for the SAA, my friend!

[@DanzilF]

Thank you!

[@WinTheCloud]

Hey Daniel, sooo ? did you end up going for the SAA?

[@TechwithLucy]

Great video! Very engaging and informative 👍

[@TechwithLucy]

Also it’s cool to see the snow, cos it never snows in Sydney 😅

[@WinTheCloud]

Thank you Lucy. I'll switch places with you happily haha

[@GodzGem]

I love this… thank you so much. Often times, transition into can be daunting but thanks to people like you. We get to peer into the future and decide if a role is truly a good fit. Keep up the work your doing. Thanks for the wonderful views of Montreal. J'adore le français. Montréal a toujours été une destination pour toujours.

[@mexicanmax227]

The table top board games!! 😍 And of course, as always, great content brother! Stay warm my friend!

[@WinTheCloud]

Max, how are you my friend! We love card games here, so many nights wasted on them haha. Your visit is always appreciated !

[@mexicanmax227]

@@WinTheCloud we play gloomhaven and dead for winter and Harry Potter and legendary and dc and like so many dungeon crawlers and fun table tops. We always play fun party games too brother! Good to see you’ve been doing well.

[@mortal1501]

Thank you for the incite on the video I really appreciate it. I am motived to keep working on my Solutions Architect Associate and moving upward!

[@lamo2real]

this is the life i will have one day, i am marking it here so a stranger can see it and i have more pressure on me

[@hamsterjohn]

Thanks for sharing, especially in somewhere that's not America to help broaden our perspectives.

[@WinTheCloud]

🚀 Very excited to announce my new course: The Solutions Architect Accelerator Program. An 8-week complete program designed to help you transition to the Solutions Architect role The next round will launch mid-February 2023. Learn more and join the waitlist here to ensure you get *all* the bonuses next time I open doors: tinyurl.com/sa-accelerator One year after my first "Day In The Life video: I set out to give you an update of what it's like to work as a Sr Solutions Architect (Ex #AWS). I tried to provide more insight into the role and responsibilities in this one. Enjoy, and don't forget to give the video a like ;)

[@ramizbaloch8775]

I am currently learning AWS and I follow your videos. I just have one request please make a video on how a new ARCHITECT will choose there a path to become an expert in AWS and also which other courses or things I have to learn as SA.i hope you answer it because there is no Architect on youtube is friendly as you. HATS OFF for previous knowledge videos

[@WinTheCloud]

Thank you my friend, and great suggestion! I added it to my list of subjects to cover

[@rechiecebreros2350]

I'm currently working as a network engineer, I hope to pass my aws sol arch associ exam and start to work like this.

[@WinTheCloud]

Best of luck!

[@WinTheCloud]

I can share some courses if you're still looking to prepare for the SAA, let me know ;)

[@rechiecebreros2350]

@@WinTheCloud Hi Ilyas, apologies have been too busy this past weeks. I have actually watched the udemy course by Stephane Maarek and another one is from youtube which is around 10hours long. Both showed expertise on their domain. Now I have this pdf files AWS technical essentials student guide version 4.7.18 and this comes with a Lab Guide - but I am kind off not sure if these are still accurate as some services may have change already. I'm using this as my reference as this came free when I attended the aws fundamentals training almost a year ago. I just kind of not able to validate if its still accurate, have gone searching but I always end up to a training class registration. Are you able to advise? Thank you so much.

[@premantony3036]

Hi I'm Prem from India I'm preparing for AWS cloud engineer I'm from non it background can u plz give any guidance , thank you ❤️

[@pvsk10]

Thanks, this helped me decide. I think I will stick to my meditation/yoga teacher job in sunny Southern California :)

[@sleepdeprived9181]

7:23 Dang, my 30 minutes will be over just trying to choose which bacon is better, and you still have time to clear some snow on your car.

[@AnsonArmando]

You won in life. Congratualtions

[@guharajdeep]

Surprised to see that as an SA you get to do code reviews. Is that commonplace in aws? Cool video bro.

