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Software People Stories

Architecting database engines with Mike Bowers

Apr 26, 2024
Chief Architect at FairCom, Mike Bowers, shares insights on software development, emphasizing customer needs, data importance, and system scalability. He discusses music and programming connections, data models, and IIoT platforms.
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Quick takeaways

  • Understanding customer needs is crucial in software development.
  • Data is a fundamental component for building effective systems.

Deep dives

Mike Bowers' Career Path and Music Passion Influence

Mike Bowers, the chief architect at Faircom, shared his career journey, starting with programming at a young age. His passion for music led him to major in music in college, even obtaining a PhD in music theory. Bowers highlighted the correlation between his love for music and programming, emphasizing the role of patterns in both fields. His career evolution from programming to architecture was driven by his focus on patterns and structuring systems effectively.

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