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Join us for the second session with Saurabh, a leading Solutions Architect at AWS. In this interview, Saurabh shares in-depth interview tactics and strategies for aspiring Solutions Architects, detailing the rigorous AWS interview process, key skills required, and the importance of both technical and soft skills. He also outlines approaches to some of the top frequently asked questions during SA interviews.
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Chapters (Powered by ChapterMe) -
00:00 - Intro
00:33 - AWS solution architect leader explains interview tactics
02:05 - Telephonic screen for disaster recovery
03:47 - Amazon AWS screening process
08:01 - Solution methodology: STAR, SBI
09:36 - Transactional and tactical issues in database
13:27 - Project choice complexity, fresh thinking, follow-up
15:03 - Popular behavioral questions for project success
18:06 - System Design Interview for Solution Architect
19:00 - Design questions and business requirements
20:51 - Secure authentication, fast downloads, payment options
24:13 - High-level database scalability with auto scaling
26:48 - Presentation advice for CXO, CIOs
33:44 - Resolving team issues: buy-in, joint strategy, deadlines
34:50 - Best approach to solving team problems
39:48 - Advice: Scale yourself, help people, follow LinkedIn
40:26 - Solutions Architecture path: sales engineering, hands-on, discipline, practice
43:54 - Solution Architect roles and interview tips
45:02 - Outro
How Do You Become a Solutions Architect?: https://youtu.be/oztcNBqbTDE
What does a Solutions Architect do?: https://youtu.be/tGbVgbpqb5Y
How to Get a Solutions Architect Job: https://youtu.be/AGdb7SNGOXo
How Do CDNs Work: https://youtu.be/j9KT9geE5SU
SA Product Demo - MongoDB: https://youtu.be/RASX6pGvuO4
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