I help software startups in lifting their systems from ground to cloud. I follow Business-Driven Approach in Designing system and cloud architectureGround to Cloud Framework:1. Understand the Domain - This initial step requires us to gain a thorough understanding of the domain to adequately address the business needs without excessive time investment2. Identify Core Features - With a deeper knowledge of the domain, we engage stakeholders and the design team in discussions about the desired features. 3. List Core System Components - Here, we will provide an overview of the primary parts of the system that will be the focal point of subsequent design phases.4. Align System capability with Business Goals - This step involves close collaboration with stakeholders to understand their anticipated usage of the system. 5. Design Progressively - With the primary system objectives established, we begin with a high-level design by selecting the architectural pattern that best fits the company's needs. We then progressively delve into addressing concerns such as: scalability, availability, security, performance, etc.6. Choose Tech Stack - In this step, we start integrating the necessary libraries, frameworks, and third-party services to build the system. 7. Evaluate and Revise - This phase involves iterative discussions with developers and stakeholders to refine and finalize the architecture. 4 key things to discuss are: Risks, Cost, Security, Compatibility8. Lifting to Cloud - Upon finalizing the architecture, it's crucial to select cloud services that align with our design. 9. Evaluate and Finalize - This is essentially a repetition of our previous review, but this time the focus is on the full and actual operation of the system in the cloud.