Step 1: Building a Strong Foundation in AWS
The journey on achieving an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner starts with a strong foundation in AWS technology and solutions. The foundation is built through hands-on experience working with AWS, attending training and certification courses, and staying up-to-date with the latest AWS advancements.
At SquareOps Technologies, the technical team attended AWS training and certification courses to become AWS Certified Solutions Architects and AWS Certified DevOps Engineers. They also actively participated in AWS user groups and online forums to stay current with the latest AWS advancements. As of today SquareOps comprises
- 20+ AWS Solution Architect Associates
- 5+ AWS Solution Architect Professionals/Specialist
Step 2: Gaining Real-World Experience
Along with building a solid foundation in AWS technology, the parallel step is to gain real-world experience in delivering AWS solutions to clients. This is gained through working on AWS projects for clients, as well as participating in hackathons and other AWS events.
At SquareOps Technologies , the technical team worked on several AWS projects for clients, ranging from multi-tier application deployments over Ec2 to large scale Microservices Deployment over Kubernetes and AWS ECS services . The team showed exceptional skills in container based deployment and gained expertise over the course of time and now accounting for 70% of companies project as container based solution. This helped SquareOps build great reputation in Kubernetes based Deployments for Microservices over EKS by reducing Client’s on-boarding time to 1/10th compared to in-house team, Faster Deployment with security and cost as a focus.
Step 3: Building a Portfolio of AWS Solutions
With real-world experience in delivering AWS solutions, the next step is to build a portfolio of AWS solutions that demonstrate the company’s expertise and capabilities. This portfolio includes case studies, whitepapers, and other materials that highlight the company’s experience and results in delivering AWS solutions.
At SquareOps Technologies, the team developed a portfolio of AWS solutions that included case studies, Technical Blogs , Open Source Modules and other materials that demonstrated their expertise and results in delivering AWS solutions. The portfolio was used to showcase the company’s capabilities to potential clients and partners.
Step 4: Becoming an AWS Partner
With a solid foundation in AWS technology, real-world experience in delivering AWS solutions, and a portfolio of AWS solutions, the next step is to become an AWS Partner. The AWS Partner Network (APN) is Amazon’s global partner program designed to help technology and consulting partners build a successful AWS-based business.
At SquareOps Technologies, the company became an AWS Partner by joining the APN and meeting the program’s requirements. This included passing a technical and business review, as well as demonstrating their commitment to AWS through customer references and marketing activities.
Step 5: Advancing to an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner
The final step in the journey to becoming an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner is to advance from an AWS Select Partner to an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner. This is achieved by meeting additional requirements, including a higher level of AWS certifications, more customer references, and a proven track record of delivering AWS solutions.
At SquareOps Technologies, the company advanced to an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner on June 2022 by meeting the additional requirements and demonstrating their commitment to AWS. This recognition showcased our expertise and experience in delivering AWS solutions to clients and solidified our position as a leader in the AWS community.
In conclusion, becoming an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner is a significant milestone for any company in the technology industry. It requires a solid foundation in AWS technology, real-world experience in delivering AWS solutions, a portfolio of AWS solutions, and a commitment to AWS through the AWS Partner Network. By following this journey, SquareOps Technologies became a leader in the AWS community and demonstrated their expertise and experience in delivering AWS solutions to clients.
As an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner, SquareOps Technologies benefits from a range of resources and support from AWS, including access to the latest AWS technology, sales and marketing support, and training and certification programs. This recognition helps the company to differentiate themselves in the market and provide even better AWS solutions to their clients.
Overall, becoming an AWS Advanced Consulting Partner is a journey that requires dedication, hard work, and a commitment to AWS technology. However, the rewards and benefits of this recognition make it a worthwhile investment for any company that is looking to grow their business and become a leader in the AWS community.
