Simplifying solutions architecture with Brian Johnson of Booz Allen Hamilton

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Consulting firm Booz Allen Hamilton plays a pivotal role in keeping federal agencies including the United States Department of Defense and the VA on the cutting edge. In this episode, host David Joy is joined by Booz Allen Hamilton’s Sr. Solutions Architect, Brian Johnson, for a discussion on the exciting, intricate world of data analysis as well as expert insights on solutions architecture. Join as we discuss: ✔️ Brian’s extensive global career that spans test engineering, software architecture, metrology, and his time in the military. ✔️ Demystifying the approach to problem-solving and technology selection. ✔️ Scalability, risk assessment, and the suitability of architecture frameworks. Big Ideas In App Architechture is a #techpodcast for architects and engineers who are building modern, data-intensive applications and systems. In each weekly episode, an innovator joins host David Joy to share useful insights from their experiences building reliable, scalable, maintainable systems. Listen and subscribe at https://cockroa.ch/3PVpT2S Simplifying solutions architecture with Brian Johnson of Booz Allen Hamilton 00:00 Introduction / What does Brian do at Booz Allen Hamilton? 02:27 How did Brian Johnson get into technology? 07:30 Brian's experience working in startups 09:58 What to consider when building systems that scale 12:58 Brian's work for the VA at Booz Allen Hamilton 14:37 What to know when designing systems for healthcare and government 18:35 How to choose the right technologies when modernizing system architecture 23:22 Why containerization makes life so much easier 25:20 How containerization is evolving software marketplaces 28:00 The challenges of AI in government and healthcare 29:16 Working in Europe vs working in the US Follow Cockroach Labs ✔️ Website: https://cockroachlabs.com/ ✔️ Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/cockroachdb ✔️ Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/cockroach-labs/ ✔️ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/cockroachlabs ✔️ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/cockroachdb ✔️ Threads: https://www.threads.net/@cockroachdb #solutionsarchitect #softwaredesign #dataanalysis