Courses by Lee

Cloud Careers: From Developer to Architect
Ever wondered what it would be like to be a cloud architect? Are you looking to boost your career? In this course, instructor Lee Atchison shows you how to become a cloud architect and thrive in this exciting, ever-evolving field. Learn more about how the cloud architect role differs from other archi...
Understanding the Value of Cloud-Native Architecture
According to Gartner, more than 85% of enterprises are likely to start using cloud-native technologies by 2025. So if you’re a solution architect, manager, or IT decision maker, you need to get your skills up to speed. In this course, instructor Lee Atchison provides a comprehensive overview of what ...
Software Architecture: From Developer to Architect
Are you an experienced software developer looking to become a software architect? Or have you recently been promoted to an architectural role in your organization? This transition is not as straightforward as you might expect. The role of an architect is vastly different from that of a developer—from...
Framing Cloud Discussions for the C-Suite
The decision-makers who green-light new projects and ventures at your company may not be familiar with the benefits and risks associated with the cloud, which is why it’s important for IT teams to frame cloud discussions in a way that resonates with these executives. In this course, instructor Lee At...
Presenting Cloud Migration Benefits to the C-Suite
When you’re presenting the idea of a cloud migration to executives, you need to frame the discussion in a context that makes clear to everyone what the benefits, risks, and considerations are. In this follow-up course to “Framing Cloud Discussions for the C-Suite,” instructor Lee Atchison provides gu...
Cloud Architecture: Advanced Concepts
If you’re an IT professional, you already know that new architectural patterns and concepts are changing the way we design for the cloud. This is especially true in today’s remote and hybrid work environment, where choosing the right type of cloud platform can determine the success and functionality ...
Creating and Leveraging a Cloud Center of Excellence in Your Organization
If you work in enterprise IT, you may be interested in finding out more about the benefits of having a Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) in your organization. A CCoE can be a key component to successful cloud adoption, management, and optimization. The CCoE is an internal, centralized group that prov...
Understanding the Impact of a Merger for IT Teams
Corporate mergers, while common, are invariably complex—particularly for IT teams. What’s involved in being part of a post-acquisition IT merger? How will your organization change? What can you do to make the process smoother, and position yourself to be in a better career position within the merg...
Avoiding Bad Decisions in Your Cloud Strategy
Whether you’re migrating an existing application to the cloud or building a cloud-native application from scratch, it’s best to prepare yourself before you start to avoid common mistakes along the way. In this course, instructor Lee Atchison explores some of the biggest mistakes people make when util...