Cloud Architecture is the practice of designing, planning, and managing cloud computing solutions that meet business requirements for scalability, security, reliability, and cost-effectiveness. As a cloud architect, you will design multi-tier applications, implement disaster recovery strategies, optimize costs, ensure security compliance, and guide organizations through cloud migration. This comprehensive roadmap covers all major cloud platforms (AWS, Azure, GCP), cloud design patterns, microservices architecture, serverless computing, networking, security, and cost optimization. You will learn to design systems that handle millions of users, implement high availability and fault tolerance, and make architectural decisions that impact entire organizations. Cloud architects are highly valued senior roles requiring deep technical knowledge, business acumen, and excellent communication skills.