Approach
Architectural ownership from diagnosis through execution. No consulting reports. No recommendations without implementation. Authority over technical decisions that reduce operational complexity.
Architectural Ownership
Take principal-level responsibility for system architecture. Define boundaries, integration patterns, and technical standards. Make decisions that other teams can execute against without constant coordination.
Diagnosis
Map existing systems, identify bottlenecks, and quantify technical debt. Understand not just what exists, but why it exists and what constraints prevent change. Focus on architectural problems, not symptoms.
System Redesign
Design new architectures that address root causes. Prioritize simplicity, automation, and enforceability. Create systems that reduce the number of decisions teams need to make, not increase them.
Automation and Enforcement
Encode architectural decisions into infrastructure code, CI/CD pipelines, and monitoring systems. Make violations of architecture impossible or immediately visible. Reduce reliance on documentation and human memory.
Ongoing Technical Authority
Maintain architectural control as systems evolve. Review and approve changes that affect system boundaries or integration patterns. Ensure new work aligns with established architecture rather than creating new exceptions.