The architect role was given a place of honor as a 7th role in the Microsoft Solutions Framework (MSF) Team Model. Up until the last version of MSF 4.0, the architect role was encapsulated inside the program management and development roles. This indicates a shift in thinking towards a world where architects are no longer just a side work of the program/development manager, but an integral role with responsibilities, training and goals that has to be taken into consideration. The role exists as part...