Episode 31: Healthy Software at Scale – Blueprints for Adaptable Architecture

Episode 31 of the Process Transformers podcast, hosted by SAP SE, titled "Episode 31: Healthy Software at Scale – Blueprints for Adaptable Architecture" was published on September 23, 2025 and runs 44 minutes.

September 23, 2025 ·44m · Process Transformers

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Summary

Are you ready to transform your software architecture into a strategic advantage? Tune in as Lukas Egger and Chris Richardson delve into the blueprint for adaptable architecture. Chris unpacks the “success triangle,” highlighting the crucial interplay of development processes, organizational structure, and architecture. Learn how to foster fast feedback loops, enabling rapid innovation and continuous improvement. Understand the truth behind microservices versus monoliths and gain actionable insights for building resilient, agile software that drives business success. Discover why loose design time coupling and frequent deployments are essential.Guest: Chris RichardsonRenowned Software Architecture Consultant, Founder, and AuthorChris is a software architect and serial entrepreneur. He is a Java Champion, a JavaOne rock star and the author of “POJOs in Action”, which describes how to build enterprise Java applications with frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate. Chris was also the founder of the original CloudFoundry.com, an early Java PaaS for Amazon EC2.Today, he is a recognized thought leader in microservices and speaks regularly at international conferences. Chris is the author of the book “Microservice Patterns”. Chris helps organizations improve agility and competitiveness through better software architecture. He delivers consulting and training that helps organizations successfully adopt and use the microservice architecture.Chris is the founder of Eventuate, which is an open-source platform that simplifies the development of transactional micro services. He maintains a comprehensive set of resources for learning about microservices.Host: Lukas N. P. EggerHead of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP SignavioLukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.If you want to learn more about:Our guest – Chris Richardson: LinkedIn | Website | Book: Microservices Patterns | Microservices.io | Bluesky | Mastodon | ThreadsSAP Signavio: www.signavio.comIf you have questions or comments, email: [email protected] downloads:Download transcript as PDF file

Episode Description

Learn how to foster fast feedback loops, enabling rapid innovation and continuous improvement. Understand the truth behind microservices versus monoliths and gain actionable insights for building resilient, agile software that drives business success. Discover why loose design time coupling and frequent deployments are essential.

Guest:

Chris Richardson

Renowned Software Architecture Consultant, Founder, and Author

Chris is a software architect and serial entrepreneur. He is a Java Champion, a JavaOne rock star and the author of “POJOs in Action”, which describes how to build enterprise Java applications with frameworks such as Spring and Hibernate. Chris was also the founder of the original CloudFoundry.com, an early Java PaaS for Amazon EC2.

Today, he is a recognized thought leader in microservices and speaks regularly at international conferences. Chris is the author of the book “Microservice Patterns”. Chris helps organizations improve agility and competitiveness through better software architecture. He delivers consulting and training that helps organizations successfully adopt and use the microservice architecture.

Chris is the founder of Eventuate, which is an open-source platform that simplifies the development of transactional micro services. He maintains a comprehensive set of resources for learning about microservices.

Host:

Lukas N. P. Egger

Head of the Innovation Office & Strategic Projects team at SAP Signavio

Lukas leads a team of experts, steering innovation projects. His approach blends a strong technical understanding with a keen eye for product discovery and digital transformation. Lukas regularly contributes to discussions and panels, sharing his perspectives on AI, the digital zeitgeist, and philosophy. Lukas funded multiple startups, published a humorous philosophy book, and received silver screen quotation for special effects work for an animated movie.

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