Need an Architect to baby-sit my requirements

A common perception of an architect is that of an alpha geek, the go-to guy for all technical problems. Often architects do evolve from deep technical backgrounds, and do tend to carry that air around them. It is not surprising when that impression ends up fortifying the common perception.

Being stereotyped that way doesn't really help when you want to progress up the value chain. You get to hear things like, "We never thought you would be interested in the business side of things". It then becomes a tough uphill battle to get into the space where solutions to business problems are being crafted.