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Solution Architect Show

Solution Architect Show

Written by: Ben Yu
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 To help developer transition to Solution Architect,to make great Solution Architect , to make a life-long career out of IT.You can connect with me via @ybbest https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/Copyright Ben Yu Careers Economics Personal Success
Episodes
  • EP19 From Curiosity to Architecture: Darryl Munro on Leadership, Strategy, and Thriving in a Tech-Driven World

    EP19 From Curiosity to Architecture: Darryl Munro on Leadership, Strategy, and Thriving in a Tech-Driven World
    Dec 9 2025
    24 mins
  • EP18 Why Architecture Matters: Lessons Learned from the AWS and Microsoft Cloud Outages(AI generated)

    EP18 Why Architecture Matters: Lessons Learned from the AWS and Microsoft Cloud Outages(AI generated)
    Nov 5 2025
    Ben Yu https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/
    If you’d like to share your architecture career journey on the podcast, please connect with me on LinkedIn.
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    14 mins
  • EP17 The Bigger Picture: Transitioning to Solution Architecture with Meena Satishkumar

    EP17 The Bigger Picture: Transitioning to Solution Architecture with Meena Satishkumar
    Oct 13 2025
    Ben Yu https://www.linkedin.com/in/ybbest/
    👉 Follow Meena and check out Tech Beyond Gender for more insights.
    https://www.linkedin.com/in/meenaincloud/
    https://www.techbeyondgender.org/podcasts/
    I had the privilege of speaking with Meena Satishkumar – a brilliant Solution Architect and founder of Tech Beyond Gender, an initiative driving diversity, inclusion, and innovation in tech. 🌐✨ 💡 Key Highlights from Our Conversation:
    ✅ Meena’s journey from data engineering to solution architecture, fueled by curiosity for the bigger picture.
    ✅ Challenges of moving from technical depth to architectural breadth – and why storytelling & influence matter as much as design.
    ✅ The inspiration behind Tech Beyond Gender and its mission to amplify underrepresented voices through research, mentoring, and community engagement.
    ✅ How Generative AI is transforming architecture:
    • ⚡ Accelerating design & trade-off analysis
    • 🗣 Bridging communication gaps
    • 🎯 Enabling strategic focus
    • ✅ Ethics & governance remain critical
    🔑 Advice for aspiring architects:
    1️⃣ Expand your context – think beyond code to business impact.
    2️⃣ Embrace ambiguity – decisions often come with incomplete info.
    3️⃣ Build communication & collaboration skills – architecture is a team sport.
    4️⃣ Stay curious – lifelong learning is key. 💬 Meena also reminded us that confidence and mental well-being are just as important as technical skills. Practices like meditation, yoga, and breathing exercises can help maintain clarity and resilience. 🌱 I shared my own experience: transitioning wasn’t easy – mentorship and persistence made all the difference. It’s not a promotion; it’s a role change requiring new skills and mindset.
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    27 mins
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