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Hello! I'm Brad.

I convert ideas into working software.

Brad Jolicoeur

Brad Jolicoeur has 20+ years of experience as a full-stack developer and software architect. During his career he has designed and implemented custom software solutions for enterprises as well as packaged software as a service offerings(SaaS). In recent years Brad has focused on mastering and applying the skills that help teams transform their monolithic legacy systems into distributed cloud-native systems that take advantage of the scale, maintainability and resiliency of distributed systems architecture.

Recent Blog Articles


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AI Revolution: Reshaping the Software Architect's Role

Brad Jolicoeur - 09/12/2025
Discover how generative AI is transforming the software architect's role from a hands-on coder to a strategic orchestrator. Learn what tasks to stop doing and what new, high-value responsibilities to embrace to stay ahead in an AI-driven world.
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The Productivity Paradox: Why Low-Code Might Not Be the Answer

Brad Jolicoeur - 09/07/2025
Low-code platforms promise incredible speed, but are they solving the right problem? Discover why the real bottleneck to developer productivity isn't coding, and how platform engineering is the key to unlocking true enterprise velocity.
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.NET Framework to.NET 8 Migration: Why AI Makes the Upgrade a Strategic Imperative in 2025

Brad Jolicoeur - 09/06/2025
Is migrating from.NET Framework to .NET 8+ worth it? Explore the huge performance gains, security benefits, and cross-platform capabilities. Discover how new AI tools and features make the upgrade more compelling and easier than ever.
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The Architect's Playbook: A 3-Pillar Framework for Code Quality and Team Scaling

Brad Jolicoeur - 08/30/2025
Elevate your team's performance with a proven framework for architectural governance. Learn to Codify standards, Automate compliance, and Cultivate a culture of quality to build scalable, maintainable software.
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