Why I Miss Being a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS

Reflecting on my AWS journey as a Senior Solutions Architect

Usman Aslam
4 min readDec 6, 2023
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In the rapidly changing tech world, every career move brings its own mix of challenges and adventures.

My transition from petroleum engineering to the dynamic tech industry led me to a significant role as a Senior Solutions Architect at Amazon Web Services (AWS).

It was an exceptional experience that I reflect on with fondness and appreciation.

During my time at AWS, I not only passed all 12 AWS certifications within one year of joining this tech giant but also conducted over 80 technical interviews.

But what made that role truly extraordinary?

Let’s explore the factors that, in hindsight, created a unique blend of professional growth, camaraderie, and opportunities.

Join me on a personal journey through my time as a Senior Solutions Architect at AWS as we uncover the reasons why these memories remain so close to my heart.

What role could such an environment play in shaping the tech careers of tomorrow?

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Usman Aslam

Ex-Amazonian, Sr. Solutions Architect at AWS, 12x AWS Certified. ❤️ Tech, Cloud, Programming, Data Science, AI/ML, Software Development, and DevOps. Join me 🤝