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+episode: 138
+title: "How Do You Become A Cloud Architect?"
+youtube_id: "Ruz_hDcyhz0"
+spotify_link: "https://creators.spotify.com/pod/show/aws-bites/episodes/138--How-Do-You-Become-A-Cloud-Architect-e2t8oeo"
+publish_date: 2025-01-10
+---
+
+Ready to take your tech career to the cloud and build those awe-inspiring
+systems you see? Then you're in the right place. This episode of AWS Bites is
+your blueprint for becoming a successful cloud architect. We're not just going
+to talk about it; we'll show you what worked for us, sharing the critical skills
+you need, and a practical path to build your expertise. Whether you're a
+beginner or looking to take the next step, join us as we equip you with the
+knowledge and tools to make your mark as a cloud architect
+
+> AWS Bites is proudly brought to you by fourTheorem, an AWS Consulting Partner
+> dedicated to helping you and your team deliver successful projects on AWS.
+> With a sharp focus on performance and cost optimization, we’re here to ensure
+> your cloud journey is smooth and efficient. If you’re searching for a trusted
+> partner to bring your AWS projects to life, visit us at
+> [fourtheorem.com](https://fourtheorem.com). and let’s work together to make
+> your vision a reality!
+
+In this episode, we mentioned the following resources:
+
+- [Google Cloud Architecture Definition](https://cloud.google.com/learn/what-is-cloud-architecture)
+- [Market data about the Cloud Professional Services market](https://www.gminsights.com/industry-analysis/cloud-professional-services-market)
+- [EP 91 - Our Journeys into Software and AWS](https://awsbites.com/91-our-journeys-into-software-and-aws/#description)
+- [AWS Well-Architected Framework](https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/well-architected/)
+- [EP 68 - Are you well architected?](https://awsbites.com/68-are-you-well-architected/)
+- [Cloud Design Patterns](https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/patterns/)
+- [The art of scalability (book)](https://www.amazon.com/Art-Scalability-Architecture-Organizations-Enterprise/dp/0134032802)
+- [Enterprise integration patterns (book)](https://www.amazon.com/Enterprise-Integration-Patterns-Designing-Deploying/dp/0321200683/)
+- [Designing Data-Intensive Applications (book)](https://www.amazon.com/Designing-Data-Intensive-Applications-Reliable-Maintainable/dp/1449373321)
+- [AWS Networking Essentials (free guide)](https://aws.amazon.com/getting-started/aws-networking-essentials/)
+- [Docker Curriculum (free)](https://docker-curriculum.com/)
+- [How Linux works (book)](https://www.amazon.com/How-Linux-Works-Brian-Ward/dp/1718500408/)
+- [Exercism coding challenges](https://exercism.org/)
+- [The tangled web (book)](https://www.amazon.co.uk/Tangled-Web-Securing-Modern-Applications/dp/1593273886)
+- [Low Level YouTube Channel](https://www.youtube.com/lowlevellearning)
+- [AWS - Best Practices for Security, Identity, & Compliance](https://aws.amazon.com/architecture/security-identity-compliance/)
+- [Supercommunicators (book)](https://www.amazon.com/Supercommunicators-Unlock-Secret-Language-Connection/dp/0593862066/)
+- [An Elegant Puzzle (book)](https://www.amazon.com/Elegant-Puzzle-Systems-Engineering-Management/dp/1732265186/)
+- [Staff Engineer (book)](https://www.amazon.com/Staff-Engineer-Leadership-beyond-management/dp/1736417916/)
+- [EP 58 - What can kitties teach us about AWS](https://awsbites.com/58-what-can-kitties-teach-us-about-aws/)
+- [AWS User Groups](https://aws.amazon.com/developer/community/usergroups/)