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My convention file says no mass rewrites. Plan. Assess. Spec. Code review. Depends on your model I guess

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I help organizations bridge the gap between strategy and actually doing stuff.

I have 20+ years of international experience across public and private sectors. Currently a Principal Architect, I’ve spent my nights and weekends building the ArchitectFWD™ ecosystem: an AI-augmented platform designed to model organisations and evolve strategy in real-time. I’m also building goals and career tools: performance management for people not HR.

How I can help your team:

• Fractional CTO/Architect

• Architecture Alignment

• Mentoring and Coaching architects and product leads.

Technologies/Frameworks: Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF/Modern Lean EA), Strategy-to-Execution Frameworks, AI-Assisted Development Workflows, Agile/Scrum, Multi-tenant SaaS Architecture, AI enabled Performance Management (prfrm™), AI augmented strategy and architecture (ArchitectFWD Enterprise).

Looking for part-time advisory, retainers, or fractional capacity.

Deflection of low priority and low human resource requirement will continue to need such approaches. Those happen even without AI now but the way. It’s just too costly to have humans pickup a call for something that was knowledge related (deflect to knowledge and FAQ) or self service (what’s my outstanding balance) at scale

I actually haven’t gotten to evaluating ideas yet I’ve been too busy asking each llm why they thought they would be best for the task. Just kidding

I use ChatGPT and Gemini and Claude in various ways in my workflow

SEEKING WORK | Remote | Serving AU, NZ, APAC & US West Coast. Synchronised with US West Coast (PST) and APAC business hours.

Role: Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, & Fractional CTO Advisory

Location: New Zealand Remote: Yes Willing to Relocate: No

Email: hackernews [at] architectfwd [dot] com CV/Site: https://architectfwd.com/about

I help organizations bridge the gap between "high-level strategy" and "technical execution." Most transformations fail because the architecture isn't aligned with the delivery priorities—I’m here to engineer that alignment.

I have 20+ years of international experience across public and private sectors. Currently a Principal Architect, I’ve spent my nights and weekends building the ArchitectFWD™ ecosystem:

- Enterprise - an AI-augmented platform designed to model enterprise components and evolve strategy in real-time.

- prfrm - performance management for people. Not HR.

How I can help your team:

• Fractional CTO/Architect: Strategy, governance, and technical roadmapping without the full-time overhead.

• Architecture Alignment: Mapping product strategy to services and tech stacks to kill "Architectural Drift."

• Operating Model Design: Moving from static "shelfware" documentation to value-driven, agile execution.

• Mentoring: Coaching architects and product leads.

Technologies/Frameworks: Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF/Modern Lean EA), Strategy-to-Execution Frameworks, AI-Assisted Development Workflows, Agile/Scrum, Multi-tenant SaaS Architecture, AI enabled Performance Management (prfrm™), AI augmented strategy and architecture (ArchitectFWD Enterprise).

Availability: Looking for part-time advisory, retainers, or fractional capacity. Whether it's a 2-hour "sanity check" on your roadmap or a regular weekly heartbeat, let’s talk.

SEEKING WORK | Remote (NZ/AU/APAC/US West Coast)

Role: Strategy, Enterprise Architecture, & Fractional CTO Advisory

Location: New Zealand Remote: Yes Willing to Relocate: No

Email: hackernews [at] architectfwd [dot] com CV/Site: https://architectfwd.com/about

I help organizations bridge the gap between "high-level strategy" and "technical execution." Most transformations fail because the architecture isn't aligned with the delivery priorities—I’m here to engineer that alignment.

I have 20+ years of international experience across public and private sectors. Currently a Principal Architect, I’ve spent my nights and weekends building the ArchitectFWD™ ecosystem: an AI-augmented platform designed to model enterprise components and evolve strategy in real-time. And performance management for people Not HR.

How I can help your team:

• Fractional CTO/Architect: Strategy, governance, and technical roadmapping without the full-time overhead.

