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What is a cloud architect? A vital role for success in the cloud

CIO

Cloud architects are IT specialists who have the skills and knowledge to navigate complex cloud environments, lead teams, develop and implement cloud strategies, and ensure cloud systems stay up to date and run smoothly. These roles will help you gain the right skills, knowledge, and expertise to continue down a cloud-related career path.

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53 Questions Developers Should Ask Innovators

TechEmpower CTO

Still, if you’re a business leader and your developers haven’t asked you these questions, look for a Fractional CTO to help navigate the critical early stage of development. Are members contributing content or only system administrators? The innovator/developer relationship needs to be a conversation.

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20 influential women in software development

Apiumhub

Founder and lead mentor at eJavaGuru.com, Mala Gupta has been actively supporting Java certification as a path to career advancement. A sought after speaker and coach, Mala Gupta’s Java books with Manning Publications, USA, are top-rated for Oracle Certification around the globe. LinkedIn. . 2 – Mala Gupta. 16 – Tanya Reilly.

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Craig St. Jean, From Young Programmer to Chief Technology Architect

Xebia

Then, to expand my capabilities, I jumped into C++ and built more text-based applications, and also started on Win32 and MFC GUI applications such as TCP/IP chat tools, remote system administration, and more. After all of that, I tried my hand at anything I could get my hands on. Everyone has their own path to make.