[@WinTheCloud]

Thank you Rajdeep! I don't do deep in my code reviews, but it's part of following up what's being implemented and making sure what's been designed is what's being coded

[@caleboni.certified]

Great video bro! I need to make a video for Day in the life of a cloud engineer really soon!

[@WinTheCloud]

Go for it brother! You've also just got yourself a new subscriber 😉

[@caleboni.certified]

@@WinTheCloud Thanks so much man 🙏🏾😁

[@charlita25]

So much snow ❄️ looks like Michigan

[@TheBeach5563]

Cool. I saw your first one. Motivates me more to learn AWS : )

[@WinTheCloud]

Glad to hear that! Best of luck my friend! And thank you for your support of the channel!

[@TheBeach5563]

@@WinTheCloud No problem

[@higorsantoss]

very good, it looks a lot like montreal. As I don't understand English 100% I don't know if you said it's in Montreal. but i follow your channel when i was getting ready for some aws certifications and i know you live in canada but i don't know where. as I saw the streets full of snow and the pattern of the apartments I believe it is.

[@WinTheCloud]

Hey Higor, yes this is Montreal!

[@tahasaleh4697]

Do architects recycle presentations to save time? I can’t imagine every SA needing to recreate a new presentation of someone else has already done it.

[@WinTheCloud]

Recycling it is haha

[@ihkarslk]

can you also send some templates you use for solution architecture? i am recently starting a new role as sol arch

[@uploadvoice]

@@ihkarslk recycling does not mean sharing … :)

[@MrHav1k]

Your cat stole the show lol. Great video.

[@WinTheCloud]

Ain't that the truth haha

[@kirubelfikru6931]

when the cat started eating after Alexa confirmed it was not toxic 🤣... nice video my dude

[@WinTheCloud]

Those kitties make us very happy every day :D Thank you my friend!

[@susufif87654]

Hi there, new subscriber here! This is random but i’d love a tour of ur desk setup and all your accessories you’ve got installed 😃 cheers

[@WinTheCloud]

Hello friend, your wishes are my commands haha kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDRc5mYgbN7mq8

[@bhavsar7harshal]

That's awesome video... Loved to be an Architect

[@WinTheCloud]

Glad you liked it! We have many videos in the channel about how to become a Solutions Architect. Make sure to check them out and let me know if there is anything you'd like to know more about

[@bhavsar7harshal]

@@WinTheCloud I am AWS architect too in top mnc.. Yes will checkout all your videos.

[@Rohan876x]

Question: How would you compare it to your previous SA role at AZ. Is it easier or harder? Dont sugar coat I work at AZ

[@WinTheCloud]

Not easier, not harder, it's just different, and I'm actually building a whole video comparing both the role of an SA at AWS vs the role of an SA working directly with a company

[@SamKatakouzinos]

I'm curious. What make/model web camera is that at 01:55 as I'm looking for one myself?

[@WinTheCloud]

It's a NexiGo 1080P amzn.to/3AaDOKO

[@jorisbonson386]

Thanks for helping me dodge a major bullet!

[@WinTheCloud]

Not something you're interested in doing anymore?

[@ThePred2009]

so your job is basically designing cloud systems for clients and meetings?

[@ChaoteLab]

Please point me to the version where the Sr Solutions Architect is married, has 2 kids who participate in school activities, parents and in-laws who visit, social engagements (at his wife’s discretion) and perhaps a few friends left from grad school.

[@kihunkim9122]

Amazing video with nice view of Montreal! I’m very new to AWS and learning hands on skills step by step, but i don’t know what to do actually to be a sysadmin of AWS or solution architect. Do I need to handle all stuff of aws to be a solution architect? +I’m a infra student in Toronto! I’d like to ask you what’s the crucial part to get a job in Canada as a cloud engineer! Some people said project is important than aws certs, but again I’m still new so I’d like to know the best way to learn making a project! Thank you +Hakimi 🇲🇦

[@swapnilchavan7094]

An solution architect driving a audi, that's enough motivation required to pursuit a career in cloud ! ps : I love your vids :) and I have also started my journey in cloud.

