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Akamai Technologies Solution Architect Interview Questions and Answers

Updated 13 Jul 2017

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Solution Architect Interview Questions & Answers

user image Anonymous

posted on 13 Jul 2017

I was interviewed in Jan 2017.

Interview Questionnaire 

3 Questions

  • Q1. Mostly about your work profile & projects worked a Telephonic round
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Generic round
    • Add your answer
  • Q3. Questions about couple of puzzles, tricky ones
    • Add your answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Round: Presentation Round
Experience: Presenting on topics like DNS/HTTP to panel for about an hour
Tips: Focus on basics and present it with configdence

Round: Role Explinatiom
Experience: One of the Solutions Architect explains about the roles and responsibilities along with day to day activities

Round: Managerial Round
Experience: Previous experience and willingness to work in night shifts

Round: English test
Experience: Listening and writing a mail to client for a scenario- not difficult

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Solution Architect Interview Questions & Answers

Citrix user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Jul 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Keep your resume crisp and to the point. A recruiter looks at your resume for an average of 6 seconds, make sure to leave the best impression.
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Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Hiring manager round - In this round Hiring Manager asked me about the profile I am working, past experiences. Why this role and company
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Run through me your profile
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interviewer asked me about the solutions that I a have built, how do I solve problems. My current profile and how will I contribute
    • Add your answer
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round was with CMO, I was about to work with her. She asked me about the profile, how will I build martech, what I am doing how do I solve problems
    • Add your answer
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was 2nd round with the Hiring Manager, overall understanding of the role, why this company. what did I understood about the work that I will be doing, team handling experience etc
    • Add your answer
Round 6 - Group Discussion 

This was a discussion with two senior folks from the company Director Product and Director CX. They spoke with me about my profile and asked me about some of the use cases that a martech solution solved designed by me.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - remember to share about all of your experiences and don't miss anything. I did a blunder in my final discussion where I forgot to talk about something that was really important for the role and seems that was the reason for my rejection. over my all interviews were great but missed to talk about relevant stuff got me rejected

Solution Architect Interview Questions & Answers

Blue Yonder user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Feb 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.What is Bull Whip Effect ?
  • Ans. 

    The Bull Whip Effect refers to the phenomenon of demand variability amplifying as it moves up the supply chain.

    • It is a supply chain management concept.

    • Demand fluctuations at the end of the supply chain are magnified as they move upstream.

    • Causes include lack of communication, forecasting errors, and order batching.

    • Results in inventory inefficiencies, excess costs, and poor customer service.

    • Example: A retailer experience...

    • Answered by AI
    View 1 more answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.Supply Chain Management
2. MRP
3.Inventory Management
4. Planning
5.Material Management

Solution Architect Interview Questions & Answers

Citrix user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Jul 2023

Interview experience
4
Good
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Not Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed in Jun 2023. There were 6 interview rounds.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Don’t add your photo or details such as gender, age, and address in your resume. These details do not add any value.
View all tips
Round 2 - One-on-one 

(2 Questions)

  • Q1. Hiring manager round - In this round Hiring Manager asked me about the profile I am working, past experiences. Why this role and company
    • Add your answer
  • Q2. Run through me your profile
    • Add your answer
Round 3 - Technical 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. Interviewer asked me about the solutions that I a have built, how do I solve problems. My current profile and how will I contribute
    • Add your answer
Round 4 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This round was with CMO, I was about to work with her. She asked me about the profile, how will I build martech, what I am doing how do I solve problems
    • Add your answer
Round 5 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. This was 2nd round with the Hiring Manager, overall understanding of the role, why this company. what did I understood about the work that I will be doing, team handling experience etc
    • Add your answer
Round 6 - Group Discussion 

This was a discussion with two senior folks from the company Director Product and Director CX. They spoke with me about my profile and asked me about some of the use cases that a martech solution solved designed by me.

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - remember to share about all of your experiences and don't miss anything. I did a blunder in my final discussion where I forgot to talk about something that was really important for the role and seems that was the reason for my rejection. over my all interviews were great but missed to talk about relevant stuff got me rejected

Solution Architect Interview Questions & Answers

Blue Yonder user image Anonymous

posted on 3 Feb 2024

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
2-4 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I applied via Company Website and was interviewed before Feb 2023. There was 1 interview round.

Round 1 - One-on-one 

(1 Question)

  • Q1. 1.What is Bull Whip Effect ?
  • Ans. 

    The Bull Whip Effect refers to the phenomenon of demand variability amplifying as it moves up the supply chain.

    • It is a supply chain management concept.

    • Demand fluctuations at the end of the supply chain are magnified as they move upstream.

    • Causes include lack of communication, forecasting errors, and order batching.

    • Results in inventory inefficiencies, excess costs, and poor customer service.

    • Example: A retailer experience...

    • Answered by AI
    View 1 more answer

Interview Preparation Tips

Interview preparation tips for other job seekers - 1.Supply Chain Management
2. MRP
3.Inventory Management
4. Planning
5.Material Management

Senior Solution Architect Interview Questions & Answers

Red Hat user image Rohit Gera

posted on 31 Oct 2023

Interview experience
5
Excellent
Difficulty level
Moderate
Process Duration
4-6 weeks
Result
Selected Selected

I was interviewed before Oct 2022.

Round 1 - Resume Shortlist 
Pro Tip by AmbitionBox:
Properly align and format text in your resume. A recruiter will have to spend more time reading poorly aligned text, leading to high chances of rejection.
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Round 2 - Case Study 

A case study where the client wanted to modernise IT infrastructure and Apps and how red hat apps fit into it.

Round 3 - Group Discussion 

5 people and ask you question on your case study solutio

Interview Preparation Tips

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Akamai Technologies Interview FAQs

How to prepare for Akamai Technologies Solution Architect interview?
Go through your CV in detail and study all the technologies mentioned in your CV. Prepare at least two technologies or languages in depth if you are appearing for a technical interview at Akamai Technologies. The most common topics and skills that interviewers at Akamai Technologies expect are Consulting, DNS, HTTP, Debugging and Web Technologies.
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