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Architecture
From an architect’s perspective, there are two ways to optimize the return on technology investment; fit and efficiency. Good architecture meets business requirements (fit) while minimizing cost/complexity/risk (efficiency).
Since software can be made to do virtually anything, end users frequently end up dictating the design. Software is made to meet thousands of business requirements unabated by efficiency concerns.
Another common practice in technology is to let the builder do the design. Unfortunately, the builder’s competencies and capacity are likely to influence the design; additionally the builder may not be best suited to manage scope since complexity equates to additional dollars.
Whether A-Frame is doing the architecture or working with an architect, we believe in an independent architect and a design/bid/build process.
Practice Lead Bio: Mike Kovach leads A-Frame’s architecture practice. Mike began his career at GE Aerospace, where he played a key role in the Advanced Architecture Group (AAG). Mike was also the Chief Architect for Aston Brooke where he designed elegant solutions to difficult problems at several Fortune 500 clients. Mike also has experience overseeing design teams on a wide range of projects including large custom application development projects, business intelligence projects and ERP solutions.
Qualification: A-Frame professionals have led architecture and design on dozens of large, complex projects including global Oracle packaged solutions; custom, java and web-based, front-office applications; enterprise application integration platforms and business intelligence systems. A-Frame professionals have managed design work by most leading software vendors and system integrators.