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This book is useful for anyone associated with Information Technology, architecture, design or development. It is also relevant for leaders in any field.
The first part is a collection of essays on the essence of IT architecture. It covers a wide range of topics in no uncertain terms, from the spirit of architectural thinking, practical methods, and pitfalls to avoid. The eclectic set of articles deals with the essential technical approaches and the soft skills to be an excellent architect. They will equip you with the tools to produce quality architecture and imbue you with the right attitude to excel independently.
In the second half, the author shares insights on leadership. The essays are written from personal leadership and observation of senior executives of well-known brands. The topics include emotional intelligence, motivation and working with others. The essays on self-realization, empathy and understanding oneself will make an effective leader. These positive psychologies will also make you calm, peaceful and joyous.
These forty lessons on architecture and leadership are an invaluable combination to enjoy the creative process and reach the highest levels. It is not a primer or technical manual only for IT architects. All those who appreciate a different perspective will find much to delight in it.
The pieces are variously humorous, biting, heartfelt and wistful. They'll move and entertain you. Keep it by your side and peruse it now and again.
Shashidhar Sastry
Shashidhar Sastry (Shashi) is an Enterprise Architect with thirty-three years of experience, including 20 years in IBM Australia and India. He is an IBM certified Thought Leader and Open Group Distinguished Architect.
Shashi has delivered Enterprise Technology Transformation, Consulting, Governance, Cloud and Automation solutions for large customers in multiple countries for two decades. He has been a consultant for Manufacturing, Telecom and Media industries.
Shashi has long been interested in philosophy, western classical music, art and history. He is a voracious reader with broad tastes. His favourite fiction authors are Kingsley Amis, Graham Greene, Ernest Hemingway, Henry James, Dickens and Indian authors in English. He has a fascination for language and the craft of writing. He is getting more into writing in recent years, mostly on architecture, leadership and philosophical topics. For the latter, he publishes articles in The Philosophy Forum, Philosophy Now, Stack Exchange Philosophy Forum and Arktos.
He is a citizen of both Australia and India and lived in Sydney with his family from 1997 to 2010. Since then he has relocated to Pune in India with his wife Shylaja and children Preetika and Tarun.
