Why a “Big Mud Ball” Can Be a Good Architecture – Insights from a Former Google/AWS Architect
In this interview, former Google and AWS senior architect Gregor Hohpe explains that architects should amplify their teams rather than be the smartest, emphasizes risk reduction as the core value, advocates simplicity, visual thinking with paper and pen, warns against over‑reliance on AI, and shows how even a “big mud ball” can be a pragmatic architectural choice.
