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Architecting Manchester is a public community of practice and discussion group for all things software architecture.

We attract a mix of software, devops and data engineers, architects, business analysts, product managers and various other technologists.

Whether you're an aspiring architect, currently an architect, or were previously and architect, if you have an interest in software architecture then this group is for you.

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  • My journey from Tech Lead to Head of Architecture

    My journey from Tech Lead to Head of Architecture

    Department Bonded Warehouse, 18 Lower Byrom Street, Manchester, GB

    Adam Houldsworth: My journey from Tech Lead to Head of Architecture

    Over the course of my career, I’ve moved from Junior Developer to Head of Architecture. Along the way I've learnt lessons, picked up scars, and managed a few wins. In this talk, I’ll share what that journey actually looked like: the moments that felt like progress, the ones that didn’t, and the realities of the roles in between that rarely make it into job descriptions.

    I’ll also share where I find myself now: at a career roundabout with real choices ahead: pushing further into leadership, stepping back toward engineering, or staying at the same level with a different focus. This talk is for anyone navigating growth in tech and wondering which paths are “allowed”, sustainable, or even desirable.

    Date: Wednesday 25th February
    Venue: Bonded Warehouse (M3 4AP)

    5:30pm – doors open (network, have some pizza and grab a drink)
    6:30pm – presentation
    7:30pm – pub / home (please don’t feel bad if you need to leave early)

    Pizza and drinks will be provided as usual. If you have any special dietary requirements, please let me know ahead of time.

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