In this part, I propose a technical solution, drawing on years of systems integration and cloud architecture. Technical readers will have strong opinions on how to do it better. Good! That's the point. As illustrated in the image above, the solution is: 1. Oriented around AWS Step Functions
The objective for this article is to show how payments, as we know it, will change in the coming years, maybe even months. This is my perspective of where we're going with the goal to get you, the reader, thinking about how to position to be able to
Growing up, I loved stories like Ali Baba and the Forty Thieves, and Aladdin. The rags-to-riches tale, intermingled with some magical ingredient, immediately transported me, in both space and time, to another world. Over my career, that imagination has inspired many of my best solutions and designs. I think Robert
I must admit that with the recent wave of Artificial Intelligence (AI), I have felt overwhelmed. Overwhelmed with the fantastic things AI can do - from suggesting my next meal to folding proteins (which I’m still trying to wrap my head around). Overwhelmed by the vast number of AI
My first computer was an 80286. It was 1992. Although it was second-hand, it was a significant purchase for my folks and I clearly remember the 7 monthly instalments. I only wish they knew what an exponential return on investment that has been. Since that moment, I have been absolutely
Over the last year, I've had the opportunity to head up the Architecture capability for a flagship program of a large FSI. Leading a team of Engineers to deliver complex technical solutions is not new territory. The challenges are well-defined, the results, achieved with lines of code, are
Over the last 30 years, the “Amazonian” approach has evolved and cured. Although many approaches such as working backwards or two-way-door decisions may seem painfully obvious, these form the foundation of how the behemoth operates and moves forward so efficiently. In this piece, I highlight a few of the differences
This article discusses the advantages architects can gain by remaining technically hands-on. It is aimed at architects, both new, veteran or in-between, who might believe their focus should only be on the "bigger picture," leaving coding or building to developers. By the time you complete this piece, you
The mental image I have is that many people in the technology industry are on the shore, enjoying a beautiful day at the beach. To the delight of the crowd, the waves are coming in more frequently, each a little higher and more exciting than the one before. AWS launched
A technical presentation is an opportunity for you to share/showcase/teach/boast/demystify what you and your team have been building/creating/studying/defining. As it typically involves speaking in public, there is generally angst/worry as the session gets closer. I have found incremental growth in the delivery
One of my key highlights of a presentation, from creation to delivery, is the instant my audience “gets it”. In much the same way that a standup comedian delivers the punchline, and there is laughter in response. This starts with the construction of a technical presentation, which may seem like
One of my all time favourite movies is A Few Good Men (1992). This is a prime example of why Nicholson (Colonel Jessep), Cruise (Lt Kaffee) and Moore (Lt Cmdr Galloway) are Hollywood superstars. From time to time, after watching the final courtroom scene on YouTube, I catch myself walking