What Does An AWS Solutions Architect Actually Do? 

This is such a clear explanation of the Solutions Architect role! Thank you!!

Solution architect in many cases (in vendors, not in house roles) is another name for solution consultant or solution engineer. It is a customer facing role and mostly responsible for pre-sales work. But in AWS, the SA seems also need to involve in some of the post sales consultant effort to ensure the cloud utilization and adoption rate.

Thanks for this informative video Lucy, please create more day in the life of a solutions architect videos

Lucy I want you to know you’re amazingggg! I spent my day off watching your videos & I think I fell in love with the Solutions Architect Role. Me and my boyfriend feel like this is the one for us! I can’t wait to start this journey and we are so grateful to you for sharing your knowledge with us in such a detailed way! 💖 blessings on your journey with AWS

As someone is beginning a career in this I really appreciate the in depth coverage of the job and it's day to day, it really helps

Lucy, THANK YOU SO MUCH!! As someone who is looking to make a career shift later in life, your insight, approachable presence, and honesty have been very important for me!! Although I still have a long way to go, I am eager to join AWS once I have put in the hard work on my certifications!

Super nice explanation! I am preparing for the solutions architect exam. Looking forward to breaking into the industry! You got yourself a subscriber already.

I stumbled on your page a few weeks ago and any video I watch fills me with the energy to do more to be like you. I certified as a solutions architect associate a few weeks ago and now looking for my new gig. working on some personal projects to get some experience.

Your videos help. I’m in cloud Security and been going thru cert process. I will say, I love the aws workshops Amazon puts on.

Thanks for the video Lucy, I just passed my Cloud Practitioner exam and after watching the interview with Glendon, going to try and get Solutions Architect Associate out the way within a month.

People ask me what is AWS and it's a great time for me to try to explain what it is to someone who has absolutely no idea. I still suck at it. Lol. I'll get better.

Thanks! This role sounds chilled! Like there’s some breathing space. this is great.

the word architect really stands out and like music to the ear

Thank you so much Lucy for sharing your experience with us, it's quite helpful

I found you as a good mentor from linked in.....Keep being awesome🤩

This was awesome Lucy, thank you so much! I just recently separated from the military and have been venturing in the AWS Cloud environment, recently passed my CCP exam and currently working on my SAA! Your video really put the cherry on top as far as what I want for a work environment!! What would you recommend as far as getting exposure with AWS recruiters??

I’m a new Microsoft oriented recruiter and found this video very helpful. Thanks Lucy!

Very nice What an AWS solutions architect does Helping customers Training interns Completing certification Keeping up to date with technology

Thanks for the awesome content Lucy! Cheers 😃

Looking forward to complete aws solution architect certs with your guidance thanks 😊

Lucy, being at Amazon, which is known as a data driven organisation, as a Solutions Architect do you have deliverable, like code for a developer, that you need to create for every customer project? Something like a document tracing business problem/requirement to design decision to tools/products recommended, which can then shared internally in the organisation or with the external audience. That way, the solution is not contained to just the architect's mind, but open for review, learning and continuous improvement.

Very nice informative video, I'm currently studying for my CCNA now my next step is AWS.

Helpful thank you. I love the mic!

Thanks for the video. Where can i see the blogs of AWS solutions architects?

awesome knowledge thanks Lucy!😎😎

Best informative video for AWS CSA.

Hey Lucy, glad to see you back to uploading on YT! Do you have any specific tips for landing an interview for the TechU program or an SA Internship? I achieved the SA Pro, joined the AWS Student Ambassador program and have tailored my personal projects/work experience around my consulting and AWS-powered POC's. Should I be focusing my resume around a certain tech stack or is it better to have my projects use a variety to show a breadth of knowledge? Your advice is greatly appreciated!

Hi Lucy, Nice explanation on Aws SA I have a 11 yrs experience working in IT, last 6 yrs I am playing a scrum master role and recently I passed my Aws SA associate level. I wanted to shift my career as a full time SA Can you suggest how do I start as a SA ?

Hi, Lucy can you make a video, of how actually you started preparing and what are the things you have worked on to become a solutions Architect.

