Ultimate Roadmap To Becoming An AWS Solutions Architect

[@bri7193]

Just came across your videos and wanted to say God bless you and thank you for being straightforward. Some people might not realize that this is more information that most will ever give on this platform! This is a true roadmap, been in devops bootcamps for a year and found out it wasn’t for me so I decided to switch the SA. Thank you !

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Wow! Thank you for your kinds words 🙏

[@dishwithpatrish]

How's it going Bri? Let's connect, if you're open.

[@bri7193]

@@ThoughtfulTechyCloud you’re so welcome 🤍

[@bri7193]

@@dishwithpatrish heyyy I’m just now seeing this. How do we connect ??

[@JamilaKatura]

Currently a Cloud Support Student... this video confirmed everything for me and I'm even more Excited about my Tech Journey!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

So glad this video helped you out!

[@divyaraj-rana]

First thing in the morning, I open KZbin to refresh my solutions architect practice and your video comes first. Thank you for your continuous support, Greg!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You're very welcome! I’m so happy you’re enjoying the videos 😃

[@domsworld3317]

Very helpful and honest information. I've viewed way too many "AWS Architect in 90 days" vids. I have over a decade of IT management experience; and you are spot on about "staying" current, as I fell behind and am rethinking my career, from a people management role to more technical (cloud). I will continue watching your content and hopefully connect. TY

[@traviscarey3871]

That was one of the purest videos I’m a while . Thanks for that

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@JamesAckies-e6n]

Great video, I just passed my solutions architect associate certification and I wasn't sure of my next steps moving forward. This vid definitely provided some clarity which I apreciate, so Thank you 🙏🏾

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Glad it helped!

[@divantech]

Greg, this video came at the right time and place. I'm currently searching and doing a lot of research on "What do I really want to do with my life?". Solutions Architect was one of the options, and you made it easy for me...I am going to be a Solutions Architect one day!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

I know you will achieve it 🙌

[@kevingreer2370]

I'm in agreement and I echo your feedback! Thanks Greg for the roadmap!

[@amrg211]

Thank you so much Greg for taking the time to layout a roadmap for newbies like myself. I currently have a few years of help desk experience and A+ certification. I have been out of the tech game for a about 3 years now and decided to get some training and try for something more interesting this time around. Cloud seems like it fits that bill for me. Will hopefully be AWS Cloud Practitioner certified in the next few weeks here. Thank you again for the roadmap and setting realistic expectations!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You're very welcome! Best of luck on AWS Cloud Practitioner

[@niksojitra]

Thank you, Greg, for creating such an insightful video. This will help many people who are thinking of starting and don’t know where to begin. Having the right information at the start is crucial and can definitely lead to success if you continue to learn, fail, and learn from your mistakes. Very well said.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Glad you enjoyed it! And thanks for your insights!

[@miguelhill9068]

Hello Greg! This video was on point, it really captured my experience with Cloud to a T! This came at the right time as cloud started to pull me into different areas such as observabilty however I now see the need to finish up on my associate level to really build that base and validations. Please keep these videos coming. P.S. I hope you have a segment for those of us who are working in the field and need that extra instruction & tips to level up. Thank you!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

More videos and tips on the way! See you in the next video!

[@danhiggins5893]

Just passed my CCP exam and watching this definitely helped me realign my expectations! Can't wait to go full steam ahead and land a solutions architect in the future!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

AWSome!

[@Brennan-w8k]

Thank you for sharing your knowledge!! I've been in tech for years now, but went back to school for my CS degree. Recently, passed the AI-AWS cert, so the Solution Architect is next.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

AWSome!

[@romangaranin2675]

Awesome! Thank you for the information! Right now I'm preparing for the AWS Certification Exam Solution Architect

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Best of luck on your exam!

[@grimthereeper]

I called it the 'Applied Knowledge' concept. Check out the requirements, for the job, and then teach yourself. Look how in-demand the job is and if it's highly available. Most high level IT careers have world wide availability via major metropolitan (small cities and small towns as well). In the past, for a job I applied for, I saw a requirement for active directory (one time), did the interview, and got the green light for the second one for a week later. I was on youtube, forums, and bootcamps for that whole week. Got the job!!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Great insights! Thanks for viewing!

[@nileyacob3126]

Hi Greg. Thank you for all these videos that you post. They are very helpful and I was especially intrigued about the point you mentioned about mentioning the Skill Builder labs projects on your resume to show hands on experience. Currently studying for my Solutions Architect Associate exam and will then tackle the skill builder labs.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Glad you like them!

[@damianpodgorski6977]

That is the best AWS solutions architect roadmap that I ever seen so far!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Thank you 🙏

[@atiavor20]

the best video I have every watched so far, thanks for breaking things into manageable unit for a novice like me. I really like your video

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

I really appreciate your kind words. What video would you like to see next?

