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Atlanta Architect Certification Candidates Needed (MCA)

Here is a quick note below to anyone that wants to be an MCA Architect.  We have an organization that I particate in Atlanta called IASA and we are trying to get the best people into the program.

If you are interested send me an email Brendon Schwartz (support@devcow.com)

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Hello Architects,

The International Association of Software Architects is seeking top-notch solutions and infrastructure architect candidates in the Atlanta area who are interested in pursuing the Microsoft Certified Architect (MCA) designation. An MCA Board review is tentatively scheduled in Atlanta for late July 2007.

It should be stated that this has zero to do with Microsoft related technologies. However, it was Microsoft who crafted the formula for the process and is allowing IASA to execute these certifications.

Many of the members of this list meet the MCA criteria and more importantly many of you work with other architects who can participate
as well. Please feel free to forward this request to anyone you
believe is interested in pursuing this professional designation.

MCA qualification criteria:
-Individuals that meet or exceed proficiency of the seven core
competencies: Leadership, Strategy, Communication, Tactical/Process, Technology Depth, Technology Breadth, Organization Dynamics

- Architects that know and can apply frameworks and methodologies to create and deliver an architecture through the entire IT lifecycle

- Architects that are skilled and can employ multiple technologies to solve business problems

- Can translate and deliver a technical solution to a business problem/need

- Can provide business metrics and measurements to describe the success/failure of a project

If you or anyone you know in your organization has aspired to be a certified architect please contact me ASAP.

Sincerely,
Burr
IASA Atlanta

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Comments

Paul Lockwood said:

How many years experience does one need to become a Microsoft Certified Architect? Right now no-one knows much about the certification.

I have not seen you at any IASA meetings, I am hoping give back and present at one soon so guess will see you then.
# April 17, 2007 5:22 AM

Brendon Schwartz said:

Here is a link to the MCA program, http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/architect/default.mspx.

I did have to miss a few meetings due to work and travel, I can only attend so many meetings a month and my wife needs time too. =)

But as we discussed at the last IASA meeting this month you will need about 10 years experience and you need to have been responsible for good sized projects.  In addition there is a cost, but IASA is going to try and help offset some of that.

I would say send your name, contact info, and a resume/bio if you are interested.  The worst that could happen is that they will tell you what you need if you don't make the program yet.
# April 17, 2007 6:13 AM

Paul Lockwood said:

Thanks for the link. It looks like most have at least 15 years experience and work full-time for Microsoft or a blue chip.:

http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/architect/bios/default.mspx

I am almost at 18 years in the industry and have several $10 million+ projects under my belt, so maybe even as an independent consultant will get invited to try out for that exclusive list?  Of course finding time is another issue, I do not expect this to be another MCSD.
# April 17, 2007 8:03 AM
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