The architectural landscape is transforming before our eyes, and staying relevant means embracing the extraordinary potential of generative AI while deepening our uniquely human capabilities. In this thought-provoking conversation, Anil Lakhan—Principal Enterprise Architect at Capgemini with over three decades of experience—shares wisdom that will resonate with architects at every career stage.

Anil takes us through his remarkable journey from hands-on software engineer to chief architect, revealing how his passion evolved from technical problem-solving to seeing the bigger picture of how architecture drives business outcomes. This perspective shift didn't happen overnight but emerged through collaborative experiences across global teams and mentoring hundreds of fellow architects.

The numbers tell a compelling story: generative AI spending is projected to surge 150% this year alone, reaching $14.2 billion globally. Perhaps more striking is that 30% of GenAI-powered applications will soon be built by business users rather than IT professionals. This democratization of technology creation fundamentally changes the architect's role—not diminishing it, but elevating it to more strategic heights.

Rather than fearing replacement, forward-thinking architects are harnessing AI to handle routine documentation and code generation while focusing on their uniquely human strengths: connecting disparate domains, leading complex change initiatives, and thinking creatively about business solutions. As Anil emphasizes, "It's not just evolution of the role, but a transformation."

For those navigating this changing landscape, Anil offers practical wisdom: never stop learning, master prompt engineering ("your results are only as good as your questions"), and recognize that your unique human perspective remains irreplaceable. Most importantly, let passion be your compass through uncertainty.

Whether you're an experienced architect or just starting your journey, this episode provides invaluable insights on maintaining relevance and finding deeper meaning in your work as technology reshapes our profession.

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What happens when standards escape the page and become tangible, hands-on experiences? That's the question Nova Smar is answering with their groundbreaking O-PAS Standard Roadshow, as revealed in this enlightening conversation with Libanio Souza and Luciano Botto – two industry veterans with nearly 80 years of combined experience.

The roadshow represents an unprecedented global initiative to democratize access to the Open Process Automation Standard (O-PAS), part of The Open Group Open Process Automation™ Forum. Since its announcement in 2023, this ambitious program has already completed 25 of its planned 50 worldwide events, bringing practical, hands-on training to students, engineers, end-users, and even competitors across multiple continents. "It's the biggest marketing program in our half-century history," Souza explains, underscoring the significance of this outreach effort.

What particularly stands out is the inclusivity of their approach. Rather than keeping technological knowledge within industry silos, Nova Smar deliberately hosts many events at educational institutions, creating ripple effects far beyond the formal nine-hour training sessions. "The roadshow itself does not end in the roadshow event," Botto notes, describing how each stop generates additional speeches and engagement opportunities that extend the standard's reach into local communities.

Both guests highlight the critical role of collaboration in developing and promoting industry standards. They credit The Open Group for their consensus-building methodology as being instrumental to the standard's success, while noting that despite effective online collaboration, in-person meetings often prove essential for resolving complex disagreements. Their problem-solving approach – breaking down challenges and attacking them with resilience – reflects Nova Smar's technological DNA and collaborative culture.

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PETROBRAS IT leaders Leonardo Melo and Pascoal Mello share how The Open Group OSDU® Forum is transforming data management in oil exploration, creating interoperability between applications, and making workflows more efficient and cost-effective.

Key Highlights:

• Leonardo has spent 13 years in data management and governance for geosciences at PETROBRAS
• Pascoal works in exploration focusing on geoscience applications
• Collaboration means engaging with other operators and vendors to achieve interoperability using the OSDU Data Platform
• Their journey with The Open Group OSDU Forum began 3-4 years ago with proof of concepts to test interoperability potential
• Interoperability solves the challenge of moving data between different software formats efficiently
• Centralizing and standardizing data saves significant time and money by eliminating manual data transfers
• Face-to-face meetings build stronger relationships than virtual collaboration alone
• In-person events provide opportunities to meet higher-level executives and adjust strategies
• The challenge is maintaining the OSDU Data platform while balancing different stakeholder objectives

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