A Monkcast conversation with Ori Saporta & Kate Holterhoff
Join RedMonk Senior Analyst Kate Holterhoff and vFunction’s VP of Engineering and Co-Founder Ori Saporta as they discuss why software architects can no longer sit on the sidelines of application development. From AI-driven code generators to the proliferation of microservices, today’s SDLC presents fresh challenges at every turn. Ori and Kate share how architects can reassert their influence—leveraging AI, modern observability, and governance tools—to keep systems sound, scalable, and secure.
▶ Watch
What Kate and Ori cover:
- Architects vs. agile myths
Why architects faded out in agile shops—and how that’s causing hidden headaches. - Keeping docs “live”
Static diagrams gather dust. Discover how architectural observability tools generate up-to-date maps and charts as code changes. - Taming AI & microservices
AI speeds delivery but can duplicate code and create applications without architectural awareness. Learn how architects set guardrails to prevent sprawl. - Architect Involvement, stage by stage
Quick tips for weaving architects into requirements, design, testing, and beyond—without slowing sprints.
Meet the speakers
Ori Saporta
VP of Engineering & Co-founder, vFunction
Former systems architect at BlackBerry, now building tools that keep architecture visible and aligned as teams ship code.
Kate Holterhoff
Principal Analyst & Monkcast Host, RedMonk
Tech delivery veteran who digs into how modern engineering practices evolve—especially around architecture, DevOps, and cloud.
Tune in
Ready to learn how architects can reclaim their place in fast-moving development cycles?
▶ Watch “Reclaiming the Architect’s Role in the SDLC” on Monkcast
