Skills need for Cloud Base Architecture

Terry Mandin discusses how to integrate and select the best tools for the job.This allows customers to become comfortable with cloud-based technologies, often times starting with a hybrid cloud and on-premise architecture, then moving the full application to the cloud. Terr is the founder of  i2E Solution’s. i2E Solutions provides an on-site personalized approach for customer Read More …

Skills needed for Cloud Base Architecture

Terry Mandin discusses the skillset needed and i2E Solutions abilities to architect a cloud-based solution for a customer. He discusses several of the pitfalls that may be encountered for someone that goes at alone or for the first time. He also discusses i2E Solution’s approach of transitioning customers to cloud-based technologies. i2E Solutions provides an Read More …

Architecture is about Visceral Emotions

I  seldom post Ted Videos anymore to my blog but this video speaks to how the interaction between user and designer (this time an architect) in something as massive as a building has changed. A wonderful description that I hope you enjoy  as much as I did. An excerpt for the video: Because it doesn’t Read More …

The Musical Connection to Architecture from a Composer

Steve Horowitz is the creator of odd but highly-accessible sounds and a diverse and prolific musician. Steve’s music integrates his experiences as a bass player and band leader with his explorations as a multifaceted composer. Steve has been honored with a Grammy and a Webby. This week’s Podcast guest Jim Kalbach, is a Principal UX Read More …

Coplien on Agile, Lean and Architecture

Jim (“Cope”) Coplien was my guest on the Business901 podcast, Why Architecture is needed even in Agile? We discussed his new book,Lean Architecture: for Agile Software Development but I found Cope’s view on Lean and Agile quite interesting. Even if you listened to the podcast, this transcription is worth a look. His thoughts on “Japanese Read More …

Why Architecture is needed even in Agile?

Jim (“Cope”) Coplien was my guest on the Business901 podcast. We discussed his new book,Lean Architecture: for Agile Software Development but I found Cope’s view on Lean and Agile quite interesting. His knowledge of the subject goes far beyond the software practices that he writes about. Whether you are in IT or not, I think Read More …