An Architect focused on system design operates at the intersection of business outcomes and technical execution, translating complex requirements into scalablesecure, and resilient architectures. They lead with Customer Obsession and Ownership, designing systems aligned to Well-Architected principles; cost optimizationsecurityreliabilityperformance efficiency, and operational excellence. By thinking big and deep dive, they apply SDLC best practices (DRY, KISS, SOLID, YAGNI) to simplify complexity while insisting on the highest engineering standards. The architect measures success through architectural metrics such as scalabilityavailabilitylatency, and total cost of ownership (TCO), ultimately delivering durable systems that earn trust and drive measurable business results.