Javiera Laso
THOUGHTWORKS - Lead Engineer Consultant
I’m a Lead software engineer and architect with a background in biotechnology. I specialize in modernizing legacy systems, transforming them into scalable, efficient, and maintainable solutions. I focus on applying Domain-Driven Design (DDD) principles to create software that not only meets technical requirements but also aligns with business goals.
I have experience designing modular, cloud-ready architectures and using techniques like microservices and event-driven design to solve complex challenges. I’m passionate about continuous learning and improvement, and I enjoy mentoring teams and promoting best practices in software development. My approach combines deep technical knowledge with a practical understanding of business objectives, ensuring that the solutions I deliver are both effective and future-ready.
Presentations
Architecting a Secure, Scalable, and Cost Effective Health system
Wednesday, 5:00 PM EST
In this architectural kata, you will step into the shoes of a software architect tasked with designing a modern healthcare management system for a rapidly growing provider, MedBest.
The challenge is to create a system that integrates patient records, appointment scheduling, billing, and telemedicine while ensuring robust security, compliance with regulations, scalability, and cost efficiency.
Enforcing Architecture Decisions Using Tests
Thursday, 11:00 AM EST
In the fast-paced world of software development, maintaining architectural integrity is a
continuous challenge. Over time, well-intended architectural decisions can erode, leading to unexpected drift and misalignment with original design principles.
This hands-on workshop will equip participants with practical techniques to enforce architecture decisions using tests. By leveraging architecturally-relevant testing, attendees will learn how to proactively guard their system's design, ensuring consistency, scalability, and security as the codebase evolves. Through interactive exercises and real-world examples, we will explore how testing can serve as a powerful tool for preserving architectural integrity throughout a project's lifecycle.
Key Takeaways
Participants will learn to:
Write architecture-driven tests that validate and enforce design constraints.
Identify architectural drift early and prevent unintended changes.
Maintain consistent, scalable, and secure architectures over time.
Collaborate effectively within teams to sustain architectural excellence.
Prerequisites
Basic Understanding of Software Architecture: Familiarity with architectural patterns and
principles
Experience with Automated Testing: Understanding of unit, integration, or system testing
concepts
Collaboration and Communication Skills: Willingness to engage in discussions and
teamwork
Experience working with Java
Optional
Familiarity with Static Analysis and Code Quality Tools: Knowledge of tools like ArchUnit,
SonarQube, or custom linters is beneficial but not required
Experience with Large-Scale Systems: Prior work on complex systems can enhance the
Key Takeaways:
Participants will learn to:
Write architecture-driven tests that validate and enforce design constraints.
Identify architectural drift early and prevent unintended changes.
Maintain consistent, scalable, and secure architectures over time.
Collaborate effectively within teams to sustain architectural excellence.
Prerequisites:
Basic Understanding of Software Architecture: Familiarity with architectural patterns and principles
Experience with Automated Testing: Understanding of unit, integration, or system testing concepts
Collaboration and Communication Skills: Willingness to engage in discussions and
teamwork
Experience working with Java
Optional
Familiarity with Static Analysis and Code Quality Tools: Knowledge of tools like ArchUnit,
SonarQube, or custom linters is beneficial but not required
Experience with Large-Scale Systems: Prior work on complex systems can enhance the