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Developer to Architect

Interested in learning what the role of a software architect entails and why it is so crucial to your organization's success? By the end of this course you will have a thorough understanding of the skills, knowledge, and duties required to become a successful and effective software architect.

Chris Simmons - Pluralsight course - Developer to Architect
Chris Simmons
What you'll learn

Are you a developer transitioning into the role of software architect? Are you a developer who has aspirations of becoming software architect? Are you already a software architect but eager to learn more about your craft? In this course you will learn what the role of a software architect entails and why it is so crucial to your organization's success. You will learn about the skills and knowledge needed to be an effective software architect and about the duties performed during each phase of the project life cycle. Lastly you will learn one of the most important aspect of being a software architect: how to design and communicate a solution to both technical and non-technical stakeholders. This course is your roadmap to becoming a capable and successful software architect.

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Chris Simmons - Pluralsight course - Developer to Architect
Chris Simmons

Chris Simmons is a 20+ year veteran software architect & developer with experience across multiple platforms, industries, and technologies. He specializes in Microsoft.NET web technologies and IBM iSeries systems integration. Chris is presently employed as a software architect at a Colorado based software products and solutions provider.

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