[@srikrishnanraghunathan4898]

Hi. I have been a keen follower of almost all the posts and information sharing about AWS in the LinkedIn. thank you for doing these videos. It helps and makes me feel that one day I will also become a good AWS solutions architect as currently I am a mid level AWS cloud engineer in spite of wanting to be on the architects role with having completed my Pro certificate as well and having overall 4+ years of AWS experience alone.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

I know you will achieve your dreams 🙌

[@fatherfiguresitout4345]

Great video Greg! Awesome way of breaking down the path into achievable goals. Thanks for the content.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Thank you! I’m so glad you enjoyed the video! See you in the next video 🙌

[@samuelebite]

Thank you so much for this navigating the roadmap wasn't easy but I see clearly now that hands on lab are not to be overlooked.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You're very welcome! Hands on labs are essential 🙌

[@baller15g]

This gentleman gets it. 💯

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Thank you! 🙌

[@kartikeydwivedi4774]

It was a comprehensive video and covered every aspect from beginner to advance level,thanks a lot for helping us with these valuable videos 🥳

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You are most welcome!

[@eng-gamaraldeenalshaikh8044]

Real appreciation for your advises Greg🤩

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

I appreciate that!

[@fredericnicholson80]

Hi Greg, thanks for providing this roadmap. My case starts with a different position: I have been a telecom solution architect for 15 years, but now want to extend this career into cloud computing. What are your recommended checkpoints to see how well my knowledge transfers?

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Take a look at AWS Skill Builder, some of the learning plans.

[@corymortensen7959]

Thank you for posting this very informative video! Your delivery was motivating and helped push me that much closesr to choosing this as my next career.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You are so welcome! See you in the next video!

[@samueltaylor9935]

I'm going to follow this and see if it works out wish me luck.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Good luck!! 🙌

[@nathanwoolmore3855]

Love the real talk, realistic goals and expectations. Great video 👍

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Appreciate it! See you in the next video!

[@iagor854]

i have a suggestion to the point of being obsolete, its more like a soft skill, you need to improve how do you learn and reconize patterns, my point is if you really understand the subject and understand the motive why they builded that way gets more easy when they update a solution etc. Im not a expertise but i think this helped me on my way to achieve some certificates. If there's some error in my text i apologise, english is not my native language. peeace ✌

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Thanks for sharing your feedback!

[@alanquevedo9696]

That be me #100 "Like" ! The man is speaking Facts 7 years is like 56 years people !!!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Appreciate you! 😃🙌

[@2048aamir]

Thank you, Greg. These are very helpful tips!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Glad you like them! See you in the next video!

[@kamalpreetcor6178]

I plan to follow everything hopefully somewhere I reach this Year 🎉 follow for better

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

This is your year 🙌

[@RutujaHattargekar]

I am currently in final year of my engineering ,am i good to go start preparing for solution architect please Greg let me know ur insights😊!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Why not? Go for it! 🙌

[@niveditac.sabareeshan9856]

Hi, thank you for such a detailed explanation and setting the expectation for the role. I have a question - I am a computer science engineer with 2 years developer experience and 4 years of product management experience. After a big career break, I started refreshing fundamentals and while preparing for AWS Cloud Practitioner Certification, I fell in love with the idea of becoming a solutions architect. I noticed there are Associate Solutions Architect roles in which candidates are in training phases for about a year. Are the associate roles available only to recent graduates, or can anyone apply? What level of expertise would someone applying to associate level role expected to have? Any tips and insights do you have for me?

[@ronnieangeles]

Wisdom and tech let’s go preach 🚀

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Thank you 🙌

[@maikoke6768]

Currently I'm preparing for the solution architech associate cert. And yes this videos confort me in the ways I should take hands on seriously. But I don't think I would like to become a soluton architecte associate I don't like the aspect to talk to customers or CEO lol :;

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You’ll get used to it 😃

[@trevspires]

IN LOVE with this video

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

😍

[@leoxsouza9064]

What do you think about aws cloud quest?

[@anubhabmukherjee8486]

Hi Greg, i have completed CCP and SAA recently, non-IT background, any tips on which other skillset required so I can get into CSA role with AWS?? Current an AWS employee with 2 years of hands on cloud exp 😅

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Hello! I would start taking a look at Solutions Architect job descriptions to see what skills employers are highlighting right now.

[@uwalakaike4497]

Hi Greg…I’m in a dilemma right now. The only IT knowledge I have is just entry level Python. Next thing I did was to read for the Solutions Architect Associate Certification and I really understood all the concept and Infact I’ve been passing the mock exams With these alone, can I have a good start to being a Solutions Architect?

