The 10 Most Commonly Confused Concepts in Software Architecture, Paul Preiss
Architecture is becoming one of the hottest fields in technology. It is helping companies reduce costs,
improve quality and add to the bottom line. However, the term architecture and its derivatives are not
well understood. Enterprise architecture, architecture patterns, and other related terminology are
often confused with unrelated concepts. This confusion creates poor work environments, inconsistent
roles, and strained IT relationships. For software professionals it is essential that we come to a
common understanding of the fundamental concepts in software architecture so that we might fully
realize its potential. Join Paul Preiss for a discussion on the fundamental concepts in architecture
and their ramifications to the software industry.
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About the Speaker
Paul Preiss
Paul Preiss is an independent consultant specializing in software architecture. Paul has been involved
with high level architecture, design and implementation for the last 6 years. Previously Paul was the
Applications Manager and Architect for Dell Pan Asia based in Kawasaki, Japan. He later became the Sr.
Architect for a software consulting firm in St Paul Minnesota, where he provided architecture consulting
for numerous government and private enterprise clients. Paul went on to become the Director of Engineering
and Chief Architect of a digital asset management company. More recently Paul has spent most of his time
creating and managing the International Association of Software Architects. The organization spans 3 countries
and 6 states and is growing quickly. Paul has a bachelor's degree in Japanese from the University of
Texas at Austin.
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