To Become an Enterprise Software Architect

Ok, what are the skills required to become a great enterprise software architect?

Skills required:

1) Modelling

A big part of the job of a Software Architect is about modelling. Modelling helps understanding the system from a high level.

Drawing, understanding and communicating the models of the existing or new systems.

Modelling types:

• Deployment Model
• Components Model
• Class Model
• ...

Best Modelling Tools:

• Pen and paper
• Whiteboard
• Microsoft Visio
• Sybase PowerDesigner

Learning:

• Learn Architecture: http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-gb/architecture/cc511514.aspx
• MSDN Architecture: http://www.microsoft.com/architecture/
• Certification: http://www.opengroup.org/itac/
• IT Architect Certification Program: http://www.opengroup.org/itac/cert/
• Microsoft Certified Architect Programs: http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/architect/default.mspx
• Microsoft Certified Master Programs (prerequisite of MCA): http://www.microsoft.com/learning/mcp/master/default.mspx
• IT Consultancy Blog: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/project-management/
• IT Leadership Blog: http://blogs.techrepublic.com.com/tech-manager/
• Software Modelling and Architecture Part 1: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=79hrNLm6S7k