Innovative vSoftwareArchitect™ services provided by an experienced and successful Software Architect.

Usually a support role to the Product Manager, the Software Architect is responsible for architecting software implementation.  Whether to improve or re-engineer existing models, or define new solutions , this role requires an ability to understand the fundamentals of software implementation architecture.  This position is most often confused with that of the software programmer.  The software programmer often consumes the services of the Software Architect.

Some of the responsibilities of a Software Architect include:

Design and documentation of proposed software implementation architectures,

Identification and specification of possible improvements to software implementation architectures, and

A consumer focused needs-based cost-value weighting of proposed solutions.

Although an individual project budget may not allow for a Product Manager, the services of a true Software Architect will not only yield savings on initial development costs, but will lay the groundwork for future growth.  Although this role can be successfully delegated to software programmers, they must possess relevant talent and experience.  Although domain expertise with the type of software being architected is advantageous, the methodologies of the professional allow for predictable and valuable results no matter what their initial understanding of the requirements may be.  Highly skilled and experienced software programmers may be able to perform adequately.

It is essential to balance the budget between software architecture and software programming.  If you are launching into development without the benefit of a true Software Architect, you should seriously consider the value that can be realized through the reallocation of development resources to the fulfillment of this role.  Lack of proper Software Architecture will always lead to unnecessary development, deployment, and support costs.

Key Benefits

• Virtual - No need for a full time - and fully compensated - Software Architect.
• Mature - Leverage the skills and experience of an actual Software Architect.
• Flexible - Purchase only the services you actually need.

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