To transition into a cloud architect role from project management, develop expertise in cloud platforms and architecture. Obtain certifications like AWS Certified Solutions Architect or Microsoft Azure Solutions Architect. Expand knowledge in cloud security, automation, and infrastructure. Utilize project management experience to align business needs with cloud solutions. Gain hands-on experience through practical projects and collaborate with cloud architecture teams.
If you are interested in pursuing a career as a cloud architect then I recommend you to take up this cloud and devops certification from Intellipaat. Along with that do check out this video of Kshitij Saxena about how he became a cloud architect after taking course from Intellipaat.