What we’re about
Welcome to the Dutch iSAQB Software Architecture Community!
The iSAQB (International Software Architecture Qualification Board) brings together professional software architecture experts from industry, consulting, training, academia, and other organizations.
This community is aimed at everyone who is interested in software architecture. Whether you're a Certified Professional for Software Architecture, wanting to become one, or looking to enrich your experience as a software architect by exchanging experiences with peers, you're welcome to join.
The default language for all events for this community is English. Events (free of charge) will be organized in evenings on week days.
This community is supported by the iSAQB. For more information, see https://www.isaqb.org/news-events/isaqb-community-meetups/.
By visiting our events, you agree to conform to the iSAQB code of conduct (https://www.isaqb.org/about/code-of-conduct/).
If you have any questions or remarks about this community, please reach out to Bert Jan Schrijver via bjschrijver@isaqb.org.
Upcoming events (1)
See all- Software architecture decision making in practiceOpenValue Utrecht, Utrecht
Hello architecture enthusiasts! We're excited to announce our next meetup focused on software architecture decision making in practice! Join us for an engaging evening where Bert Jan will kick things off with practical strategies for making high-impact architecture decisions, followed by Piet's insights on creating and communicating architectural decision records with your teams.
Come hungry for both knowledge and food — we've got plenty of both, plus drinks and great networking opportunities at OpenValue's Utrecht office.
Both sessions will be presented in English. RSVP now for an evening of learning and connection!
Getting Here
Directions: https://www.openvalue.eu/route/#utrecht. Parking is free. The office is within walking distance of Utrecht Zuilen train station.
Agenda
17:30 Doors open
18:00 Food
18:30 Talk 1: Making significant software architecture decisions
19:30 Break
19:45 Talk 2: Creating effective and objective architectural decision records (ADRs)
20:45 Drinks, fun, networkingTalk 1: Making significant software architecture decisions
Bert Jan Schrijver, CTO at OpenValueEvery architectural decision has a cost, and balancing trade-offs is at the core of any successful software architecture. But how do you decide between competing solutions, languages, or frameworks?
In this session, Bert Jan will explore a structured approach to making high-impact architecture decisions, helping you navigate through technical, organizational, and financial considerations. Learn practical strategies for evaluating trade-offs and ensuring the long-term success of your projects.About Bert Jan
Bert Jan is CTO at OpenValue and focuses on Java, software architecture, Continuous Delivery and DevOps. Bert Jan is a Java Champion, JavaOne Rock Star speaker, Duke's Choice Award winner and leads NLJUG, the Dutch Java User Group. He loves to share his experience by speaking at conferences, writing for the Dutch Java magazine and helping out Devoxx4Kids with teaching kids how to code. Bert Jan is easily reachable on X at @bjschrijver.
Talk 2: Creating effective and objective architectural decision records (ADRs)
Piet van Dongen, Cloud-native Software Engineering Consultant at OpenValueDocumenting decisions is like eating your veggies as a kid: they keep telling you it's good for you, but you just hate doing it. Architectural Decision Records (ADRs) to the rescue! ADRs are perfect for just-in-time, just-enough documentation for engineering teams and organisations.
During this talk, you will learn how to make create and communicate architectural decisions as a team, in barely any time at all.
About Piet
Piet is a senior cloud-native software engineering consultant at OpenValue. He loves to help organisations with mapping and exploiting business opportunities using software and cloud technology.
He shares his knowledge of software architecture, cloud modernisation, skills development, and technology by writing, lecturing, training, or speaking on stage at meetups and conferences like Voxxed Days, Codemotion, DevOpsDays, and re:Invent. He is an active software community member: he is one of the organizers of the Dutch iSAQB Software Architecture Community and an ex-leader of the Dutch AWS User Group.
