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By Scott Millett | A companion series to The IT Strategy Playbook (in development), this column distills Scott Millett’s practical playbook for managing complexity, aligning architecture with business strategy, and scaling engineering organizations without losing control. Drawing on decades of hands-on leadership, Millett unpacks the operating models, decision frameworks, and system-level thinking that modern IT managers need to lead with intent. Each piece in this series is designed for the frontline manager or tech leader trying to scale responsibly, navigating trade-offs, aligning architecture with strategy, and making things work in the real world. | Coming Soon

Deep Engineering weekly newsletter issues for developers and software architects featuring expert-led insights, deep dives into modern systems, and clear thinking on real-world software design.

A multi-part hands-on series exploring Mojo, a new programming language developed by the AI company Modular. © 2025 Ivo Balbaert. All rights reserved.