From the course: Enterprise Architecture Foundations
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What do Architects do?
From the course: Enterprise Architecture Foundations
What do Architects do?
- Architects typically begin their careers as software developers. The move from software developer to architect brings new responsibilities. Architects are at the center of a group of diverse stakeholders. As a result, they act not only as technology consultants, but also as mediators, ambassadors, and negotiators. They consult with management to help define and document business architecture. Business architecture is the strategy and business process of an enterprise. Having a defined business architecture allows management to prioritize work, as some processes may be more important than others. Solutions designs are aligned to business architecture to define solution scope. Here's an example of how architects provide value to an enterprise. Pause the video and read this case study for yourself. The desire of the business to reduce operating costs is the business strategy. The job of an architect is to plan and design the modifications, and new systems required to realize the…
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