It’s been a while since I wrote a professional development post and I’ve been somewhat inspired by the MVP Summit to blog about my personal experiences. So here we go:
What it’s like working as a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect?
First off, a Pre-Sales Solutions Architect is involved in vetting opportunities, establishing the technology architecture in which the commercials are based upon, and presenting the solution to internal stakeholders and customers. Good pre-sales architects work in a team and have excellent contacts both internally and with their partner vendors. Yes it can be very process driven, and there’s a lot commercially riding on a proposal but it’s what keeps the steam engine rolling in an organisation and it does have its own satisfaction if done correctly. So listen on if you’re still intrigued.