Introduction

Solution Architecture 101 is a guide for those wishing to enter or expand their knowledge of the Solution Architect role. Solution Architecture jobs are well paid, in high demand and offer a breadth of working environments.

Effective Solution Architects require a blend of skills. Technical, interpersonal, commercial, risk analysis, political to name just a few. It is not difficult for budding Solution Architects to find resources related to topics such as cloud hosting, design patterns, new technologies etc. What is harder is distilling the ‘soft skills’. The skills that fall between the cracks of technical and project delivery.