Distribution across 41 profiles.
Middle half of Solutions Architects score between 22% and 32%.
0%
50%
100%
p10 · 19%
34% · p90
Task breakdown by work type
On-screen work31%
Done entirely on a computer. High AI exposure — these tasks are already in the automation zone.
In-person + screen52%
Physical sensing, digital output — e.g. interviewing someone then writing a report. Partially protected.
Computer + action16%
Computer input, real-world output — needs someone to act on it, not just software.
Fully in-person1%
No computer required. Furthest from automation — the strongest human advantage.
Typical tasks
3 synthetic profiles for a Solutions Architect, ordered by automation exposure.
Tab between them to see how task mix drives the score difference.
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Designing technical architectures for customer solutions based on requirements gathered from stakeholders, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency
deep expertisesocial element
42%AD
7%
Collaborating with sales teams to identify customer needs and translate them into viable technical solutions, often during pre-sales engagements
deep expertisesocial core
18%AD
6%
Conducting workshops or discovery sessions with customers to gather detailed requirements and clarify business objectives
deep expertisesocial core
14%AD
9%
Creating and delivering presentations or proposals to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders, including executives or clients
deep expertisesocial core
13%DA
3%
Writing technical documentation, such as architecture diagrams, whitepapers, or implementation guides for internal teams or customers
8%DD
73%
Reviewing and validating technical designs or proofs-of-concept (PoCs) to ensure they meet customer requirements and industry best practices
0%DD
59%
Staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and vendor-specific tools to recommend innovative solutions to customers
0%DD
66%
Providing post-sales support, such as troubleshooting issues or optimizing deployed solutions for performance or cost
deep expertisesocial element
0%AD
20%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Reviewing and validating technical designs or proofs-of-concept (PoCs) to ensure they meet customer requirements and industry best practices
22%DD
60%
Collaborating with sales teams to identify customer needs and translate them into viable technical solutions, often during pre-sales engagements
deep expertisesocial core
21%AD
8%
Creating and delivering presentations or proposals to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders, including executives or clients
deep expertisesocial core
19%DA
8%
Designing technical architectures for customer solutions based on requirements gathered from stakeholders, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency
deep expertisesocial element
13%AD
9%
Providing post-sales support, such as troubleshooting issues or optimizing deployed solutions for performance or cost
deep expertisesocial element
12%AD
12%
Staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and vendor-specific tools to recommend innovative solutions to customers
deep expertisesocial element
8%DD
26%
Writing technical documentation, such as architecture diagrams, whitepapers, or implementation guides for internal teams or customers
2%DD
64%
Conducting workshops or discovery sessions with customers to gather detailed requirements and clarify business objectives
deep expertisesocial core
0%AD
10%
TaskTimeTypeExposure
Reviewing and validating technical designs or proofs-of-concept (PoCs) to ensure they meet customer requirements and industry best practices
23%DD
66%
Writing technical documentation, such as architecture diagrams, whitepapers, or implementation guides for internal teams or customers
20%DD
60%
Designing technical architectures for customer solutions based on requirements gathered from stakeholders, ensuring scalability, security, and cost-efficiency
deep expertisesocial element
18%AD
18%
Collaborating with sales teams to identify customer needs and translate them into viable technical solutions, often during pre-sales engagements
deep expertisesocial core
13%AD
12%
Creating and delivering presentations or proposals to explain technical solutions to non-technical stakeholders, including executives or clients
deep expertisesocial core
9%DA
0%
Conducting workshops or discovery sessions with customers to gather detailed requirements and clarify business objectives
deep expertisesocial core
7%AD
14%
Providing post-sales support, such as troubleshooting issues or optimizing deployed solutions for performance or cost
deep expertisesocial element
4%AD
15%
Staying updated on emerging technologies, industry trends, and vendor-specific tools to recommend innovative solutions to customers
deep expertise
2%DD
37%
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