Thanks for the clarifications!

Thanks for the video ! I have an interview in less than an hour for Solution Architect internship haha

Thank you for the video, you just got your 1,000th like! :)

Very infomatic and clear. Thankxx

Hope you can find the time to answer my question. No tech background but I just passed my Cloud Practitioner exam, started a course for the SAA. Do I need to learn any coding languages? How can I gain the experience necessary to get a job as an AWS SA without prior experience but with my certs? Thank you in advance. I’m confused and just need some guidance.

A big love from Pakistan.. Great content. Thanks you!

Thats pretty clear about this role tho...thanks to ya lucy

Great way to express on AWS Arch.

Thank you for the Information!

Hi Lucy, this video was so helpful. What's the average study time needed to get ready for the AWS SAA exam ? and is this possible without getting the practitioner cert ?

Oi Lucy, moro no Brasil e estou estudando para certificação Aws, desde já muito obrigado pela oportunidade.

Nice microphone :o

very helpful, thank you Lucy

Lucy, thank you for the information. I do have a few questions though. Before you became a SA, what was your background? Were you just out of school? Were you working in IT or a different industry? Why did you choose this direction for your career? You say interacting with customers, Is it face to face or online? Do you go into an office everyday? Thanks for responding.

Thanks Lucy, great video

Great video, thanks for sharing.

Thanks for your content, it's awesome! I have a question, do you recommend have experience working on the cloud before to get a certificate ?

So what skills do you need for AWS Architect ? (technical part)

Great video and the point, So Basically a Solutions Architect is a bonafide cloud consultant/sales man /women. I would hate a job like that no matter the pay. thank you for the great advice if it wasn't for you I would made a mistake you Rock!

What a beautiful smile...thank you so much

Thank your for the video! How do you find your schedule, 9-5, more flexible? Do you get to do whiteboards, architectures with customers remotely at their office?

Hi Lucy , first of all, very good explanation about the responsibilities of solutions architect , I would like to ask you, how did you prepare yourself or study for Amazon’s interview? Could your help us with this? Thanks .

Thank you for sharing

hey loved your video small tip if you can elevate or raise your ring light it will remove the glare off your glasses :D great vid

As an introvert, this career is definitely not for me 😂

Thanks for sharing, very helpful.

Like the length of video

This is everything I have ever wanted to do in life.

Interesting idea reverse shadowing

Hi Lucy, Thanks for uploading such a great content. Can you also let us know what prior experience we need to have in getting AWS SAA jobs. and what other roles we are eligible if we earn a AWS SAA certificate. Thanks.

do you need to deal with people by having conversations with them?

I’m an Oracle DBA working on Oracle Cloud, I want to transition towards AWS SA role, where should I start? And also should I certify myself in AWS Database Specialty? As databases have been my expertise for quite a while now, let me know.

absolutely nice video and helpful thanks

Is entry level development back end and front end sufficient in terms of Java knowledge, full stack and J2EE knowledge thanks

How much different is an SA compared to a TAM? Started at AWS last month as an ADC engineer (pretty much a CSE) and looking into becoming an SA or TAM 😁

Nice vid as always. Keep it up Lehs Ghooo! 😁 lol

how to crack aws solution architect interview and i need live projects on aws.

Great video Lucy.. got a lot from it. I really want to apply for the Associate role- what would you a great resume look like esp for a recent grad.?

Thank you Lucy

A great video. Thanks for sharing

I know aws has a military program. But unable to sign up or find it in general. I have a very unique situations where I spent the last 10 years since I got out of the military trying to get better from my injuries I had gotten from my service... Long story short, I have not worked in 10 years but have been in college for the last three years and been studying at CTU for a BSIT in Software Systems engineering (Solutions Architect on the software side is what I think it translates to but not %100 sure)... My grad date is 01/2023... Anyways, thanks for the video, guess my question is how do I find a aws Mentor or at the bare minimum talk to someone to see how my college degree translates to jobs at aws.. -Mysql and nosql using GUI method of input - centralized and decentralized applications - distributed Ledger technology (Web3) - software requirements Gathering -PMI including hybrid waterfall / agile models - software architecture and Quality control - and currently taking classes at ZTM (zero to master coding boot camp) - fcc amateur radio technician lvl license - military Logistics and motor transportation (88M & 92A Mos) - Front-end Web Development (learning now) w/ HTML/CSS, JavaScript (no projects done yet) - live in the Seattle / Tacoma area Any advice would greatly appreciated. Or maybe pass my info along to someone 😎👍 Thanks for the video and take care✌️

Well, this is completely different from what I thought I would be doing. I thought I was just going to be in a computer, maybe even working remotely most of the time. As an introvert, this doesnt sound like a good job for me.

