AWS Cloud Architect vs Solutions Architect - which one is right for you?

[@TechwithLucy]

After watching this video, which AWS role do you prefer? Let me know down below 👇

[@hmharvey5483]

Solutions architect

[@Benjie223]

Cloud Architect to be honest

[@devika6127]

Solutions architect because less coding needed

[@ikeem9000]

SA, but which cloud role is not customer-facing one? Thanks.

[@CrazyDingoMan1]

As someone who started working with enterprise technology at 11 years old, I would prefer a cloud architect role, however I think with no professional experience a solutions architect role would be a great start to a cloud architect role.

[@helsonkumar8173]

Solutions Architect (SA) : Engage with customers . Identify what their Buss problem is and help them solve thru various AWS services. SA proposes various paths or solutions per say for customer problem at high level. System Design + Architecture design . No low level task like coding involved. So SA does the HLD. Cloud Architect (CA) : Engage with customers. Understand customer problem. Understand the proposed high level architecture by SA and help customer in implementing that at low level.ie by involving in actual coding and detail level designing. CA must understand the internals of the customer's system. So CA does the DLD. Is my understand correct Lucy ? Please correct me if it is not so. I would highly appreciate it. Cheers.:)

[@fallenIights]

What is DLD

[@helsonkumar8173]

@@fallenIights I meant LLD..Low Level Design doc.....DLD : Detailed Level Design

[@helsonkumar8173]

Lol....I am awaiting reply yet.....:)

[@TechwithLucy]

Good summary! 😊😊 Thank you

[@pblintso]

@@TechwithLucy would it be accurate to say that an SA should not expect to have any coding work?

[@studently5435]

Your 5 min video format is really helpful

[@techbae_b]

Future Solutions Architect here!🙋🏽‍♀️🙋🏽‍♀️👩🏽‍💻👩🏽‍💻

[@serignekasse7234]

same

[@albertocrescini2076]

Cloud Architects fit under ProServe, so they're paid directly by customers as if they were from a consultancy firm. They direct taylor-made projects, that then ProServe developers would build. Solutions Architects fit under Sales, where we run Immersion Days, PoCs, or brainstorming sessions to understand what the customer goals are on the cloud.

[@Mikki-nr2bc]

Choosing between an AWS Cloud Architect and a Solutions Architect depends on your career interests. If you enjoy designing and managing cloud infrastructure, a Cloud Architect role is ideal. If you prefer working closely with clients to design tailored solutions using AWS services, a Solutions Architect role might be a better fit. Consider whether you want to focus on broad cloud strategy or specific client solutions. I have asked the same question from direct certify website support chat and they recommended me Architect certification.

[@anking2222]

Love what you're doing Lucy and have been watching for a few weeks. Love your smile and zeal, wishing you continued success and stay encouraged. Catch you on the next one.

[@devika6127]

You are so good at explaining things. Thanks so much for this amazing video!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks a lot! Appreciate the support 😊

[@AsrGuruMotivation]

Thanks for providing best & high quality videos ❤️ from india 🇮🇳

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for watching!

[@gc8088]

pls make a video on day in the life of a cloud architect on real world project

[@mohamedkhalith4629]

Lucy, your videos are awesome. In the short time you do well explanation about the topic from telling unnecessary talks. Thank you.

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for the support! 🙌

[@peaceandfood7952]

cloud architect get polos solutions architect get tee shirts!

[@TechwithLucy]

😂😂

[@TrustingGod623]

Great video…The Solutions Architect role is more feasible for me. Thank you for the explanation.

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you for watching!

[@kaushalvedant]

Thank you for such a clear understanding on job role of solution and cloud architect.

[@TechwithLucy]

Glad it helps!

[@AsianAesthetics]

Awesome video Lucy!!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks Soren 😄

[@thisistotallyfine7166]

Thanks, exactly what I needed at the right time!

[@TechwithLucy]

Great! Glad it’s helpful 😄

[@samjones4327]

Awesome video Lucy!! Thank you for educating us on the differences of these two disciplines! I'm just getting into AWS cloud and was unclear of the roles and you have clarified this for me! I now know which direction to go! Thank you very much and happy clouding!!!! cheers!

