I dont have strong development background and coding experience but I am a Solution Architect by profession. Started as a network engineer, then progressed to being a Presales Engineer focusing on different ICT solutions ( more on on-premise servers, storage, network, security), eventually went to be a Solutions Architect focusing on cloud solutions, and now my work as a solution architect is more related to Telco, there are new and more things to learn as technology is ever evolving, but I get to apply my previous job experience to my current job as a Solutions architect. Being a solution architect is quite challenging but exciting as well, you wont get bored as you need to keep learning and learning so to make more effective solutions for your company and clients. Im 30 years old by the way. :) nice to have watched your video! :)
Guys really appreciate exploring, breaking down and explaining deep seated questions in one's mind who has been there as Functional Consultant and planning to become Solution Architect, brilliant and thanks for sharing your thoughts!
I have been feeling quite stagnant as of late and have been interested in what being a solutions architect really means. After listening to both of you have said, I know what I need to do. Thank you so much!
@@dreo6769 I recently moved into this role. It first started completing TOGAF certification and then working through examples on how to ‘solve’ an IT strategy/solutions (there are free scenarios on the internet). Putting the framework into practice is basically what a solution architect is.
Very informative! I have been frustrated for all the technical knowledge I don’t have to be a solution architect I need to embrace the failures and enjoy learning from them along the way I appreciate the talk here :)
Thank you for the honest content in the video! I’m currently working as a Principal Java Engineer(with devops knowledge) and I have a total experience of 13 years. I have basic cloud exposure through my organizations private cloud and I can handle myself in other cloud environments like AWS, GCP, Azure. How can I transition into a Solutions Architect role? I love designing systems and the very idea of helping out customers solve their business problems excites me a lot. Should I focus on cloud for a while?
Hi Gentleman, Please consider my sincere appreciation for a good dialog to highlight some basic details around Solution Architect and mindset which it required. A good one. God Bless.
Hey Gus, if learning change management, sales methodologies, and business leadership makes you a better solution architect, how come Tom Brady should only practice being a quarterback? Seems like a mixed message there.
Sorry Neil, I thought I made it clear on the video. I was referring to "Conferences". All of the non-Dynamics training I've done has been on a separate dedicated event, but you won't see me attending Dynamics 365 F&O sessions at the CRMUG Summit. I'll be in all of the D365CE Solution Architect sessions. Also, even with dedicated training I feel that a Solution Architect needs to be selective with the courses they attend. A 3-day Scrum training or Sales training is more important (in my opinion) than an Advanced Liquid Development training for Portals (assuming you are not going to be focusing on Portals as a Solution Architect). Not saying development training is not beneficial - just like Tom Brady, I think that if he trained more running of the ball, he would be better those odd times that he found himself in situations where he was unable to pass the ball - but if your time is limited (when it comes to dedicating multiple days to attend training) I believe you need to be selective towards the skills that will be most impactful on your day to day activities.
Hi, that was a great session about solution architect.. But i would like to know whats the difference between functional architect and solution architect..
