Architectural Red Flags: 10 Mistakes Undermining Solution Architects

Architectural Red Flags: 10 Mistakes Undermining Solution Architects

Enterprise Architect Dmytro Golodiuk reveals the 10 critical mistakes that can derail Solution Architects, from over-specialization to ignoring platform limitations. Drawing from 17+ years of experience, this comprehensive guide offers practical examples and strategies to help architects avoid common pitfalls and excel in their roles.

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Solution Architecture
Enterprise Architecture
Engineering
Cloud Solutions
Technical Leadership
Software Development
Career Development
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Platform Integration
Azure
Dynamics 365
Best Practices
Architecture Patterns
IT Strategy
Professional Growth
October 24, 2025
Customer Experience: The Reliability Metric That Matters

Customer Experience: The Reliability Metric That Matters

Learn why monitoring CPU and memory isn't enough. Spiros Economakis shares how Golden Signals and user-centric observability transform reliability engineering from machine-focused to customer-focused, with practical strategies for SRE leaders.

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SRE
Site Reliability Engineering
Observability
Golden Signals
Customer Experience
System Monitoring
DevOps
Engineering Leadership
October 19, 2025
Why Most Manager 1:1's Feel Pointless—and How to Fix Them

Why Most Manager 1:1's Feel Pointless—and How to Fix Them

Transform your manager 1:1's from pointless status updates into powerful career development sessions. Amazon Software Engineer Mariah Harvey shares a practical four-pillar framework to get unstuck on projects, understand your impact, drive career growth, and leverage your strengths. Learn how to own these critical meetings and accelerate your professional development.

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Engineering Management
Career Growth
1:1 Meetings
Engineering Leadership
Professional Development
Manager Relations
Career Advancement
October 15, 2025
Strategy vs AI, Documentation, Tools & Insights and Randomness

Strategy vs AI, Documentation, Tools & Insights and Randomness

Learn how AI is reshaping strategy teams in tech companies, why documentation is crucial for AI success, and discover practical tools to amplify your strategic impact from Luiz Fittipaldi, Global Strategy & Planning Manager at Preply.

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Strategy
AI
Documentation
Leadership
Tech
Automation
Product Management
Operations
October 12, 2025