Event: Software Design & Development Conference (SDD) 2026
Location: London, UK
Date: May 11, 2026 · 09:30 – 17:30 BST
Presenter: Chad Green
Welcome to One Day, Four Architectures — a full-day, hands-on workshop where you will build and extend four different application architectures using C# and Azure.
This isn't a lecture. You're rolling with the crew. By the end of the day, you'll have built and extended real applications across four foundational architectural styles and have a practical framework for choosing the right architecture for the right job.
"Four builds. One day. No room for hesitation. Architecture is not a stylistic choice — it's a deliberate response to requirements."
| Section | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Opening | Workshop Introduction | Welcome, narrative frame, agenda walkthrough, prerequisites check |
| Module 1 — Monolith | Dom's Garage | Single-deployable monolith: cars, mechanics, jobs, and parts inventory |
| Module 2 — N-Tier | Toretto Motors | Layered N-Tier with strict boundary enforcement across Presentation, Business, and Data layers |
| Module 3 — Modular Monolith | The Circuit | Domain-bounded modules with explicit contracts, single deployment |
| Module 4 — Microservices | Cipher's Grid | Fully distributed, independently deployable services with event-driven coordination |
| Closing | Workshop Wrap-Up | Architecture comparison matrix reveal, key takeaways, call to action |
Before the workshop, please ensure the following are installed and verified:
- .NET 10 SDK
- Docker Desktop
- Azure CLI (authenticated to an active Azure subscription)
- Visual Studio 2026 or VS Code with C# Dev Kit
- Git
A detailed prerequisite guide and environment verification script will be published here before the event.
Chad Green is a veteran technologist, speaker, and systems architect with more than three decades of experience helping organizations build software that lasts. As a Senior Systems Architect at Jasper Engines & Transmissions, he leads the transformation of legacy systems into cloud-native, event-driven platforms, always with an eye toward governance, clarity, and long-term sustainability.
Chad is recognized as a Microsoft MVP and a passionate community builder. He speaks at conferences and user groups around the world, where he's known for turning complex architectural concepts into practical, approachable guidance. His talks often draw from real-world experience across industries, including automotive, healthcare, education, and government.
He also invests heavily in the developer community by organizing conferences and meetups that bring people together to learn, collaborate, and elevate their craft.
Beyond his professional work, Chad is a proud husband, father, and United States Marine Corps veteran. When he's off the clock, you'll likely find him designing new additions to his growing LEGO city — because creativity, after all, is just another form of architecture.
You can reach him at chadgreen@chadgreen.com or visit chadgreen.com.