I would like to be SA, just passed ASA

Thank you so much!

Hi lucy... I am planning to make a career change to aws cloud , i have cloud practitioner certificate already. I come from networking background so could you please suggest ir guide me what role would be the correct aws certification or role for me... Seems solutions architect is more of guiding customers wch i feel isnnot apt for me

Thank you Lucy 🤩

Lucy this is great explanation thank you very much! My role is cloud security assurance, having been preparing for the AWS SA associate certificate, I’m interested in this potential career path but I have no coding background. I wonder if you could shed some light on if coding skills are needed for SA roles? If so, any suggestions regarding where I can begin and how in-depth should I go?

I am an Azure guy, and not much familiar with AWS. So does do you have the same opinion for Azure as well as you have for AWS

I like the mic🎙. Did you order it from Amazon?📦

With aws architect solution associate, will it be able to get into the networking portion of the cloud?

Who are the team members that work directly with the customer gathering requirements?

Pls see question: I spent 15 years consulting oracle applications but functional and technical consulting. I want a change and am very interested in being a aws solutions architect. But, I am not the employee type. So who hires aws sol archts? Just Amazon? Or other companies? Do they hire sub contractors 1099 or corp to Corp?

Hi Lucy, thank you for the thorough and informed content you make! I recently got my CCP certification! I am a software tester - both manual and automation - and I am currently not doing anything directly in the cloud; not because I don't want to, but because there isn't a direct opportunity. Do you think I should still pursue a SAA certificate, and if yes, why?

Very informative, thnx

This was a nice video Lucy. What is th best way to become a solutions architect, with AWS for example? I am currently in the finance (accounting) field, but I really want to make a career change.

Good video. Thank you for sharing. What is the average salary of an Associate SA?

Hi Lucy! I recently applied for an associate solutions architect program for summer 2022. Just received an online assessment to complete. Do you think there will be any technical questions related to cloud computing or migration? And what was your interview experience like for both cases? I know you applied twice. Thanks! :D

So, doing aws cert for solution architect can get a job only in AWS?

Where did you get your microphone? Can you post the link!

Hi Lucy. AWS is retiring this course. Your thoughts? What will replace this course?

Hi I'm not interested in coding / programming which certification should I go for in aws?

Account Executive will handle 😁 but handling commercial sales team 😮 no workshops 😂 givens.. as result Customer success role?

@TechwithLucy will this role be replaced by AI?

Can a solution presales engineer like me in cybersecurity be involved in SA job as well since the role similar.

hey, would you be able to assist landing a job once I'm certified. Its a difficult thing to do for someone in Africa

Hey, thanks for the video & explanation. I have one more query, is it a role for people with MBA qualification or this can also be offered to tech. people only ? As alot of time, SAs are doing management stuff such as interacting with clients, managing new joinee/intern etc.; So I am abit confused whether it is applicable for people with MBA or not ? Kindly clarify it as i am someone with an MBA & want to get into a management type positiob at Amazon. So need your help in this. TIA

Hi, maybe my question is dumb but I cant get my head around this, lets just say I get my clf-001 and after that I take a few more good was certs for instance any aws security cert and after that could i get job at other place other than was or i will have to apply at aws for job. i hope you reply. thank you

Hey folks I am looking for a job or internship in AWS solutions architect. I am residing in Gurgram and looking job in Delhi ncr region

Is this the same as an Enterprise Account Engineer?

Who has to do the implementation? That would be harder right, or do they just do what you say like following a recipe

which role in aws services is most difficult????.