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

I made a video diving deeper into the cloud architect role you will find helpful. Check it out and let me know if it helps: kzbin.info/www/bejne/oKawemepppyhZ5I

[@dotunbabande8662]

Thank you so much Greg for this video, I have never gotten this level of clarity about my journey. I am from a non-IT background, my question is 6 months enough to get me into an associate role ? I already have my practitioner certification and I am currently studying for my AWS SAA certification too.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

So glad this video gave you clarity! I hesitate to put a specific timeline on it. I would say look at your target job description and see where your skills are based on what employers are looking for. Then determine how long to get up to speed building those skills. Get hands on skills and start networking on LinkedIn now to increase your visibility with potential employers

[@boss8rock]

Thanks mate 😊

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Happy to help 🙌

[@kartikeydwivedi4774]

I have one ques, need advise from your side, currently I am in network security domain in Cisco TAC and preparing for AWS SAA as I want to move to this role, so should I do my CCNA cert first or else I should go for SAA only? I need your advise from Networking point of view.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

If your ultimate goal is jumping into cloud and AWS, if it were me I would start my AWS learning journey now.

[@kartikeydwivedi4774]

@@ThoughtfulTechyCloud thank you for your response will learn cloud only...

[@maz4725]

Hi! Firstly, this is a great video and I learned a lot from it. I've heard that when starting out, getting straight into solutions architect role is tough. So, is it wise to start with Dev-ops, gain a few years of experience and then move towards solutions architect roles?

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

It's ideal to bring some experience into a Solutions Architect role since you need to know how to architect things based on best practices. I like your plan to build hands on to develop those skills.

[@shaileshk6017]

This is certainly informative… can a spark developer in data background become AWS architect without experience?

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You definitely have some tech skills which is great! Try AWS SA Associate prep and see how you like it.

[@lifttechsleep9115]

Wow this video covered so much i have my AWS-SAA and I been trying shadow devops folks but my manager wants me to get my solutions architect professional first. My background is in software engineering but my goals are locked in to get the Aws professional architect cert followed by aws secuirty specialty before the end of 2025. I definitely prefered to get more hands on experience at work but what would you recommend in this situation? i never worked as a solutions architect and really trying to hone in on getting a good foundation before switching gears and going after security certifications.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Glad you enjoyed the video! Have you taken a look at AWS Skill Builder "Builder Labs" for hands on?

[@sabrinemihni5815]

Thank you so much

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You're most welcome

[@derekoniovosaokotete9619]

Hi, Stumbled on your video while trying to decide if AWS solutions architect is something I want to do. Currently a Revenue Manager in the hospitality space but I think I have plateaued and looking for a way out to switch careers to IT and not sure if solutions architect is something I should delve into. I am in the valley of decision and don’t seem to know where to turn but one thing I am sure of is I want to exit the hospitality sector. Kindly advise.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

If you're interested in getting your AWS Solutions Architect Associate this will help: kzbin.info/www/bejne/al60pX6br7WggdE

[@DadasahebLandage]

What if I dont have AWS experience? I am a solution architect in telecom BSS and want to apply for AWS solution architect in the same domain. What steps i can take ? Thanks

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You'll need to build your AWS skills. AWS Skill Builder is a great choice for this.

[@DadasahebLandage1.0]

Ok, I'm starting my journey and your videos are quite helpful. Thanks mate. ❤❤

[@owenkasongo7348]

This is THE one😎

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Yes indeed 🙌

[@wellstyledepot2]

Hello Be My teacher please I really like to be an Aws solution Architect but I don't know where to start what to do please help me 🙏🏻🙏🏻

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

What other topics would be helpful to you?

[@chimwemwesinkala4402]

Would you say I need a C.S degree or IT degree?

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

It’s not a hard requirement, but it would certainly help.

[@rjgeeks5857]

How much overall minimum experience required for this profile??

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You need a good amount of experience to become an AWS Solutions Architect. Associate level is entry level

[@rmcf3972]

Is the solutions architect role for aws only? I am a java developer, i am thinking of shifting to becoming a solutions architect.

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

You could be a Solutions Architect with AWS focus for any company that builds solutions on AWS.

[@rosanasantos4465]

Your posts and videos are wowww!!!

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Thank you so much 🙏 See you in the next video!

[@Twebbinator]

I knew you would be dropping the real game. These other content creators just talking

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Thank you 🙏

[@MalikMasroorcse--]

How can i join community

[@hatem2348]

Good advice really appreciated it

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Glad it was helpful!

[@thisisthebestid]

Do you think solution architect career path will be made irrelevant by AI?

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Solutions Architect is very much still an amazing career path to pursue. Go for it! 🙌

[@droxlartech4308]

Good day Boss please how can i contact you personally

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Message me on LinkedIn 🙌

[@javiermadriz7834]

Great video, I have a question: How to build my LinkedIn to find a job as a Solution Architect if my only experiences is labs + certifications. Could be over kill to identify yourself on LinkedIn as a Solution Architect?

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Glad you enjoyed the video! LinkedIn is a great place to start posting about what you are learning and teaching others. Start looking at job requirements and see where your skills line up.

[@K_Z_R]

incredible video. AWS - ASMR. Easy subscription! :)

[@ThoughtfulTechyCloud]

Thanks for subbing!