What skill anyone needs to develop who wants to be solution architect?

[Mathkar_kunal]

Hello,

I am working as serionr rpa UiPath developer in MNC company.
i want to be solution architect and wants to lead team.
what qualities should i need to build or what kind of knowledge is required for that position.
help me with if any documentation or any information availble for same.
1]what kine of certifications are required and form where to do those?
2]what knowledge is required ? like programming or UiPath advance or any other tool
like that infomration i needed
pleae hep me on same.

[naveen.s]

@Mathkar_kunal ,

This may helps you!

Transitioning from a Senior RPA Developer to a Solution Architect in UiPath or any RPA platform is an admirable goal, and it requires a mix of technical expertise, soft skills, and strategic understanding. Here are some of the qualities, knowledge areas, and certifications you might consider to build your profile for this role:

Key Qualities and Skills:

1. Technical Expertise:

   • Deep Knowledge of RPA: Understand RPA architecture, development, and deployment processes in depth, focusing on UiPath.
   • Advanced UiPath Skills: Familiarity with advanced features such as Orchestrator, governance, logging, and error handling.
   • Programming and Scripting: Proficiency in programming languages that complement RPA, such as C#, Python, or Java, and familiarity with XML and JSON for integration purposes.

2. Solution Design:

   • Learn to design scalable, robust, and maintainable RPA solutions that meet business needs.
   • Understanding of best practices for RPA solution architecture.

3. Integration Skills:

   • Familiarity with integrating RPA with other technologies (APIs, databases, ERP systems) and understanding how to work with various data formats.

4. Business Acumen:

   • Understanding end-to-end business processes to identify opportunities for automation.
   • Ability to communicate effectively with stakeholders and define business requirements clearly.

5. Leadership and Team Management:

   • Communication skills: Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders.
   • Team leadership: Experience leading a team, mentoring junior developers, and managing projects.

6. Project Management:

   • Familiarity with Agile methodologies, project management tools, and practices.
   • Understanding of project lifecycles and experience in working on automation projects from inception to deployment.

Certifications:

1. UiPath Certifications:

   • UiPath Certified RPA Associate (UiRPA): For foundational knowledge.
   • UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (UiARD): For advanced RPA development skills.
   • UiPath Certified Solution Architect (UiCSA): Specifically designed for architects, focusing on solution design and delivery.

2. Other Certifications (optional but beneficial):

   • Project Management Professional (PMP): For project management skills.
   • Agile Certified Practitioner (PMI-ACP): If you’re working in Agile environments.
   • TOGAF or other Enterprise Architecture certifications: If your organization follows specific architecture frameworks.

Recommended Learning Resources:

1. Documentation and Training:

   • UiPath Academy: Offers various courses and certifications; enroll in relevant training programs.
   • UiPath Documentation: Comprehensive resource for all things related to UiPath products.

2. Books and Online Courses:

   • Books on RPA architecture and design patterns
   • Online courses on platforms like Coursera, Udemy, or Pluralsight focusing on RPA architecture, project management, and leadership.

3. Community Engagement:

   • Participate in UiPath community forums, attend webinars, and engage in networking opportunities to learn from other professionals and stay updated on industry trends.

Practical Experience:

• Hands-On Projects: Work on diverse RPA projects that require solution design and architecture involvement. Engage in cross-functional teams to gain exposure to various aspects of projects.
• Mentoring and Knowledge Sharing: Take opportunities to mentor junior colleagues and share knowledge within your team, enhancing both your leadership skills and technical expertise.

By focusing on these areas, you can build a solid foundation to move into a Solution Architect role in the RPA space, particularly with UiPath. Good luck on your journey!

[dheephiga.am]

@naveen.s

Hasn’t UiPath Certified Advanced RPA Developer (UiARD) certification been retired?

[naveen.s]

@dheephiga.am

You are correct!

In place of that UiPath has introduced the new certifications.

Please refer the below link for the more information:

UiPath Academy

[dokumentor (Gabriel Marin)]

I would suggest to incorporate some other important skills:

• OCR: A precise understanding of how OCR works when converting images to text. Ability to compare different OCRs. How image quality and preprocessing impacts on accuracy
• IDP (Intelligent Document Processing): Experience in DU and if possible another IDP is very important to be able to assess from the beginning of any document-based automation. Have a clear understanding of the advantages and disadvantages of working with rule-based (with or without fuzzy logic) or AI/ML capabilities
• Linux basic admin and console: Some integrations with Unix/Linux systems can easily achieved by remotely executing commands with SSH connector
• Cloud foundation of different services: storage buckets, cloud databases, load balancers
• Non-SQL databases: On-premise or cloud non SQL database knowledge like MongoDB
• Any other cloud service that might be helpful to include cognitive capabilities to your automation
• Server administration: It is a plus to assess sizing and monitor performance. Remember that you can create automation that can break other systems or load them above their capabilities.

Hope it helps!