[@TechwithLucy]

Glad the video was helpful for you! Thanks for watching 😊🙌

[@samjones4327]

@@TechwithLucy You Bet! I love your channel👍🏽

[@billy.yang1]

Are you Lucy’s lover

[@michaelmaddox6646]

Fantastic topic. Thank you for sharing. Am testing 8/19 for SA. Unfortunately for me as an OPSTECH IT Engineer for Amazon it is difficult to transition into AWS. AWS often overlooks internal transfers.

[@user-zf2rv1fl8u]

Awesome video Lucy - informative and helpful as always, love your videos! Keen to watch your future videos and to see this channel grow!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks E____! 🥰😉

[@ayoubyahiaoui2071]

Great video, thanks lucy!🤩

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks for watching! :)

[@zenneranderath7101]

Very insightful video Lucy! Follow-up question - is a Cloud Engineer the same as a Cloud Architect, or are they two separate roles?

[@TechwithLucy]

Cloud Engineer in AWS is different to Cloud Architect - they are more of a support role for the customer, helping them troubleshoot errors and identify recommendations

[@Benjie223]

Very helpful explanation Lucy, thanks

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you for watching!

[@mani6632]

Hello Lucy I am learning AWS with DevOps (solution Architect)

[@TechwithLucy]

Nice! Goodluck on the cloud learning journey! 🙌

[@mani6632]

@@TechwithLucy Thankyou

[@sagarsolanke7516]

salary difference cloud and solutions architect

[@samuelwong4506]

Thanks, Lucy! Really appreciated the video with informative and helpful information! I would say SA fits me better~Hope to be your co-works someday~

[@andrespadron992]

Thanks ,very useful and clearly explained concepts.

[@nnaamehn]

What's the difference between cloud architect and DevOps?

[@arturivan.]

There is interoperability between Cloud Architects and Solution Architects, allowing for the possibility to switch roles along the way. 👥

[@starsoffyre]

Cool! I'm a Cloud Architect at Public Sector ProServe too

[@TechwithLucy]

Nice!!

[@youssefkerrim8569]

How can someone from another field like Hospitality or Marketing be an AWS solution architect? What is the best path , and how long it can take more or less ?

[@starsoffyre]

I worked as a Marketing manager in my first company a couple years ago before I jumped into Cloud. I worked as an in-house Cloud Engineer in banking before moving to AWS as a Cloud Architect. Depending on your tech background, it may help to do some courses in general computer science and web development, followed by the AWS certs. Find as many opportunities to do some hands-on as well just to familiarise yourself with the various services.

[@TechwithLucy]

Agreed, AWS Certifications will be helpful, as well as cloud projects

[@tusharsingh_195]

Great knowledge Video.....you are doing AWSome job Lucy. BTW I am SA Intern in AWS😄

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks! Nice, hope you’re enjoying your internship 😄

[@RRPROD15]

@@nusz_ not allowed

[@fusionlord2533]

I’ve passed my solutions architect, cloud practitioner and COMPTIA cloud+… still trying to find a job which is just irritating… 🤦🏽‍♂️

[@moneylineparlay105]

architect solutions associate or professional level ?

[@CloudOnly60]

Did you got job? Need referral?

[@olaoluwadaramola6828]

This is such a great video Lucy!

[@tobeleo3558]

Thanks Lucy...you're the best

[@Freeman-qy9no]

Lucy, as a solutions architect, how often do you have to do public speaking in conferences? I have no problem talking to clients over zoom, but I have terrible stage fright on a stage setting in front of many people. Is public speaking in front of large audiences a requirement when you are a solutions architect?

[@itsmeojas_sharma8597]

Great Video Lucy!

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks 😊

[@d.s.dathaniel7552]

So in short, a CA is someone tailor-make solution to clients and a SA is someone sort their clients in the right isle of solutions.

