I have been an architect for over 10 years. Many engineers that I met over the years don't know what is the meaning of this position, either because this role doesn't exist in the organization they work for, or because they don't have a close interface with an architect. I get questions like: How do I know if this role fits me? what I can do to improve my skills and get to that place? In this talk I'll share insights about the role and the answer I give to these frequently asked questions.