Priya Rao reviews every certification guide on WikiCounsellor before it goes live. She holds active certifications across all three major cloud providers (AWS Solutions Architect Professional, Azure Solutions Architect Expert, Google Professional Cloud Architect), plus security credentials including CISSP and CompTIA Security+. Before joining WikiCounsellor in 2023, Priya spent five years as a cloud engineer at Accenture and two years as a freelance certification trainer — she has personally coached over four hundred students through their first cloud certification. Priya's editorial principle: "If I haven't taken the exam myself or coached someone through it, I don't write about it as if I have."
Articles by Priya
AWS Solutions Architect Associate (SAA-C03) in 2026: An Honest Study Plan from Someone Who Actually Took It
Most online "AWS SAA-C03 study plans" are written by people who have not sat the exam in three years. Here is what the test actually looks like in 2026, and the six-week plan that has gotten my coaching students a 92% pass rate.
Published March 22, 2026 • 16 min read
AWS vs. Azure vs. Google Cloud Certifications in 2026: Which One Should You Take First?
If you are picking a first cloud certification in 2026, the honest answer is not "the one your favourite YouTuber recommends." It depends on three specific things about your situation, and this piece walks through how to decide.
Published March 8, 2026 • 11 min read