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Developing Architecture in Volatile Environments - Lessons Learned from a Biobank IT Infrastructure Project

Authors:
Jarkko Hyysalo
Gavin Harper
Jaakko Sauvola
Anja Keskinarkaus
Ilkka Juuso
Miikka Salminen
Juha Partala

Keywords: Architecture; design; lessons learned; post-mortem; process

Abstract:
The architecture specifies how the system should be designed and built. Several architecture frameworks exist for implementing the architectural design process. However, shortcomings are identified in current architectural design processes, especially concerning volatile domains like healthcare. We claim that an iterative architectural design process is required, where the technical concerns are separated from the non-technical ones. Furthermore, a strong guiding vision is required. Based on our experiences from a biobank IT infrastructure process, we present a Continuous Renewability architectural design process that is modular, interoperable, controlled and abstracted, thus being capable of handling complex systems with severe uncertainties.

Pages: 95 to 104

Copyright: Copyright (c) IARIA, 2017

Publication date: October 8, 2017

Published in: conference

ISSN: 2308-4235

ISBN: 978-1-61208-590-6

Location: Athens, Greece

Dates: from October 8, 2017 to October 12, 2017