About — I Code By The Sea
Enterprise Software Architecture, Grounded in Experience.
I’m Jamie Goodyear — an enterprise software analyst, Apache Software Foundation member, and long-time contributor to open-source infrastructure projects.
I work with organizations that run complex, long-lived systems — helping teams understand their architecture, reduce risk, and make decisions that hold up over time.
Client engagements are delivered as part of the team at Savoir Technologies.
This site exists as a professional reference: a place to share my work, writing, and contributions for teams who want a deeper look at my background and approach.
What I Focus On
I’ve spent over 25 years in this space.
In that time, I’ve worked across the full lifecycle of enterprise systems — from early design through modernization, remediation, and long-term support.
Much of my work centres on:
architecture clarity in complex systems
open-source platforms and governance
helping teams understand why their systems behave the way they do
When systems become brittle, undocumented, or overly complex, progress slows — not because teams lack skill, but because understanding has eroded. My role is to help restore that understanding.
Background & Credentials
I’ve worked with teams ranging from early-stage startups to global enterprises, often in environments where reliability, continuity, and institutional knowledge matter as much as speed.
25+ years in enterprise software and systems analysis
Member, Apache Software Foundation
Project Management Committee member, Apache Karaf
Committer to ActiveMQ / Artemis, ServiceMix, CXF, Felix
Co-author of four technical books on enterprise and open-source systems
Why I Share My Work
Open source taught me that systems last when knowledge is shared.
Whether I’m contributing to an Apache project, writing a book, or walking through an architectural decision on video, the goal is the same: reduce unnecessary complexity and help teams make informed choices they can live with long-term.
“I Code By The Sea” reflects both where I’m based — Newfoundland, Canada — and how I work: focused, steady, and grounded in practical experience.
Next Steps
If you’re here to learn more about my work, you can:
Watch technical talks and walkthroughs (via the Savoir Technologies YouTube Channel)
If you’re exploring architectural support for a project, I encourage you to reach out through Savoir Technologies, where engagements are delivered as part of a broader team.