Episode 42: Career Corner: What Makes a Great Solution Architect?

Ask any tenured professional and they’ll tell you the same truth: the skills listed in a job description are just scratching the surface of what goes into any given role. Being a Salesforce solution architect is no exception; the position requires much more than the skills and competencies laid out on paper. So, if you’re just starting in your career — or looking to make a switch — how do you know what skills to focus on, or if you’ll be a good fit? The answer is simple: ask the people currently doing the work.

In this episode of Transformation @ Work, we’re sitting down with a trio of Gerent employees and seasoned solution architects to get a real, on-the-ground perspective on what makes someone a standout candidate for the job.

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Key Insights

02:50: Outlining the essential skills that go into being a great solution architect

06:30: The crucial role interpersonal skills play in being a solution architect

12:46: Advice for prospective solution architects on how to develop those vital “soft skills”

17:36: The value of community in helping professionals grow their skills and thrive in new roles

20:22: Putting the pieces together: what being a great solution architect looks like in practice

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