Dr. Srinath Perera Releases Book on Software Architecture and Decision-Making

Dr. Srinath Perera, an esteemed alumnus of the Department of CSE, has recently released his new book: “Software Architecture and Decision-Making: Leveraging Leadership, Technology, and Product Management to Build Great Products.”

The book focuses on the convergence of software architecture and leadership, which is rarely discussed despite both aspects being much analysed individually. Srinath draws from his many years of industry expertise to discuss the navigation of uncertainties in software development, emphasising the vitality of assessing risks associated with uncertainties against their handing costs in order to make informed judgements and make progress. 

Commenting on the motivation behind his writing, Srinath states that most architectural and design mistakes in software stem from a lack of judgement rather than technical incompetence. Making the right decision in ambiguous circumstances is a vital skill for a leader in the technical industry. This book guides the reader through the process of making the right decision via five questions on assessing uncertainty and seven principles on making judgement calls to handle them.

The presentation of the industry experience of a remarkable professional such as Srinath in the form of a book would doubtlessly aid countless software designers and architects on their paths to excellence. We at the Department of Computer Science and Engineering extend our genuine gratitude to Dr. Srinath Perera for his continued efforts in the industry, as well as our most heartfelt congratulations on this momentous achievement. The book is now available on Amazon and InformIT.