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The Non-Traditional Architecture Path

"For 8 years, I was doing architectural work while calling myself 'just a developer'"

My name is Janis, and I have more than 20 years of experience as a Solution Architect specializing in enterprise systems. My journey in architecture hasn't followed the traditional path of obtaining certifications first; rather, it's been molded by real-world project challenges and successes in industries such as banking, aviation, and government.

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Banking, Aviation, Government, Telecom, Logistics

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