• Architecture Alignment: Mapping product strategy to services and tech stacks to kill "Architectural Drift." • Operating Model Design: Moving from static "shelfware" documentation to value-driven, agile execution.

• Mentoring: Coaching architects and product leads.

Technologies/Frameworks: Enterprise Architecture (TOGAF/Modern Lean EA), Strategy-to-Execution Frameworks, AI-Assisted Development Workflows, Agile/Scrum, Multi-tenant SaaS Architecture, AI enabled Performance Management (prfrm™), AI augmented strategy and architecture (ArchitectFWD Enterprise).

Availability: Looking for part-time advisory, retainers, or fractional capacity. Whether it's a 2-hour "sanity check" on your roadmap or a regular weekly heartbeat, let’s talk.

On your behalf is the kind way of saying you are replaced

My wife’s car 10 to 1!

Why. I see Australia is intending on blocking YouTube and other platforms. Expect this more regularly

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Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: See below.

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Email: hackernews at architectfwd dot com

Need a consultant, strategic thinking, architecture or related tech advice, coaching/ mentoring for you or your team? Need governance improvement?

How could we work together? An hour, a couple of hours or something more regular but flexible/fractional? I am looking for part hours, or retainers, or work toward fully moving into a consulting / advisory capacity

Let’s figure out how to work together.

I have 20+ years solving business problems and maximising opportunities through technology in a variety of industries internationally.

My core skills are in strategy, enterprise architecture, technology architecture, consulting and advice, agile, team leadership, coaching and mentoring. Can do operating model work.

I am currently a Principal Architect. I operate in strategic advisory and technology architecture with many years in architecture and technology in the private and public sector. I know how to use enterprise architecture frameworks, practices and principles from concept stage to delivery in order to execute on strategy and how to work with product and development teams to set direction and manage product evolution.

This is too funny

Let me know when this is available https://anycrap.shop/product/dog-to-human-translator

Seeking: Strategy, Technology and Architecture advisory and consultancy to startups, scaling teams or established companies / organisations.

Location: New Zealand, willing to support APAC, APJ, Australia, New Zealand and West Coast US remotely.

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: See below.

Résumé/CV: https://architectfwd.com/about

Email: hackernews at architectfwd dot com

Need a consultant, strategic thinking, architecture or related tech advice, coaching/ mentoring for you or your team? Need governance improvement?

How could we work together? An hour, a couple of hours or something more regular but flexible/fractional? I am looking for part hours, or retainers, or work toward fully moving into a consulting / advisory capacity

Let’s figure out how to work together.

I have 20+ years solving business problems and maximising opportunities through technology in a variety of industries internationally.

My core skills are in strategy, enterprise architecture, technology architecture, consulting and advice, agile, team leadership, coaching and mentoring. Can do operating model work.

I am currently a Principal Architect. I operate in strategic advisory and technology architecture with many years in architecture and technology in the private and public sector. I know how to use enterprise architecture frameworks, practices and principles from concept stage to delivery in order to execute on strategy and how to work with product and development teams to set direction and manage product evolution.

I don’t scroll on the feed I just can’t. I post rarely. It’s very one way.

In fact these are times when I let my mind be still

I don’t open devices more than necessary - on the bus I can’t it literally makes me feel sick to use my phone. I live in an area where it ends up a mix of straight but also windy roads.

On the train to be honest I find myself standing due to seat availability.

So I usually rest when taking public transport. I use it to close my eyes, look out the window or listen to music.

It’s not a human. But it is useful. Heck sometimes it’s even been a senior dev to some of my queries, because I need the knowledge I don’t gave.

But it’s not a human. I can’t coach it and it’s not my friend. Boundaries and purpose

I am no pro muso and can’t read music much but I can say that too much loud music likely has ruined my ears and may have an impact?

