System Architecture’s Post

You're working on a team project in system architecture. How can you ensure deadlines are met? I would take the following steps - Establish a realistic timeline and break it down into smaller milestones - Define roles, responsibilities, and deliverables for all team members - Monitor progress through regular check-ins and status updates - Be flexible and adaptable to adjust the plan and allocate resources accordingly.

I believe Principal Engineers have a crucial role to play in delivering large projects in an organisation in a way that's maintainable and stable over the long term. In my role as a Principal Engineer and Consultant at 101 Ways I've attempted to articulate my experience (in a post that turned out much longer than I expected 😂) - What are Principal Engineers and Enterprise Architects for? - How can an engineering department cut through the silos and communication barriers (and why vertical "Hit Squads" are not the answer)? - What does Nudge Theory have to do with all this (why have a "Paved Road")? - What are some things that don't work? All this and more: https://lnkd.in/eTQYBxWB

Enterprise Architecture Team Structures PMI says don't have a right way to organize an EA team, but even PMI recognize the importance to have a Enterprise Architecture team in organizations. PMI: " There is no one right way to organize an enterprise architecture (EA) team "

The value in pursuing the minimal viable architecture for a product and solution. It resonates well with me. When adopting new technology there is much value in applying the minimal viable architecture. It's the walk before you can run principle.

Great to learn about Quality Attribute Requirements is key to Architecture Design. During MVP most of the Architecture requirements are discarded but focusing on the the Quality Attribute Requirements some of the Architecture requirements can be added as part of the MVP Scope. https://lnkd.in/gi9JBbjc

👉 "Should the architect be responsible for making all decisions? No, and the reasons are the following: - It would not be efficient to block the development until the architect has all the definitions. - It would negatively impact the quality of deliverables. The architecture should focus on the hard-to-change decisions[1], those that have the biggest impact on the business or that transcend the boundaries of the development team/domain."

What is Reference Architecture Have you ever come across the term "reference architecture" and wondered exactly what it means? You aren't alone! Let us explain the term in simple terms. Think of a reference architecture as a blueprint for a building but in the world of IT and business. It's a standardized template that is used to guide and streamline the development of systems or solutions. Just as a blueprint helps architects to build a house properly, reference architecture ensures that technology solutions are deployed effectively and efficiently. What is it exactly? A reference architecture is a document or set of documents that describe the recommended structures and integrations of IT products and services to create a solution. It embodies industry best practices and usually suggests the optimal deployment methods for specific technologies. Presented in an easy-to-understand format, this guide helps teams implement complex technology solutions more smoothly. Why should you do this? Well, a solid reference architecture can save you a lot of time and headaches. It helps project managers, software developers, enterprise architects, and IT managers to collaborate and communicate more effectively about an implementation project. It anticipates and answers the most common questions that arise and helps teams avoid mistakes and delays by using an established set of best practices and approaches. In short, the reference architecture is about having a clear, reusable roadmap that helps you develop better solutions faster. Do you use a reference architecture in your projects? How has it helped you? Leave a comment and let's share our experiences!

Enhancing Your "Definition of Done" Can Improve Your Minimum Viable Architecture https://ow.ly/Y6Yy50PkknS

Balancing delivery and architecture is a theme with many organisations we speak to. This paper reflects our experience of how this can be done successfully.

In this #whitepaper, my Credera UK colleagues: James Willans, Chris Hill, Kevin Harnett and Simon Ledgard discuss the key themes that can help achieve a balanced approach to integrating #Agile and #Architecture disciplines. The key takeaways for me are: 1 - use shared goals 2 - be considerate of team design e.g. embed architects into agile delivery teams 3 - implement an incremental but lightweight governance process