𝐇𝐨𝐬𝐭: Adrian Bednarz, Talent Operations Excellence Manager

𝐆𝐮𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐬: Piotr Uzar, Big Data Solution Architect

Marcin Stepien, AWS DevOps Engineer

𝐓𝐡𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐞, 𝐰𝐞 𝐝𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐨:

- The evolving role of IT architects and why they are essential in modern tech

- How architects bridge the gap between business strategy and technology implementation

- The skills, both technical and soft, that every successful IT architect must have

- The challenges faced by architects, from managing stress to balancing project management and technical leadership

- Emerging trends like AI, cloud computing, and their impact on the architect’s role

- The differences between types of architects, including solution architects, enterprise architects, and DevOps architects

- How to start and build a career as an IT architect in today’s fast-paced tech landscape

The episode offers a detailed look at how architects shape solutions in a rapidly evolving industry, providing insights for anyone curious about this critical IT role.

𝐓𝐢𝐦𝐞𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐦𝐩𝐬:

00:00 - 02:15: Introduction and guest backgrounds

02:16 - 07:20: Understanding the architect's role in IT

07:21 - 12:30: Becoming an architect: pathways and challenges

12:31 - 21:00: Responsibilities of an architect

21:01 - 27:00: When and why companies need architects

27:01 - 34:00: Types of architects and their roles

34:01 - 43:00: Architects and project managers: collaboration and challenges

43:01 - 54:00: AI's impact on architecture

54:01 - 55:00: Closing remarks and call to action