Title: What is a cloud architect? A vital role for success in the cloud | CIO
Headings: What is a cloud architect? A vital role for success in the cloud
What is a cloud architect? A vital role for success in the cloud
As cloud strategies become increasingly vital and complex, cloud architects can help organizations avoid risk and ensure a successful, cost-effective transition to the cloud.
What is a cloud architect?
The cloud architect role
Cloud architect responsibilities
Cloud architect salary
Cloud architect skills
Becoming a cloud architect
Cloud architect education and training
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Content: I&O (virtualization): Those with virtualization or infrastructure architecture experience are often a good fit for the cloud architect role, since “many cloud programs begin with simple IaaS projects, and virtualization architects are best-positioned to understand the technical nuances of a ‘virtualizationlike’ environment,” says Hilgendorf. Integration architecture (network, identity, services and data): Some of the biggest issues with cloud adoption arise with integration across the company. Integration architects are adept at working with complex systems, and they’re typically skilled at working across departments. Business liaisons: Employees who are known for rocking the boat or pushing the envelope with technology can serve as valuable liaisons to encourage company buy-in to new cloud technologies. You might even find there’s an “extremely technically savvy individual in a business unit,” who has the right skills and background to bring value to enterprise cloud adoption, says Hilgendorf. If your organization finds it difficult to land the right skills outside your company, there might be someone well suited to the role in another business unit who can transition to cloud architect with a small investment in training and education. Cloud architect education and training
If you’re just starting out in your career and you have your sights set on becoming a cloud architect, you can attend a master’s program specializing in the field.