Crimson is inviting architects and other technical IT thought-leaders to join us for informative discussions and an evening of networking.
This will be an informal and thought-provoking event which will give attendees the opportunity to socialise and debate ideas with like-minded architects over a few drinks and a bite to eat.
As a specialist IT solutions consultancy and IT recruitment agency, Crimson delivers, deploys, supports, and sources the best skills in IT. It has identified a gap in the market for an active forum that addresses IT architecture at all levels. Crimson welcomes anyone wanting to learn and share knowledge of IT architecture’s function.
Topic:
The topic for this event will be: ‘How is the emergence and evolution of blockchain affecting architects?’.
There are many myths that exist around blockchain and crypto currencies, but its certain that these technologies are transforming the way that architects in the financial services sector tackle issues of slow payments, data security, and fraud.
In this session, expert industry speakers will be introducing discussions around the differing uses of blockchain technology for architects and the future of payment systems.
Eoin Woods, CTO of technology consultancy Endava, will be leading ‘A Breathless Tour of Blockchain’. He will briefly review the fundamental ideas underpinning blockchain and consider what problems its defining architectural characteristics make it suitable for. Attendees will get to see the code for some simple “smart contracts” and discover how blockchain languages, like Solidity, are integrated into a modern continuous integration environment. They will leave with an understanding of what a blockchain is and is not, an awareness of some of the more mature blockchain implementations, and with some pointers on getting started with the technology and working with smart contracts.
Sandeep Tyagi, CTO / Head of IT Consultant at Medsan and blockchain enthusiast, will be discussing how blockchain is disrupting several different sectors and he will delve into the opportunities and threats posed by decentralised apps (DAPS).
Eoin Woods
Eoin is the CTO of Endava, a technology company that delivers projects in the areas of digital, agile and automation. Prior to joining Endava, Eoin worked in the software engineering industry for 20 years developing system software products and complex applications in the capital markets domain. His main technical interests are software architecture, distributed systems, and computer security. He is editor of the IEEE Software ‘Pragmatic Architect’ column, co-author of the well-known software architecture book ‘Software Systems Architecture’, and was the recipient of the 2018 Linda M. Northrup Award for Software Architecture, awarded by the SEI at Carnegie Mellon University. Eoin can be contacted via his website at www.eoinwoods.info.
Sandeep Tyagi
Sandeep is a transformational IT leader and blockchain enthusiast with more than 15 years’ experience in leading technology, digital transformation, business analysis, and software development programmes in several diverse organisations. He has worked across a range of sectors, including; financial, housing, health care, construction, and education. He now works as a consultant CTO, driving a range of business transformation and growth projects for his clients.
Chair:
Andy Basham
Andy is an IT Recruitment Consultant with strong technical knowledge gained from six years working in IT as an analyst, 1st/2nd Line Support, and Helpdesk Manager.
He believes in building respectful, professional, and lasting relationships with his clients, using his technical knowledge to gain a deep understanding of requirements. He recruits for all architecture roles.
Date: Thursday 09 August 2018 between 6pm and 9:30pm. Click here to add this event to your diary.
Arrival Time: 6pm for welcome drinks. Talks begin at 6:30pm.
Where: Harvey Nash HQ, Heron Tower, 110 Bishopsgate, London EC2N 4AY
We are recommending that our guests travel by public transport to this event as there will be some FREE alcoholic drinks available. The venue is just three minutes’ walk from Liverpool Street Underground Station.