What Is a Cloud Architect?

Cloud computing is the on-demand availability of computer system resources, especially data storage and computing power, without direct active management by the user. Large clouds often have functions distributed over multiple locations, each location being a data center.

What is the role of cloud architect?

Cloud architects oversee an organisation's cloud computing strategy through deployment, management, and support for cloud apps. Architects usually report to an IT director and work alongside DevOps engineers and developers as well as other members of the tech team to ensure the right technologies are being built.

What skills do you need to be a cloud architect?

Here are seven skills cloud architects need to rock this in-demand role.
  • Java, Python or C# Most architects have a software development background. ...
  • Networking. ...
  • Data storage fundamentals. ...
  • Security foundations. ...
  • AWS service selection. ...
  • Cloud-specific patterns and technologies. ...
  • Communication.
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