[@sergior.m.5694]

Seems to me like a Solutions architect is a junior Cloud architect

[@shilpasinghal7154]

Hi Lucy! Thanks for making this informative video. I wanted to understand how Senior Data Architect AWS role is similar or different with the above roles you explained ? Please share if you know, will be very helpful! Thanks! 😊

[@yanksbroncs413]

Data Architects do the exact same thing, they just help design data flows and pipelines for customers. SA’s are very generalized, so they need to have a little knowledge about a lot of topics, whereas a Data Architect is going to focus on data services (for the most part). You still need to understand Networking, Security, etc… to deploy and secure these data flows.

[@ThePasserby76]

So the differences are in the breadth and depth?

[@TechwithLucy]

Also in the stage we get involved with the customer

[@seetsamolapo5600]

I know that you need the Solutions Architect Associate certificate for being a Solutions Architect but what certificate do you need for being a Cloud Architect?

[@poolbum]

Technically, you don't really need a cert. However, you won't be able to work with the teams and customers if you don't know the AWS information.

[@mayankmilind1251]

Google always listens, i was just talking about cloud and it's various roles and your video pops up to recommendation. Thanks. Can you create a video on what kind of certification is required if some one wants to get into these roles and get selected by companies.

[@isaacambi1914]

Can you recommend a place where I can volunteer to work for nothing?

[@RakeshBitling]

Best ever channel

[@abdulkanu8694]

Great video

[@TechwithLucy]

Thanks!

[@vishtrinity]

So one has to have some years of CA experience before becoming SA

[@ashifnewaz9348]

aws dosent offer any cloud architect certificate

[@oscarcastro9316]

I don't have a programming background, but I have incredible interest with AWS. I intend to get the SA certificate, and my background has been mostly as a Data Analyst. What do you suggest career wise?

[@markkuuss]

There is also "Cloud Application Architect". Is it the same as "Cloud Architect" ?

[@danieljust295]

Interesting. So far the three consulting companies I applied for - SA role - assumed that SA means designing data warehousing on the cloud. Really ?

[@pblintso]

Would it make sense to get a Solutions Architect cert first, before getting a Cloud Architect cert, since SA is more high level (unless we have a deep coding background)?

[@TechwithLucy]

There’s no cloud architect cert actually 😄

[@amulya674]

Road map for cloud architect please

[@dikshareddy4883]

Great Video Lucy. Are there two different certifications for AWS Solution architect and AWS Cloud Architect ? I know that there is one for AWS solution architect (AWS SAA C02). ? Could you please clarify on that. Thanks in advance.

[@yusareba]

are there any certifications or qualifications to be a cloud architect? I'm studying for SAA-03, which is a great as I feel I'm getting intermedialy familiar with AWS services and their use cases. But would being a cloud architect, simply be- implementing these solutions?

[@ReneePang-m5e]

Is it the difference between presales and delivery team?

[@aadityasharma6459]

@techwithlucy is there any need of coding or programming in cloud architect and solution architect or In any role of cloud computing?

[@TechwithLucy]

The cloud architect role requires coding more than the solutions architect role

[@aadityasharma6459]

@@TechwithLucy so what language is required for cloud computing please make a video of the roadmap to begin the journey in cloud technology

[@konversationswitkent]

Solution for me

[@vicversa4868]

Hi, I used the AWS skillsbuilder to learn the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification. May I know what to use to learn the AWS solutions architect associate? Is there a skillsbuilder learning resources for solutions architect? Kindly share links to learning resources for the AWS solutions architect associate level. Thank you.

[@poolbum]

Honestly. This is not for everyone. There are also people that i know that are really good that learning and taking the exam. However, they will have have a hard time working with the technology and customers. If you are considering this then here are my recommendations. 1. Don't even bother with the AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification. It's too simple and not true AWS. It's like an advertisement for AWS. It does not give you you enough nor get you ready to work with AWS. 2. Look for the materials for the AWS solutions architect associate to learn. Look for the one with hands-on labs. There 2 recommendations alone should confirm for you if you really want to work with AWS or not. I think Neal Davis from Udemy is the best. Hope this helps.

