The software architect

ABSTRACT

Leadership is the defining characteristic in an unforgiving technology arena.

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INDEX TERMS

Primary Classification:
  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.1 Project and People Management

Additional Classification:
  C. Computer Systems Organization
  C.0 GENERAL

  H. Information Systems
  H.0 GENERAL

  J. Computer Applications
  J.0 GENERAL

  K. Computing Milieux
  K.6 MANAGEMENT OF COMPUTING AND INFORMATION SYSTEMS
      K.6.0 General
  K.7 THE COMPUTING PROFESSION
      K.7.0 General