TechEd

TechEd
Originally uploaded by newellrichards

ARC204
Career development for architects

It isn't all about the Code
Heirarchy of roles with greater oVerriding view.
Roles:
Application Architect
uI Architect
Data Architect
Integration Architect
Solution Architect
Enterprise Architect
What is an Architect?
Designing all or part of a system to meet the functional and non-functional
Requirements
Design the delivery approach
Managing risk
Delivering to budget
Managing the Customer
Managing Change
Explaining what needs to be done to the development team
Managing the development team

Developers into ArchiteCts
Study patterns and Practices
Study Methodologies
Undertake Architecture training
Read about product stack
Undertake project management training
Consider Communication training
leave the Code behind

Skills
Technologies: uI DesIgn, SOA, workflow
PM skills - estimate, schedule etc.
Methodologies - test, ui, sdlc
Presentation, team leading, mentoring, writing, Communication