[@Spillexx]

I love all your content 🥰

[@TechwithLucy]

Thank you!!

[@navjotsingh2457]

ty

[@liem9499]

Are these pre sales roles or for customers with existing accounts? Would a pre sales role be considered a solutions/sales engineer? Thanks!

[@saicharantejausa1398]

Can you make a video with a fresh graduate who cracked SA role, with no prior work experience. Thank you

[@TechwithLucy]

That’s basically myself 😅 haha!

[@saicharantejausa1398]

I completely missed that 😅 can you suggest some projects that can make an impact in resume, specially for a fresh grad applying to SA role

[@reachabhien10]

@Lucy - Follow up question - in SA, do you need to know detail about the product to be implemented in detail eg. Database, HPC, Analytics or there could be multiple brand products or open source products.. obviously we cant know Everything.. so how do we handle these questions or architecture for customers?

[@poolbum]

So the goal of AWS is to move on-premise products to AWS. You can move some of those dbase, HPC, etc..directly to AWS as-is with AWS EC2 or similar AWS offerings. Sometimes you would then recommend customer's products to alternative offerings from AWS. AWS has specialists or teams that can also deal with those special products where you can get help with. You are a step ahead if you are familiar with the customer's products.

[@jzjzjjz896]

any plans to talk about SA compensations at AWS?

[@sulavb]

Hey Lucy, I want to take AWS Solutions Architect course and I wanted to know if its only a theoretical course or are there practical labs as well. How do you relate solutions architect with Devops

[@sarthaksharma9120]

how much time should it take to complete AWS solutions architect certification, Ideally speaking. I know everyone has their respective learning pace but I am looking to set a goal bound by time. So what would you consider to be a healthy duration to complete the certification. and I am currently working on completely different technology, so post getting certified by AWS can i start working immediately or do i need to build projects first ?(I will obviously be doing hands on during the exam prep. is that alone sufficient to land a job?)

[@SOG989]

Hi Lucy , fresh Comp sci graduate with no professional experience, currently doing AWS cloud practitioner and Solutions Architect. Please what jobs should i do leading up to becoming a Cloud Engineer? customer service? IT helpdesk support? junior network admin?? Thank you

[@palakpushkarna4714]

For cloud Architects what are the different interview rounds? Is the coding round as difficult as of SDE?

[@DrClausTechTips]

Is a cloud architect and a cloud practitioner the same thing?

[@krishnakrishna844]

in which you recomend solution A or cloud A?

[@isaacambi1914]

How difficult is it to get a job in the cloud industry. I have been certified as a solution architect associate since April. I'm beginning to get discouraged searching for a role. Should I go for the SAP to boost my chances of landing a job?

[@ariskaraiskos8079]

Take kubernetes certification Also

[@elisagiannini4817]

You probably need to get into cloud as an engineer as work your way through cloud architect or solution architect.

[@poolbum]

AWS has many jobs. Check it out to see where your experiences fit. Or improve on the needed skills to match their listings. Good luck.

[@SorikuXIII]

Did you end up getting anywhere?

[@twizzy12]

Y’all never discussed what certifications he has.

[@madk5864]

I want to know pay for AWS. Is it the same or different to corporate roles in Amazon!??

[@Sandeep...556]

thank you ❤️

[@lukmanaliyu7386]

What I can deduce from this video is that it requires high-level technical skills, I want to ask, must you have the technical skills yourself or you can just be a member of a team where others can do the technical stuffs? And in the technical skills aspect, what language or tools can you recommend?

[@yanksbroncs413]

You would think that is requires high level technical skills, but it’s actually more research/customer skill based. Customers ask about A LOT of different services and applications, so you need to be able to understand documentation and help find the solution.

[@durgeshtiwarii]

Thanks Lucy I have a question that I have not any degree in related to tech and i want to get certificatified as a solution architect associate. Is I'll get job only the base of certificate

[@zaidrehman6797]

which certification is right to for cloud architect ?

[@rampinkyb.9317]

Mam aws and cloud computing both are same or different??

