The most important skill for enterprise architects may surprise you: Communication

A common view of developers and other tech folks is they’re anti-social. In other words, people who prefer to work alone with their headphones and avoid speaking to others at all costs. While this stereotype doesn’t hold true for most programmers, it’s especially wrong for IT architects, a profession that relies heavily on communication. “My work consists of talking, making some notes, doing some sketches, and more talking,” explains Lotje Meijknecht. She works as an IT architect for the Dutch government, and tackles large-scale projects for various departments. A key part of the enterprise architect’s role is not just to…

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