The Thinking Hat
Essays
Insights for fellow architects — how I apply an architectural lens to enterprise AI: the systems, decisions, and tradeoffs of building on it. I also publish on Substack, as Architecture Speak.
29 Nov 2024On-siteUnlocking SaaS Potential — Build a Strategy That Works For You
SaaS only pays off if you change how you think. A strategy built on three pillars — business model, scalability, and integration — to unlock real ROI from your SaaS partners.
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23 Nov 2024On-siteThe Hidden Dangers of Bespoke Data Integration Patterns
Custom, one-off data integrations feel like a quick win — and quietly become a downward spiral for enterprise agility. The case for loose coupling and a canonical model.
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11 Jul 2024On-siteThe Road to TOGAF Certification
How I earned the TOGAF certification as a busy professional — the strategy, the resources, and the habits that made two focused months enough.
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