http://mkdot.net/community/mknetug/b/thearchitect/archive/2008/03/26/software-architect-and-his-competencies.aspx"The software architect must be well-rounded, posses maturity, vision, and a depth of experience that allows for grasping issues quickly and making educated, critical judgment in the absence of complete information." Role of the Softwareen-US6.x Non-Production