The Architect and the Team

In this section, you're going to learn how the Solution Architect fits into an IT team. You will need this knowledge to become an outstanding architect. We're going to take a close look at Software Team Roles: who does what in an IT team, and who reports to whom? We'll zoom in specifically on the roles of Functional Analyst and Lead Developer, because these are the two individuals the Architect will spend the most time with. 

Finally, we will take a close look at the Solution Architect. What is the role of the architect, how does he or she fit in the team, and what are his or her responsibilities to make the project run smoothly?