Architect Cafe #5: The Practical Solutions Architect

An session focused on the practical aspects of solutions architecture, addressing the key question: "What do you start with when deployed as a solutions architect?" Cris Cadinu and Oscar van der Leij will present two detailed case studies demonstrating how the solution architecture process unfolds in practice and what deliverables are created at each stage.

Event Overview

Focus on Practical Entry Points

The session will address a common challenge for solutions architects: understanding where to start when beginning an engagement. The event will cover the solution architecture process from start to finish, key deliverables and documentation required at different stages, and real-world applications demonstrating how theory translates into practice.

Two Detailed Case Studies

Cris Cadinu and Oscar van der Leij will present two comprehensive case studies that demonstrate how the solution architecture process unfolds in practice across different contexts. The presentations will cover what deliverables are created at each stage of the architecture process, how to manage stakeholder expectations throughout the engagement, and practical approaches to common challenges that arise during solution architecture work.

Agenda

14:00 - 15:00
Presentation: The Practical Solutions Architect

15:00 - 15:30
Break-Out: Practical Architecture Dilemma's

15:30 - 16:00
Presentation on the Break-Out Outcomes