Saturday Architecture Tiny Magiq

In this vibrant session of "Saturday Architecture," our host Kumaran, with guest Deepak from Microsoft, dives into the nuanced world of Gen AI. As part two of the "Letting Out the Genie" series, they tackle the complex interactions between different types of Gen AI users and what it truly takes to harness the technology's potential.

Kumaran and Deepak as they dissect the roles of users within the Gen AI framework! From casual users to builders, find out who truly drives the innovation in this engaging discussion.

"Join us in uncovering the mystery of the underutilized Gen AI! Dive into a conversation full of intrigue, laughter, and a quest for understanding. Why is Gen AI still waiting in the wings when it could be center stage solving our biggest business puzzles? 🧩🤖 #TechMysteries #GenAIUnleashed"

And there you have it, a lively exploration of Gen AI's puzzling underuse, packaged with humor, mystery, and a call to action. Let's not just admire the Genie's bottle; it's time to let the magic out!

Welcome to a rib-tickling episode of Saturday Architecture with Kumaran, Raja, and Deepak! 🏛️😂 In this session, we delve into the often-overlooked pitfalls of overengineering and the importance of simplicity in design. Buckle up for a journey through the "don'ts" that might just lead to better "do's" in architecture!

Kumaran and Deepak discuss the challenges tech companies face in delivering value to customers. They explore the difference between creating value and realizing value, highlighting the importance of thinking like an architect and collaborating to execute a framework for value realization. They also address the skill sets needed for creating and realizing value and the limitations of focusing solely on technology. The discussion concludes with a call to action to explore the path forward for making value happen.

Kumaran kicks things off with a revelation that his two decades of experience is about as useful for AI as a chocolate teapot is for brewing tea. It's like a fish trying to climb a tree - utterly out of its element!
Deepak, not to be outdone, likens AI to a weather forecast - unpredictable, often wrong, but we still check it every day. He suggests that architects are trying to read the AI book in the dark, fumbling around for the light switch of understanding.

The discussion explores Prime Video's successful shift from a microservice-based system to a monolithic architecture, leading to significant cost reductions. The speakers propose learning from manufacturing and industrial engineering to optimize software architectures. Concepts like work-study and value stream mapping could be invaluable tools in enhancing efficiency and identifying potential pitfalls in software design.