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McKinsey Rewired · Exhibit 12.3

Learning Journey Framework

Structured skill development paths — LEARN the concepts, APPLY the practice. Modelled on McKinsey Rewired Exhibit 12.3 and inspired by roadmap.sh.

Source: McKinsey Exhibit 12.3 + roadmap.sh
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Novice→Competent→ExpertIncreased level of competency →
Stage
Novice
📖 LEARN
What is Cloud Architecture?
Virtualization & Deployment Models
Intro to DevOps & Containers
AWS / Azure Fundamentals
Well-Architected Framework
Essential Cloud Infrastructure Foundation
Core Cloud Services (Compute, Storage, Network)
Problem Solving
Agile Fundamentals
🛠 APPLY
Define business problem statement for cloud solution
Deploy foundational infrastructure with IaC
Perform basic infrastructure tasks
Stage
Competent
📖 LEARN
Multi-Account Landing Zone Design
Containers for Production (ECS/EKS)
Serverless Computing (Lambda, Step Functions)
Cloud Security Specialization
Cloud SRE & Reliability
Hybrid Cloud / Multi-Cloud Patterns
Kubernetes Engine & Orchestration
Terraform / CDK Infrastructure as Code
Logging, Monitoring & Observability
Cost Optimization & FinOps
Working with Cross-Functional Teams
Scrum & Agile at Scale (SAFe)
Stakeholder Communication
TOGAF / Architecture Governance
MVP Mindset
🛠 APPLY
Design & implement multi-account AWS/Azure environment
Automate infrastructure with CI/CD pipelines
Set up cloud monitoring & alerting
Optimize costs across landing zone
Stage
Expert
📖 LEARN
Enterprise Architecture Strategy
Cloud Risk & Compliance (APRA CPS 234, SOC2)
Disaster Recovery & Business Continuity
Efficient Cloud Development Practices
Advanced Networking (Transit Gateway, PrivateLink)
AI/ML Platform Architecture (SageMaker, Bedrock)
Hybrid Cloud Modernization (EKS Anywhere, Azure Arc)
Reliable & Elastic Cloud Infrastructure
Technical Leadership & Mentoring
Vendor & Partner Management
Engaging C-Suite Stakeholders
🛠 APPLY
Cloud Architecture: Design, Implement, and Govern
Lead cloud transformation program across business units

Learning journeys are based on McKinsey Rewired Exhibit 12.3 "Sample learning journey for a cloud engineer" and the ADLC Agent Engineering Framework v3.7. Paths are indicative — adapt to team context and existing proficiency.