Rethinking Enterprise Architecture for DevOps, Agile, & Cloud Native Organizations

Explore the evolving role of enterprise architecture in DevOps, agile, and cloud-native organizations in this 49-minute conference talk. Discover how the traditional responsibilities of Enterprise Architects are being challenged by modern application development practices. Learn about the experiences of EA teams adapting to DevOps and cloud-native cultures, and gain insights into how they can continue to provide value in areas such as oversight, integration, and technology choices. Examine the changing nature of EA's contributions, including strategies for thriving in this new landscape. Delve into topics such as the complexity of multiple systems, organizational silos, and the importance of leadership involvement. Gain a fresh perspective on enterprise architecture through metaphors like city planning and gardening, and understand how concepts like product teams and microservices fit into the evolving EA landscape.

Intro
Credentials
Enterprise architecture
Defining enterprise architecture
Enterprise architecture as a role
Enterprise architecture as a city
The problem with enterprise architecture
What should enterprise architects do
DevOps and enterprise architecture
Complexity problems
Organizations have multiple systems
The bad idea of enterprise architecture
How to change the organization
Most organizations are siloed
How to get involved in leadership
The metaphor of gardening
Product teams
Enterprise architects
Microservices
Enterprise Architect
Legacy Software
Team Structure
SelfService
Project out
Questions
IT Value
Conclusion