[@WinTheCloud]

You can do it my friend! btw, I'm doing a Free, beginner's friendly session on AWS, make sure to subscribe for it here www.lighthall.co/class/4b2c758b-b03c-4d24-b723-4b9461919d39

[@andreroper435]

Focusing on the wrong things my man.

[@RafaelGuedes84]

If you don't mind, could you share the model of your ultra-wide monitor? Maybe a setup video later? 🙂Thanks.

[@mikelecomber7796]

What was the decision tree software you use out of interest?

[@WinTheCloud]

xMind

[@fightforfreedom21]

Is that an Herman Miller chair? what model is that?

[@Stewi3b0y]

Are you greenfield? Enterprise? How's your overall balance working at AWS?

[@WinTheCloud]

I was ISV / DNB. I no longer work for AWS

[@mohamedrasvi9341]

What is the salary range for (cloud architect, application architect or enterprise architect) at amazon aws ? How is the work pressure ? Would like to know is true Amazon quite often fire employees ?

[@JaimeRosario884]

So from what ive seen in videos, this job is more about talking to clients, finding them a solution, explaining the services to them, and less about deploying and maintaining the services? Sounds the complete opposite of what I expected from working a tech job and not a great career for an introvert. Do you agree?

[@WinTheCloud]

This is a customer facing role for sure. But think of it as the coach who even if they don't play in the field anymore, they're the ones who we need to solve problems like: strategy, tactics, planning... I still do a ton of POCs and build MVPs to test technologies, frameworks, libraries, patterns, services (and much more). "Finding a solution" is not as easy as it might seem because desining the right solution, than can scale and that can be maintainable for years to come requires a lot more than just reading a few books/articles. I'm a software developer at heart, but I prefer to coach, mentor & share my failures with upcoming developers rather than just do it myself

[@angrybuzzy]

That's a handsome boy helping you out.

[@WinTheCloud]

He passed last year… we still miss him every day

[@gemeinerwolfsfu4389]

How does it feel, putting most of your energy, of your human potential into a company like amazon? I am truly interested in that answer?

[@WinTheCloud]

You gotta watch my latest videos about why I left Amazon 😅

[@ayoolao.5865]

@iLyas... Traditional I am aware that a solution architect role usually involves a lot of travel time. Could this role be done completely remotely? Because I see that you're working from home.

[@WinTheCloud]

It does require travel indeed, but since the pandemic, I've been conducting my role in a complete remote fashion.

[@ayoolao.5865]

Thank you

[@charlita25]

All this time I thought Tim Horton’s only sold donuts 🍩

[@charlita25]

His home 🏡 is nice 👍🏾

[@rekt3651]

Your house is beautiful

[@ethiansjh]

tu aurais besoin d'un vrai garage pour ce magnifique SQ5 quand même !

[@tammyvibes87]

I live in Quebec. Whats the job outlook there for cloud computing(L’Estrie). Merci pour votre vidéos. Ils m’aident beaucoup. J’etudie pour mon sa.

[@WinTheCloud]

IT in Quebec is very promising. Especially if you're able to find a remote job with a big company in Montreal or Toronto! Bon courage mon ami!

[@sleepdeprived9181]

Quebecois? Saw the Tim Hortons :D

[@WinTheCloud]

Oui, d'adoption :D

[@chetanaahir5122]

Can I get jobs in aws architect after associate level certification if no which role

[@ghassanqobrosi9216]

Hi iLyas i am cruious what is the brand of usbc hub or dock you're using

[@WinTheCloud]

This is the one: www.amazon.ca/gp/product/B08RMZZLTH BTW, I've made a home office tour with everything I use, check it out here kzbin.info/www/bejne/qaDRc5mYgbN7mq8

[@ghassanqobrosi9216]

@@WinTheCloud I meant the one below screen with a black cable

[@WinTheCloud]

That's a Belkin Thunderbolt 3 Express Dock HD www.amazon.ca/Belkin-F4U095tt-Thunderbolt-3-3-Foot-Compatible

[@sarah.sonninem]

Do you HAVE TO have your webcam on during meetings???

