Day 1 — Mindset Shift: From task finisher to system shaper.
Zoom out. See dynamics, not just functions. Learn to ask the questions that reveal risk, coupling, and hidden costs.
Day 2 — Design for Change: Build for today, adapt for tomorrow.
Choose the simplest design that survives real change. You’ll learn to separate reversible vs. irreversible decisions and protect seams.
Day 3 — Tradeoff Thinking: Decide with context, not dogma.
Turn debates into decisions with explicit tradeoff tables, constraints, and “why now” criteria.
Day 4 — Architecture = Communication: Align minds, not just modules.
Get buy-in with crisp narratives and visuals. Translate tech into outcomes so PMs, DevOps, and execs move in sync.
Day 5 — Lead Without the Title: Influence before you’re promoted.
Drive clarity, reduce ambiguity, and earn trust through calm, structured decision-making.
Every lesson includes a short action prompt so you can practice the skill the same day, during stand-ups, design reviews, or incident retros.
By the end of the week, you’ll:
Think in systems. You’ll connect code choices to business impact and timing.
Make better calls faster. You’ll surface risks, document options, and choose “simple and explainable” over “clever but fragile.”
Communicate so people align. You’ll move stakeholders with concise narratives and diagrams, not walls of jargon.
Lead from your seat. You’ll influence roadmaps and decisions even without a formal architect title.
Perfect for mid-level and senior developers who want to step confidently into architecture conversations, lead initiatives across teams, or prepare for system design interviews with substance over theory.
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Bogdan Colța - Software Architect
Built and scaled systems across startups and enterprise platforms. I help developers bridge the gap between clean code and confident architectural decisions.