Engineering Ethics in the Age of Infrastructure Automation Author: Nigel Dsouza In an era when infrastructure-as-code can spin u...
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this hits hard tbh - i always catch myself asking if any of my work really lines up with what i value or if i'm just following the roadmap. you think values frameworks can actually stick in fast-moving teams or nah?
Nigel encourages a paradigm shift in how companies approach cloud architecture. It calls for a move beyond mere technical expertise to a more holistic approach that prioritizes trust, ethical considerations, and responsible decision-making beneficial for society in the face of increasingly powerful and automated cloud infrastructure. Well written!
This is a thoughtful reflection on the soul of modern infrastructure. It powerfully reframes cloud architects not just as builders, but as custodians of ethical and societal impact. It challenges the tech industry’s obsession with speed by spotlighting the values that should guide system design. The phrase “automating indifference at scale” is a haunting and necessary wake-up call. It courageously explores the human consequences hidden behind technical decisions. It brings clarity to the ethical dimension of automation, making complex trade-offs feel deeply personal and relevant. It reminds us that good architecture isn’t just efficient — it’s intentional and value-driven.
A much needed perspective🙌💯
Really enjoyed this, Nigel. It’s a refreshing take to see cloud architecture framed through the lens of values rather than just tools and tech. Your focus on clarity, cost-awareness, and collaboration really highlights what it takes to build systems that are not only scalable, but thoughtful and sustainable. Thanks for the perspective!
The approach you follow with your teams is admirable Nigel, because every last human at the edge is important.
This piece set me thinking though: does cloud architecture always reflect the values of the Architect? Or could those values be "clouded" by the values of the organisation commissioning the build?
This made me think. Would ethics in this context be an interplay between the economics of the process (cost of extra redundancy, longer user life) juxtaposed with what would delight the customer? And more so, can AI, based solely on training models, really evaluate customer delight ? I wonder.
Thought provoking. I fully agree with your proposition for a values framework with embedded ethical review loops.
Well written and explained.
An interesting read.
A fresh perspective, I quite enjoyed it.
Thoughtful insight...well written 👍
Nice one!
Interesting read with a unique perspective.
Thoughtful insight.
Well written Nigel
Very insightful. Well written and explained.
Interesting!!
Insightful