015: The Role of Architects with Steven Herod

This week our guest on the podcast is Steven Herod is a Certified Technical Architect and Managing Director at Accenture where he is responsible for Global Salesforce Operations.  In this episode, Steven shares some distinctions between being a developer and an architect and some of the roles that architects play in creating successful applications and strategies used to get across the finish line. Additionally, together we talk about the term architect and how it has gained momentum within the Salesforce ecosystem.   Show Highlights: Steven explains how architecture is like an onion Areas of Responsibility, including the ability to understand and create system boundaries and how it fits into the layered concept of what an architect is and does How the architect works within a team, plus the architect and developer relationship, how to be on the same team and work together in a positive environment   Resources:Steven on Twitter Steven on LinkedIn   Shout Outs: John Ives Matt Lacey Code Coverage Podcast   *** EPISODE CREDITS: If you like this podcast and are thinking of creating your own, consider talking to my producer, Danny Ozment. He helps thought leaders, influencers, executives, HR professionals, recruiters, lawyers, realtors, bloggers, coaches, and authors create, launch, and produce podcasts that grow their business and impact the world. Find out more at https://emeraldcitypro.com