Architect Cafe #2 - So, You Want to Be a Solutions Architect?

The second of the Architect Café series continuing the successful format from previous session in Amsterdam, featuring presentations on solution architect responsibilities and a hands-on workshop where attendees will apply C4 modeling to a fictional business case. This practical approach will allow participants to immediately practice the concepts discussed.

Event Overview

Solutions Architect Role

Oscar van der Leij will present on solution architect responsibilities and career paths, providing clarity on what the role entails and how professionals can develop the necessary skills. The session will address common questions about the solutions architect role and its place within software development organizations.

C4 Model Workshop

Cris Cadinu will cover the C4 model and its applications in both design planning and documenting existing codebases. The session will demonstrate how to visualize software architecture through multiple levels of detail, showing participants how the same approach works for greenfield projects and brownfield documentation efforts.

Hands-On Component

A distinctive feature of this edition will be the hands-on workshop where attendees will draw architecture views based on a fictional business case, allowing practical application of the concepts discussed. This interactive component will help solidify understanding by moving from theory to practice within the same session.

Agenda

18:00 - 18:30
Welcome & Diner

18:30 - 19:00
Solutions Architect Responsibilities

19:00 - 19:30
C4 Model Introduction

19:30 - 19:45
Break

19:45 - 20:30
Hands-On Workshop: Drawing Architecture Views

20:30 - 21:00
Review & Discussion