.Net Developer To Solution Architect

Question

I am a .net developer. If I want to become a solution architect in the era of industry 4.0 to what extent should I acquire knowledge of blockchain, iot and machine learning?

Vidya Vrat Agarwal · Answer

Firstly, 5 years is less time to become an architect. Second, you don't have to know blockchain and IOT to become an architect. Unless you want to be an architect in those areas of technology. You can continue to stay focused on the current set of technology and start to take more responsibilities to grow in an architectural space.

Abhimanyu Rawlley · Answer

Thanks for your response. The reason I asked about the extent to which one should acquire knowledge of blockchain, iot and machine learning to become a solution architect is that several modern solutions are being created by using IOT to collect data, use machine learning to perform analysis and have a blockchain in the backend. The web or mobile application is only a part of such a solution. I may not be able to understand or design a modern solution without having knowledge in areas beyond .net application development. Please refer to the book IoT, AI, and Blockchain for .NET, Building a Next-Generation Application from the Ground Up https://www.apress.com/gp/book/9781484237083

Suraj Kumar · Answer

Very good explanation by @Vidya Sir.

Abhimanyu Rawlley · Answer

I have five years of experience in .net.

Rupesh Kahane · Answer

Let us know, How much do you have experience into .Net domain ? Refer below links 1) https://social.msdn.microsoft.com/Forums/en-US/f8369df3-c382-471a-aab7-704c529beb73/looking-for-a-guidance-to-become-a-net-architecture?forum=architecturegeneral 2) https://blogs.sap.com/2014/05/25/from-developer-to-solution-architect-essential-skills-for-climbing-the-it-professional-ladder/ 3) https://medium.com/@nvashanin/the-path-to-becoming-a-software-architect-de53f1cb310a