How to be more than a title and a Visio - Improving Talks Series

Описание: In the world of software there are few topics as sensitive as “architects” on a project. We have seen great ones, and terrible ones. In this talk we will break down the parts of the role, and how each of us can be a better architect. It will include technical details and discussion, as well as a new way to view the code base, software, and requirements we build.

About Devlin:

As President of Improving Enterprises Houston, Devlin Liles assists in leading the technology strategy and direction for the business. In an industry that is constantly innovating, Devlin believes as a passionate technologist it is his responsibility to maintain the cutting edge on his clients’ behalf. He prides himself on staying a generalist, but his passion in development is data and its interactions.

Devlin has an entrepreneurial mindset and has been a key contributor to growth and success of the Houston office being one of the founding employees in 2011. Since 2007, he has been presenting and teaching classes on software development practices and tools to audiences around the nation including user groups, conferences, and community events.

He became published along with his good friend Tim Rayburn as authors of Entity Framework 4.1 Experts Cookbook. When he is not in front of a crowd or behind a computer Devlin is an avid soccer player and hobbyist gamer.