When my then girlfriend and I moved into a tiny two-bedroom apartment in Long Beach, California, we started to learn a lot about each other’s routines and behaviors.  We quickly found out that she absolutely could not stand an unlidded toilet seat, and I, an unmade bed.  I made my …

Over the years, I have seen and heard the word “architecture” used countless numbers of times and ways. Typically, the discussion is from the standpoint of talking about the structure of something. The word “architecture” always seems to be preceded by an adjective like system, electrical, software, or product. While …

I know the slogan “Be agile, not fragile” has been used so often it’s become cliché, but I’ve got some new insight. The “agile method of software development”* has become the predominant pattern for software development in the world today, and has found traction outside of the traditional enclave of …

“To begin with the end in mind means to start with a clear understanding of your destination. It means to know where you’re going so that you better understand where you are now and so that the steps you take are always in the right direction.”  Stephen Covey The move …