[@WinTheCloud]

No one can force you to have your webcam on...

[@sarah.sonninem]

@@WinTheCloud thanks for the reply

[@tommyhuang8453]

HI Ilyas, I'm will graduate from grad school with master degree in computer science soon,. Would you recommend a fresh grad to become a SWE first and then solution architect, rather then becoming a solution architect right after graduation? I guess some technical/ developing experiences are critical in order to be a competent solution architect?

[@WinTheCloud]

You got it. Being a good SA requires experience, and as Andy Jassy used to say "There is no compression algorithm for experience" I believe my failures helped me a lot more than my successes into becoming the SA I am today

[@markkuuss]

My two cents. Work as a software engineer untill you reach a "Senior level". Then, work on becoming an Architect.

[@GavinS841]

Hi, what software do you use for your diagrams?

[@WinTheCloud]

Lucid Charts

[@seetsamolapo5600]

Hey man I saw there you are learning Scala. Do you learn new languages by studying projects? And how by straight up doing some project or studying previous solutions?

[@WinTheCloud]

Hey buddy! tbh it's been a while I haven't learned a new programming language. I'm comfortable with JS/TS, Python, and PHP, and that pretty much covers all my needs at this point, but I really believe that as one gains experience in software engineering, learning a new programming language becomes a matter of knowing the philosophy/goal behind it first. The rest is a matter of googling...

[@seetsamolapo5600]

Cool. Back to solutions architect related issues, can one work as one remotely? And besides the certification what else puts you in a good place to get a job?

[@kennyopel]

Hello boss. Nice content. Since aws solutions architect is remote, how often average does an architect have to report to work in a month or lets say a year

[@WinTheCloud]

Seems like companies are moving towards a hybrid model. During covid I worked remotely but I was shaving daily meeting with my team to stay in sync

[@Legendlynn19]

Do you actually have projects you do rather than always having meetings??

[@WinTheCloud]

Define "Projects" ... Meeting with Product to discuss requirements is working on a project, meeting with a team to present your solution is working on a project, meeting with other architects to align on objectifs is also part of projects... If you mean designing solutions, then yes, I do those as well, just probably not the day I filmed and it would've been boring to show anyway

[@sumant2000]

the cat you showed. is it must. to give bath daily to cat ?

[@viralshortsinstagram6632]

Do you have to code in solution architect? because what I have heard solution architect in aws mostly about talking with client about the technology they should used in AWS. Like no coding need at all to build stuff. Do you code and is coding a daily routine for SOLUTION ARCHITECT?

[@WinTheCloud]

Having a programmer background is not required, but some companies do. Tell you what, why don't you ask in the community here win-the-cloud.circle.so? I'll make sure more SAs from different companies provide you with an answer

[@fernandoechevarria4660]

Wtf? do you hace to talk to people?

[@goodtimesbadtimes5273]

Is your role a pre-sales or post sales SA?

[@WinTheCloud]

Pre-sales

[@ahsanali-gm4ci]

I have passed aws cloud practitioner certification.whats next for me ? I don't want to code I hate coding now... Despite of doing coding for the last 8 years now I want to get rid of coding. I like sharing application releases/builds to clients, building deployment on servers and server management etc. Now please suggest where should I move ...? I like to provide application support and manage operations of application, and I want to move on little bit non-technical side. what should I do next?

[@heyitsaakash]

Hi, do AWS have a position per se for Sr. Solution Architect. Is SA position recommended for those who wish to stay hands-on. Which team in AWS does actual product development and how r&r for these experienced architects different than SA. thanks for info !!

Do you need to be good at coding.. My ba k ground is it support but I want to transition to cloud architecture.. However I struggle with coding..

[@WinTheCloud]

Hi there, I get asked this question many times to the point where I made a video about it :D check this out kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHbWkoCDmMqKldE and btw we have a server where we discuss cloud career-related topics, feel free to join us ;) discord.gg/2cTb9vmv

[@ravis1357]

Pls elaborate blue-Green stuff… Is it monitoring?

