Many software developers long to upgrade their role to software architect. But while the job title suggests a work day focused on technical decision making, the reality is quite different. Nathaniel Schutta leads a workshop exploring the real-world responsibilities of successful architects, in which communication trumps coding and your days are spent juggling multiple priorities.

Through lecture and small group exercises, Nathaniel will help you understand what it means to be a successful architect. Working through various problems, attendees will have opportunities to think through architectural decisions and patterns, discuss the importance of non functional requirements and why architects cannot afford to practice resume driven design.