Here's how you can acquire the essential skills and experiences to become a software architect.

Ever since I joined IT, I've been passionate about the big picture—the bird's eye view and solving problems through innovation. Over the past decade, I've witnessed the IT industry boom, from self-service to automation to artificial intelligence- technology evolved significantly, So it's crucial to learn, unlearn, and relearn concepts to adapt to the new, innovative industry standards.

Les nouveaux usages cloud ainsi que les notions de sobriété numérique sont aussi des concepts qui doivent faire partie des compétences initiales. En particulier, une bonne connaissance des services managés présents sur les différentes plateforme cloud (AWS, Azure, ...) est essentiel pour la conception d'architecture résiliente et respectueuse des ressources énergétiques. C'est aussi la porte d'entrée pour les approches FinOps

The important Italian physicist and mathematician, Leonardo Da Vinci, exhorted: "Simplicity is the supreme degree of sophistication." Sometimes, what we consider simple, as being synonymous with easy, is in fact the basis, the secure foundation on which we will pave the building of our professional training. A building with 30 floors has a different base than one intended for 100 floors, for example. How many floors do you want to pave with the consistency of your profession? Well... No matter how many there are, Invest in the base.

A constru??o de uma base de conhecimento sólida na área de tecnologia é essencial para adquirir a longo prazo o conhecimento avan?ado que irá servir de alicerce para a carreira de um arquiteto de software.

Learning the basics of programming, like analyzing the problem, developing the logic, and developing the high-level structure of the program, is very important. These are above any of the programming languages and building blocks of code development.

Algo útil para um profissional com pouca experiência na área. é ser bastante observador em rela??o ao ciclo de desenvolvimento de software, esse olhar sob todos os processos envolvidos é adquirido através de participa??o ativa em um time de desenvolvimento ou até mesmo em projetos pessoais. Você pode come?ar trabalhando em um mini projeto, n?o se limitando a participar apenas a nível de desenvolvimento mas também a design, requisitos, qualidade e etc.

We often say that there is no college or MBA in experience. Really, you either have experience or you don't. And this important functional attribute is not exactly related to years of work. We may, in turn, classify experience as the useful apprehension of one or more facts over a period of time. This means that, with dedication, although young (in age), a dedicated professional is capable of accumulating experience, making a difference wherever he goes.

L'expérience, notamment le droit à l'erreur, est essentielle pour acquérir des compétences techniques et comportementales. Les erreurs, inévitables dans des systèmes informatiques complexes, sont des opportunités d'apprentissage et d'amélioration. Elles encouragent l'innovation, la résilience et renforcent la confiance et la cohésion d'équipe. Il est donc crucial de promouvoir une culture du droit à l'erreur pour favoriser l'épanouissement et la progression professionnelle.

It's important to emphasize that Design Patterns (such as Strategy, Visitor, and Observer) are proposed solutions to common problems that recur in the industry. Understanding these problems is fundamental to proposing the appropriate solution, and this cataloging of patterns helps with that. Architectural patterns like SAGA, ACL, and Strangler Fig are also very important tools for being a good architect (the latter two, especially for legacy modernization contexts). In addition to the classic Design Patterns book by the GoF, a great book is Patterns of Enterprise Application Architecture by Martin Fowler.

In philosophy we learn that "ignorance is certain of everything!" A person who studies, therefore has a commitment to assertiveness, will be more thoughtful when revealing something. And, generally, when you do, you have a greater degree of certainty due to the fact that you are studying.

La réutilisation constitue un élément fondamental dans l'exploitation optimale des modèles. En effet, il est fort probable que 99% des problématiques que vous rencontrerez aient déjà été étudiées et résolues de manière optimale. Au lieu de chercher à innover à tout prix, il est préférable de privilégier les solutions éprouvées et fiables. Cela permet non seulement de gagner du temps, mais aussi de garantir la performance et la pérennité des systèmes mis en place.

Learn the design patterns and implement them for a problem and list out why the pattern is used and what issues it resolves in the application. Understand the implemented patterns in the other modules and adapt them to the extent possible. Discuss any issues with the Architect till you are confident. Documenting the thought is very important factor.

To be a successful architect, besides the "hard skills" ( SDLC, application, integration and infra architecture), one has to understand very well the subject of architecture: the business capabilities constituting the enterprise value chain. Defining architecture without business understanding is like architecting a building without clear consideration on its purpose.

If I were to start my career today, after more than 27 years of experience, I would certainly make consistent investments in cloud computing and cognitive artificial intelligence. Not because it's fashion, but because it's a trend. It is important to mention that the development of your skills must include conceptual skills, knowing what is being said in their respective contexts. This is above tools. These are computational concepts that must be mastered to make good use of any technologies.

Business orientation is the basic skill required for the architect. One should understand the customer systems and their interrelationship and think above them to find a suitable solution/common solution that truly integrates the systems.

I feel technical leadership is what is expected from the teams, customers, and management. It is the primary responsibility of the Architect to envisage possible benefits and communicate with the right stakeholders in an appropriate way. This helps the organization and customers make informed decisions.

Making a friend is relatively easy, keeping a friend is difficult. One of the biggest difficulties for high-performance athletes is maintaining the performance they have achieved and, therefore, got them there. In Computer Science it's the same thing. A technology that is in vogue today will be obsolescent tomorrow. It is necessary to be "up to date"; ready. And that means studying more concepts than tools. These do come and go (in one way or another), but the academic input that brought them there will always be the same.

Achei útil a atualiza??o constante de tecnologias e métodos dispostos no mercado. Garantindo a manuten??o do arquiteto no campo.

Though leadership in terms of the latest trends is very important for success of the project. The architect should be open to learning & implementing to assess the effects and try to build a proof of concept. Should be open for the feedback and discuss the possible solutions with teams and management continuously. Also, architects should be open and understanding that each project may need an appropriate architecture and work towards it.

Pursue Advanced Certifications: Certifications like TOGAF (The Open Group Architecture Framework) can be beneficial. Stay Updated with Technology Trends: Keep learning about new technologies, frameworks, and best practices. Hands-on Experience Lead Projects: Start taking on more responsibility in projects, moving from a developer role to a lead or architect role. Document and Review Architectures: Practice creating and reviewing architecture documentation. Learn to evaluate and improve existing systems. Personal Development Build a Portfolio: Maintain a portfolio of projects showcasing your architecture skills. Seek Mentorship: Find mentors who are experienced architects to guide you through your career development.