In Episode 4 of the Scalability Playbook, Mike and Debasish are joined by international author, thought leader and CEO of CTO Resources, Nick Malik. They discuss the reasons why enterprise AI projects fail and dissect whether enterprise architecture is still a relevant discipline for technology organizations.Chapters00:00 - Introduction08:29 - Why Are AI Projects Failing?26:36 - Is Enterprise Architecture Still Relevant?39:02 - How Organizational Models Impact Success of EA51:08 - EA Collaboration & Decision-MakingNICK MALIK is the CEO of CTO Resources LLC. A noted international speaker, author, and architecture advocate, Nick has seen Architecture done well, and he's seen it done very poorly. He helps teams who want to be effective to achieve that goal. Author of the first open source EA metamodel and contributor to multiple frameworks, Nick looks for the human side of architecture, since that's where the difficulty usually lay. You can reach him at ctoresources.com DEBASISH MISHRA is Managing Director of Scagility, an end-to-end IT consultancy and AI agency. He is an award-winning IT strategist with over 20 years of experience leading transformation for global companies in multiple industries including Microsoft, Merck & Co., Corning, and NBCUniversal. He can be reached at www.scagility.co.MIKE PARK is the CEO of Nuage IT, an innovative technology firm that specializes in providing comprehensive solutions to businesses seeking to leverage the latest technology. Mike brings both technology strategy and transformation experience gleaned from companies of all sizes, including Corning and Salesforce. He can be reached at www.nuageIT.com. Music: https://www.bensound.comArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense code: UEAYKASOQUC3YLYRSound Effect by StudioKolomna, Pixabay

In Episode 3 of the Scalability Playbook, hosts Debasish Mishra and Mike Park talk about strategies for addressing uncertainty in the marketplace leveraging tried-and-true approaches to creating scalability in the organization. They address the claims of AI taking jobs away from developers, how to address uncertainty when business strategy or direction is unclear, how composability can help organizations achieve scalability, and determining whether someone is a good technologist. Chapters00:00 Introduction01:13 Reflections on Learning AI Skills08:17 Will AI Replace Coders?13:25 Composability for Scale24:16 Managing in Uncertainty32:23 Finding Good TechnologistsMusic: https://www.bensound.comArtist: Benjamin TissotLicense code: UEAYKASOQUC3YLYRSound Effect by StudioKolomna, Pixabay

In this episode of the Scalability Playbook, hosts Debasish Mishra and Mike Park discuss the rapid pace of change in AI technologies, particularly focusing on the emergence of DeepSeek and its implications for the industry. They explore the concept of agentic AI, the importance of design in technology, and the misconceptions surrounding IT leadership and technology adoption. The conversation emphasizes the need for caution in adopting new technologies and the critical role of enterprise architecture in ensuring scalability and efficiency. Looking ahead, they speculate on future trends in technology and the evolving landscape of AI.