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Can AI do the work of a Cloud architect?
A diagram and sample Terraform come out. Signing a design that costs €40k a month does not.
It also does not predict how many people will lose their jobs.
Task comparison
IS WORK OVER?
Cloud architect
28%
AI or a robot can already do 28% of this job.
#51 / 103
View rankingCloud architect
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Diagrams, ADRs and a first IaC pass.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 22% | 48% | +10.6 |
Cost estimate, Well-Architected and gaps.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 18% | 40% | +7.2 |
Review PRs, security and network.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 20% | +3.2 |
Align with security, finops and product.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 16% | 15% | +2.4 |
PoCs, real failures and vendor limits.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 18% | +2.5 |
Sign the design and own the incident.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 14% | 14% | +2 |
| Total | 100% | 28% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- building plans
- renders
- sign a project
- Diagrams, ADRs and a first IaC pass
- Cost estimate, Well-Architected and gaps
- Review PRs, security and network
- Align with security, finops and product
- PoCs, real failures and vendor limits
- Sign the design and own the incident
- arquitecto cloud
Sources for this job· O*NET 15-1243.01· ESCO/ISCO 2511
IS WORK OVER?
Event planner
30%
#40 / 103
View rankingEvent planner
Where the time goes
Score = Σ (weight × saving). Weight is our estimate from frequency, not a time share published by O*NET. Saving is separate.
Weights are our estimate from O*NET frequency (FT). O*NET does not publish % of the week.
| Task | Share | AI | Adds |
|---|---|---|---|
Consult with customers to determine objectives and requirements for events, such as meetings, conferences, and conventions.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 15% | 28% | +4.2 |
Coordinate services for events, such as accommodation and transportation for participants, facilities, catering, signage, displays, special needs requirements, printing and event security.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 11% | 28% | +3.1 |
Confer with staff at a chosen event site to coordinate details.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 9% | 28% | +2.5 |
Direct administrative details, such as financial operations, dissemination of promotional materials, and responses to inquiries.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Monitor event activities to ensure compliance with applicable regulations and laws, satisfaction of participants, and resolution of any problems that arise.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 8% | 28% | +2.2 |
Evaluate and select providers of services according to customer requirements.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 7% | 28% | +2 |
Maintain records of event aspects, including financial details.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 55% | +3.3 |
Review event bills for accuracy and approve payment.EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 6% | 28% | +1.7 |
Other less frequent tasks (weight estimated from frequency).EstimateNo public source pins this saving. It is an estimate of the method. | 30% | 28% | +8.4 |
| Total | 100% | 30% |
Modelled week 100% · Public evidence 0% · Estimate 100% · Confidence: Low
Skills this job uses
- develop event topics
- negotiate contracts with event providers
- coordinate events
- confer with event staff
- review event bills
- inspect event facilities
- arrange event needs
- organise event participants' registration
- direct event administrative details
- supervise event staff
Sources for this job· O*NET 13-1121.00· ESCO/ISCO 3332