I think your proposal through to voting has merit, and a healthy community would pass good proposals, and hopefully you don’t get to an environment where people abstain. That means something is wrong and ultimately abstain is a vote in and of itself.

Self governance could end up like mutiny on the ship (I referred to that above) but we must have some form of governance or we have anarchy.

I wish you the best on the platform. Let us all know of any lessons you learn in time.

The last line is really quite tragic. The implications for the future for many people will be harsh in this scenario

In good faith, I’d love to know.

Democracy as Socrates or written by Plato would have said democracy is hard to succeed at as it’s ruled by many who may not have the education.. wisdom.. to run well for all. Read Ship of State.

A certain level of freedom of speech is required, or else it’s a pool of similar thinkers. A collective who everyone else must talk and think alike, for the good of the collective. See Ayn Rand.

Pretty much like downvoting, I get downvoted without knowing who or why and is a form of censorship and one or more are offended or just don’t like it. Just cuz you don’t like it doesn’t mean it should be downvoted.

My other comment here on YT shorts being useful is an example. A down vote and all I said is “ I learnt drums for a song I like from shorts. Blanket bans are not a solution”

Take care to not apply so much policy that group think and collectivism takes hold.

Seeking: Strategy, Technology and Architecture advisory and consultancy to startups, scaling teams or established companies / organisations.

Location: New Zealand, willing to support APAC, APJ, Australia, New Zealand and West Coast US remotely.

Remote: Yes

Willing to relocate: No

Technologies: See below.

Résumé/CV: https://architectfwd.com/about

Email: hackernews at architectfwd dot com

Need a consultant, strategic thinking, architecture or tech advice, coaching/ mentoring for you or your team?

How could we work together? An hour, a couple of hours or something more regular but flexible/fractional? I am looking for part hours, or retainers, or work toward fully moving into a consulting / advisory capacity

Let’s figure out how to work together.

I have 20+ years solving business problems and maximising opportunities through technology in a variety of industries internationally.

My core skills are in strategy, enterprise architecture, technology architecture, consulting and advice, agile, team leadership, coaching and mentoring. Can do operating model work.

I am currently a Principal Architect. I operate in strategic advisory and technology architecture with many years in architecture and technology in the private and public sector. I know how to use enterprise architecture frameworks, practices and principles from concept stage to delivery in order to execute on strategy and how to work with product and development teams to set direction and manage product evolution.

Why do I get down voted for this?

I learnt drums for a song I like from shorts. Blanket bans are not a solution

YouTube is actually useful.

How to X, doing x making y learn to play x on the piano/ guitar

Keep knowledge away from the children. For their “safety”

The former co-CEO said Australia needs to let go of "jobs from the past" and said those impacted by shifts can lean on the nations "very strong social safety net"

I don’t think this is pro human

The welfare state is a huge failing and the tax base will not cover continued benefits. I’m not in AU but have seen a small tax base try to uphold a large welfare base and think that from what I’ve seen with Australia migration and tax madness it’s only going to get harder there for the common people

I seem to get downvoted when my comments don’t meet some people expectations but in any event

The article says Cats and dogs eat lots of meat. So do I. Am I bad for the environment? Compared to all those climate activists flying around , how bad? Compared to emissions from the top 5 countries?

“Moreover, in the United States, most cats and dogs are overweight. So reducing the amount of food those animals are given would be a boon for both pet health and the environment” walk the dog, good for you both.

Let’s keep the food healthy and safe I want my buddy to live a long time.

I pick up his poo. Some people don’t around me.. that’s a societal problem and lack of respect for others.

Wow this shows labour has too many MPs and the impacts of voting for labour

Thanks for the music Ozzy

Stop creating to do lists?

Seriously either do the work and not record it at your peril or put in ways of working that the make the board the only way work is initiated moved and closed

Lift weights, watch your lower back doesn’t get injured as a result of too much sitting.

Play an instrument

Find someone to love. Have kids. Get a dog.