Building Better: Modern Architecture Essentials

Modern architecture succeeds when technology, teams, and data all evolve together. AWS Executive-in-Residence Matthias Patzak and AWS modernization strategist Thomas Blood unpack the essentials of building modern enterprise systems—from cloud‑native patterns and microservices to event‑driven design and data mesh. They explore why tightly coupled monoliths slow innovation, how Conway’s Law shapes your architecture, and what it takes to empower small, product‑centric teams to move fast without breaking everything. The conversation also dives into the emerging role of generative AI agents, the data foundations they require, and why event streams create the perfect backbone for intelligent automation. Packed with real‑world stories and practical guidance, this episode offers a clear blueprint for designing architectures—and organizations—that can innovate continuously at scale.