Solution Architects in an Organization
A solution architect understands the needs and goals of an organization as part of a team—all stakeholders, processes, teams, and the organization's management affect solution architect roles and their work. In this chapter, you will learn and understand the role of the solution architect and how they fit into the organization. Following that, you will learn about the various types of solution architects, and how they coexist within an organization. An organization may need a generalist solution architect, along with other specialist solution architects that are required based on a project's complexity.
This chapter will provide details on the solution architect's responsibility and how it can impact an organization's success. A solution architect wears multiple hats, and business executives heavily depend on their experience and decision making to understand the technical vision.
The solution-and-software development...