Instructor Profile:
Dr. Prakash G. Burade
Professor and Dean, School of Engineering and Technology, Sandip University, Nashik
Dr. Prakash G. Burade currently serves as the Professor and Dean at the School of Engineering and Technology, Sandip University, Nashik. With a distinguished career spanning over 27 years, Dr.Burade has accumulated extensive expertise in academia, administration, and industry. His core areas of specialization include electrical power systems, soft computing in power systems, real-time control systems, and power electronics.
Dr.Burade earned his Ph.D. in Electrical Engineering from RTM Nagpur University in 2012 and completed his M.E. from Government College of Engineering, Amravati, in 2006. His academic journey encompasses 25 years of teaching experience, during which he held leadership positions, such as Head of Department for 12 years and Dean of Academics for 3 years. For the past 2.5 years, he has served as Dean at Sandip University, where his leadership has fostered academic excellence. Furthermore, Dr.Burade brings valuable insights from 2 years of industry experience to his current role, further enriching the quality of education he imparts.
A passionate academic mentor, Dr.Burade has successfully guided 7 Ph.D. students, with 8 more actively pursuing their research under his supervision. His contributions to the academic community are substantial, having authored 5 textbooks and contributed 5 chapters to well-regarded academic books. His research accomplishments are equally impressive, with 6 Indian patents to his name and over 45 research articles published in SCI and Scopus-indexed international journals. Additionally, he has presented 45 papers at prestigious international conferences, both in India and abroad.
Dr.Burade’s educational philosophy is centered on holistic development and leadership, with a focus on enhancing teaching methodologies and ensuring student success. He is deeply committed to preparing students for the challenges of the professional world, working closely with industry experts to ensure they are equipped with practical skills and knowledge. His leadership style emphasizes strategic planning, collaborative decision-making, and a strong vision for achieving academic excellence in engineering and technology education.
Dr.Burade continues to drive innovation in education, making substantial contributions to both academic growth and the broader engineering community. His work not only reflects his commitment to the field of electrical engineering but also his dedication to nurturing the next generation of engineers through effective teaching, research, and industry engagement.
Course Name: Software Architecture & Design
Module 1: Introduction to Software Architecture
- Overview of Software Architecture: Definition, purpose, and importance of software architecture in system design.
- Architectural Styles and Patterns: Exploration of common architectural styles (e.g., layered, microservices, event-driven) and design patterns (e.g., Singleton, Factory, Observer).
- Architecture vs. Design: Understanding the relationship between architecture and software design, including distinctions and overlaps.
- Key Quality Attributes: Scalability, performance, security, maintainability, and how these influence architectural decisions.
- Role of Software Architect: Responsibilities, skillsets, and the architect’s role in the software development lifecycle.
Module 2: Software Design Principles & Methodologies
- Design Principles: SOLID principles (Single Responsibility, Open-Closed, Liskov Substitution, Interface Segregation, Dependency Inversion), DRY (Don’t Repeat Yourself), and YAGNI (You Aren’t Gonna Need It).
- Design Patterns in Practice: In-depth coverage of Creational, Structural, and Behavioral design patterns and their practical applications.
- Object-Oriented Design (OOD): Concepts, practices, and techniques for developing flexible and reusable software systems.
- UML & Design Documentation: Introduction to Unified Modeling Language (UML) and creating architectural and design documentation.
- Agile Design Methodologies: Incorporating design practices in Agile frameworks, focusing on iterative and adaptive designs.
Module 3: Architectural Analysis & Decision Making
- Architectural Decision-Making Process: Techniques for evaluating architectural options and making informed decisions.
- Trade-off Analysis: Balancing competing architectural concerns (e.g., cost, performance, time-to-market).
- Architecture Evaluation Methods: Use of ATAM (Architecture Tradeoff Analysis Method) and other evaluation frameworks to assess architectural quality.
- Component-Based Architecture: Concepts of componentization, modularity, and reusability in software systems.
- Architectural Documentation & Communication: Best practices for documenting and communicating architectural decisions to stakeholders.
Module 4: Advanced Topics in Software Architecture
- Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) & Microservices: Principles, advantages, and challenges of SOA and microservice architectures.
- Cloud-Native Architectures: Designing architectures for scalability, elasticity, and resilience in cloud environments.
- DevOps and Continuous Architecture: The role of architecture in DevOps practices, including CI/CD (Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment).
- Security Architecture: Best practices for embedding security into the software architecture from the ground up.
- Emerging Trends & Future Directions: Exploration of new trends such as serverless architecture, event-driven design, and AI/ML-driven architectural decisions.
Each module provides a comprehensive understanding of software architecture and design, preparing students to apply these principles in real-world software development projects.