[@WinTheCloud]

It's a deployment mechanism, I've found this article that goes through it very well :) www.redhat.com/en/topics/devops/what-is-blue-green-deployment

[@starlyntejada9659]

sorry my ignorance: do you work directly for aws and support many clients that need help? or you are a freelancer SA

[@WinTheCloud]

Hi Starlyn, I used to work directly at AWS, but at the time of filming this video, I work with a company called SSENSE, on AWS technology. I'm not a "full-time freelancer" but I do freelance work sometimes

[@starlyntejada9659]

@@WinTheCloud Thanks. one of my fears of taking this career path is not having a stable job. for exmaple getting hired, build the architecture for a company and then let got because they don't see any more value in the position.

[@ArsalanKhan-td5fs]

Will you please guide me where to start career in cloud and what are the requirements for this? Your answer will be appreciable JazakAllah

[@WinTheCloud]

Of course my friend, I've sent you a DM in the community website win-the-cloud.circle.so/ make sure to check it out ;)

[@Tautvis_Sudaris]

great video, YET, little bit to much content about your personal life and very very little about WHAT you actually DO and problems that you deal with as solutions architect during the day ... Thanks for the vid anyhow

[@WinTheCloud]

Noted! not easy to find out that balance, especially that I can't show company content

[@mrwakko5715]

wtf man!!! I'd prefer to work as a shop assistant for 1K month in a sunny city like Malaga (Spain). My depest condolences...🥶

[@ihkarslk]

can you also send some recycled templates you use for solution architecture? i am recently starting a new role as sol arch

[@WinTheCloud]

I'm in the process of building those ^^

[@lindozulu6030]

How is this game played

[@okidokiyowyow356]

Is there a junior solutions architect role?

[@WinTheCloud]

Yes there are. AWS calls it "Associate Solutions Architect"

[@dapapaful]

@@WinTheCloud what’s the baseline an associate SA show know? I mean coding languages knowledge, experience, etc. I’m a non-tech background guy that would want to land a entry level job in the future and I’m a bit lost. I’m a bit extroverted and I don’t like to write code that much (but would do if necessary), so talking to clients and being in meetings all the time is a walk in the park for me.

[@donking6996]

You didn't mention your average work hours a day. Does AWS prohibit you from revealing it? I heard people have to slog very hard and work more than 8 hours a day and 6 days a week. Is that true?

[@WinTheCloud]

Amazon is not really known for its work-life balance is it 😅 I've had to work weekends at times for sure..

[@kwaseb]

I see that nobody can see your license plate when you are driving 🤔

[@Barisdagame]

I'm confused is he still at work after 4 pm?

[@WinTheCloud]

Sometimes yes, until late at night, but most of the time it's a 40h/week job like any other

[@Robertking1996]

I thought SA don't code?

[@WinTheCloud]

We don't. We might sometimes build a POC to try out a specific service or architecture though

[@IAT343Spring2012]

I like your cat

[@WinTheCloud]

Thank you very much. They've been so helpful during these times

[@mexicanmax227]

😂 the beginning

[@WinTheCloud]

It was so fun shooting and editing that part knowing how people would react haha

[@danny6269]

How long did your journey take you? I have only 2 years IT work experience, will graduate with a bs IT next year and just acquired my aws cp. I want to give my family a better life as the sole bread winner for 2 kids and a wife only earning 55000/annual

[@lailas.legacy]

Alexa, est ce que Les chats peuvent manger Les pomegranate? 😅

[@biku3609]

I can understand French 😁😁

[@WinTheCloud]

Super! bienvenu a la chaine :D

[@angrybuzzy]

Catan!

[@WinTheCloud]

Our favourite game :D especially now that we got the expansion pack and we can play with more friends

[@托尼-x9l]

哈哈哈，矮人矿工和卡坦岛，我也经常玩。

[@WinTheCloud]

My answer using Google Translate as well (I hope I'm not writing anything offending 😄) Catan 是我最近最喜欢的游戏，不过我刚刚开始玩另一款游戏，我非常喜欢它 How did I do? :D

[@MrDujmanu]

Redo this video after you get kids!