What is a cloud architect? What does a cloud architect do that’s different from what a developer does? What skills does someone need to have to move from a role as a software developer to a role as a cloud architect?

Today we are going to talk about becoming a cloud architect. What does a cloud architect do that’s different from what a typical software developer does? Or a typical operations engineer?

Cloud architect roles are in high demand, especially given the rise in interest in cloud-native architectures and microservices-based applications. These architectures allow the creation of highly agile development teams and highly innovative businesses use cloud-native architectures to gain a competitive advantage.

And cloud architects are right at the center of this need.

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Lee Atchison is a software architect, author, public speaker, and recognized thought leader on cloud computing and application modernization. His most recent book, Architecting for Scale (O’Reilly Media), is an essential resource for technical teams looking to maintain high availability and manage risk in their cloud environments. Lee has been widely quoted in multiple technology publications, including InfoWorld, Diginomica, IT Brief, Programmable Web, CIO Review, and DZone, and has been a featured speaker at events across the globe.

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