[@TechwithLucy]

AWS is a cloud computing provider

[@RRPROD15]

@@TechwithLucy no

[@rupi2960]

Hi Lucy, thanks for the wonderful video. I've a question. Is the Cloud architect role different than a cloud application architect role or are they the same? If yes, what are the differences?

[@jeffreyikuoyemwen2601]

I would say they’re similar roles based on the job descriptions I have come across. The job title just differs.

[@KaratePath]

I didnt get much the Cloud Architectect coding side of things. Shouldnt he be coding "Clouds", like using infrastructure as a service apps like terraform and maintaining with Ansible and such ?. Or is that more of a DevOps Engineer job ?, if any what kind of coding does he do in a typical Cloud Architecture ? I was actually immagining the job role as in AWS for example, defining the VPC, how many subnets, load balancers, NATs, etc... and how different applications would interact with each other. Not coding of the application themselvs. As for the Solution Architect, i saw it more of an encompassing all aspects of the Solution, (you may even say, 1 tier above the Cloud Architect), as it doesnt only needs to take into account the cloud architecture but also the Software Implementation, like for example, Microservices architecture, then all the different layers of the applications how they interact with each other, from the business needs. Am i wrong, or off in my assesment of the positions ? This is now what i got from this video

[@rohinisrinivasan7323]

--- I got a good computer

[@soversetile]

Do you have to be an Amazon employee to gain access to the classes

[@TechwithLucy]

Do you mean the networking kings classes? Nup anyone can sign up

[@passportbro904]

Solutions architect for me, i wanna be like you

[@odilanmaevidence9545]

Hi Lucy! Can a Cloud Architect Role be Remote?

[@TechwithLucy]

Yep! There are remote jobs available

[@flaskwater44]

Which pays more?

[@TechwithLucy]

About the same from my understanding :)

[@SirW0nka]

Would a typical customer need both a SA and a CA for their project? If not, how is it decided what they need?

[@poolbum]

I think i can break it down for you. CA is to introduce customers to AWS but competent with technical aspect of AWS. You have to speak their business language. SA does the technical part but competent with communicating the process to customers. I hope this helps.;) However, CA is typically is responsible for the over all of a project.

[@SirW0nka]

@@poolbum it is helpful. Thanks

[@JAE-gg1xb]

Where are they from?

[@casper03896]

Which has better pay?

[@TechwithLucy]

They are about the same

[@trentwhaley4169]

​@Tech With Lucy which one allows you to get more bonus & sign on benefits?

[@NIKHILKUMAR-qp6iu]

In which company pays more money

[@TechwithLucy]

Do you mean which role?

[@NIKHILKUMAR-qp6iu]

@@TechwithLucy right now in which role company pays higher money

[@NIKHILKUMAR-qp6iu]

@@TechwithLucy in computer field right now which role gets highest amount

[@dwayneelung3781]

Hey Lucy, I’m 19 and I just passed my cloud practitioner exam.Can I get a job with just my Highschool Diploma?

[@mountainstobeaches]

Is Solution Architect role part of Pre-Sales vertical?

[@poolbum]

I think AWS actually has sales team. CA or SA will only step in when customers start getting serious or need real information.

[@stswebhusesele5626]

As MCSA expired, which certificate would you recommend that has the same content as MCSA?

[@poolbum]

NONE. AWS is essentially implementing services from the old datacenter/infrastructure to the cloud.

[@godblessyou7962]

look. i am really surprised AWS approved two L4s to publish this content with so less career experience. one or two years max? but I am sad Lucy you chose to leave AWS as your channel might make more than the L4 salary due to the ads you do. but I understand, we all have a living. you will do great as a boomerang in AWS and any other company as your personality is great. and this is hard to teach in life. i wish you success

[@debb.7431]

Same thing

[@RakeshBitling]

aws cka combination

[@Yyxqq123]

Hi Lucy, Really like your apporach and your content, I am wondering if you are keen to do a collab with a AWS partner?

[@artemiruta]

Короче они сами ещё не поняли

[@Miketechsharing]

👍👍👍

[@thefreshprince-t4m]

Neither.

[@killersentra]

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