Ken Sipe

Navigating the Cloud as a Cloud Architect

5:00 PM MDT

In the age of digital transformation, Cloud Architects emerge as architects of the virtual realm, bridging innovation with infrastructure. This presentation offers a comprehensive exploration of the Cloud Architect's pivotal role.

Delving into cloud computing models, architecture design, and best practices, attendees will gain insights into harnessing the power of cloud technologies. From optimizing scalability and ensuring security to enhancing efficiency and reducing costs, this session unravels the strategic decisions and technical expertise that define a Cloud Architect's journey. Join us as we decode the nuances of cloud architecture, illustrating its transformative impact on businesses in the modern era.

Architectural Awareness: Engineering Super-skill

11:00 AM MDT

Awareness is the knowledge or perception of a situation or fact, which based on myriad of factors is an elusive attribute. Likely the most significant unasked for skill… perhaps because it's challenging to “measure” or verify. It is challenging to be aware of aware, or is evidence of it's adherence. This session will cover different levels of architectural awareness. How to surface awareness and how you might respond to different technical situations once you are aware.

Within this session we look holistically an engineering, architecture and the software development process. Discussing:

* Awareness of when process needs to change (original purpose of Agile)
* Awareness of architectural complexity
* Awareness of a shift in architectural needs 
* Awareness of application portfolio and application categorization 
* Awareness of metrics surfacing system challenges
* Awareness of system scale (and what scale means for your application)
* Awareness when architectural rules are changing
* Awareness of motivation for feature requests
* Awareness of solving the right problem

The focus of the session will be mindful (defined as focusing on one's awareness), commentating in sharing strategies for heightening awareness as an architect and engineer.

Becoming an Architect: Nurturing Essential Skills for Success

1:30 PM MDT

Embarking on the journey to become an architect requires more than technical expertise; it demands a diverse skill set that combines creativity, leadership, communication, and adaptability. You may be awesome as a developer or engineer, but the skills needed to be an architect are often different and require more than technical awareness to succeed.

This presentation delves into the crucial skills aspiring architects need to cultivate. From mastering design principles and embracing cutting-edge technologies to honing collaboration and project management abilities, attendees will gain valuable insights into the multifaceted world of architectural skills. Join us as we explore practical strategies, real-world examples, and actionable tips that pave the way for aspiring architects to thrive in a dynamic and competitive industry.

Architectural Principles: Building the Foundations of Design Excellence

3:15 PM MDT

In the realm of architecture, principles form the bedrock upon which innovative and enduring designs are crafted. This presentation delves into the core architectural principles that guide the creation of structures both functional and aesthetic. Exploring concepts such as balance, proportion, harmony, and sustainability, attendees will gain profound insights into the art and science of architectural design. Through real-world examples and practical applications, this session illuminates the transformative power of adhering to these principles, shaping not only buildings but entire environments. Join us as we unravel the secrets behind architectural mastery and the principles that define architectural brilliance.

Good architectural principles are fundamental guidelines or rules that inform the design and development of software systems, ensuring they are scalable, maintainable, and adaptable. Here are some key architectural principles that are generally considered valuable in software development:

• Modularity
• Simplicity
• Scalability
• Flexibility
• Reusability
• Maintainability
• Performance
• Security
• Testability
• Consistency
• Interoperability
• Evolutionary Design

Adhering to these architectural principles can lead to the development of robust, maintainable, and adaptable software systems that meet the needs of users and stakeholders effectively.

Standing up Enterprise Architecture

5:00 PM MDT

The organization has grown and one line of business has become 2 and then 10. Each line of business is driving technology choices based on their own needs. Who and how do you manage alignment of technology across the entire Enterprise… Enter Enterprise Architecture! We need to stand up a new part of the organization.

This session will define the role of architects and architectures. We will walk through a framework of starting an Enterprise Architecture practice. Discussions will include:

• Differences of EA teams from one organization to another
• Different architectural roles
• Challenges that face EA
• How to start or refine an EA practice

Go for Java Developers

8:30 AM MDT

Looking to go beyond the basics of Go. In my Golang for Java developers we teach the basics of Go while building out different labs to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts.

This session is the next stage of more deeply understanding some of the more advanced or new features in Golang which include:

• Concurrency
• Channels
• Error Handling
• Generics
• WASI
• New 1.20 and 1.21 language features

Go for Java Developers

10:30 AM MDT

Looking to go beyond the basics of Go. In my Golang for Java developers we teach the basics of Go while building out different labs to demonstrate an understanding of the concepts.

This session is the next stage of more deeply understanding some of the more advanced or new features in Golang which include:

• Concurrency
• Channels
• Error Handling
• Generics
• WASI
• New 1.20 and 1.21 language features