A solution architecture example from Ameren

As a solution architect in the energy sector, I would say that the success of all projects relies on one factor: you need to follow a consistent approach to solution design and asset management. When my team within the IT organization at Ameren began reviewing new projects in 2016, the solution architecture domain didn’t exist….

Agile Enterprise Solution Architecture

Enterprise Architecture (EA) as an enterprise planning framework has its place and merits, yet it often falls short of real-world IT expectations. The traditional EA approach defines the to-be state architecture that may exist for a while but does not last long.

Psychological Impact of Solution Architecture

Most architects easily forget that there is a mental impact on the people that will use our systems. The main influence here is usually called the automation-induced complacency or over-reliance on automation. We as human have the strange behaviour that we will always favour information from an automated system over all other information. An easy … Continue reading Psychological Impact of Solution Architecture