Mar 18How Solution Architects Position Themselves as High-Potential EA Candidates: 4 Keys to SuccessBecoming an Enterprise Architect (EA) can be a difficult ascent. With the right mindset and approach, a seasoned architect can become a high-potential EA candidate. As an experienced IT architect with over a decade of experience in EA, I’ve seen the struggles and successes. …Careers2 min readCareers2 min read
Mar 15Enterprise Architecture for Solution Architects: Unlocking Career Growth and Higher PayEnterprise Architecture (EA) offers a path to career growth and higher pay for Solution Architects. As a seasoned EA consultant with 20 years of experience, I’ve seen firsthand how mastering EA can transform a Solution Architect’s career. Let’s cover what EA is, why it matters to Solution Architects, and how…2 min read2 min read
Mar 8Hit a Bulls-eye Communicating Your IT Architecture — part3How do know this can help you? Because I have been presenting impactful architectures for over a decade. Make sure your audiences get your message. Part 3 of 3 on full impact: Keep Good Records Yes, you’re the architect, but you should also be the note-taker! You write the agenda. You run the…It Architecture2 min readIt Architecture2 min read
Mar 7Hit the Bulls-eye Communicating Your IT Architecture — part 1You’re neglecting your audience if your message isn’t loud & clear. As architects, we want to let the work speak for itself. We can feel that anything more is sales. Give your work the spotlight it deserves! Keep this in mind for full impact: Don’t hide the complexity. You may hide eye charts, like…1 min read1 min read
Mar 7Hit the Bulls-eye Communicating Your IT Architecture — part 2Make sure your audience gets your message loud & clear. Architects often let the work speak for itself. Give your work the spotlight it deserves! Part 2 of 3 for full impact: #architecture #architects #digitaltransformation Make and share a comprehensible roadmap. Your partners in Product have a feature roadmap. They think of how feature-complete looks &…2 min read2 min read
Feb 10Are you using People-centric metrics?The best in the digital transformation game know the focus is People. They do it in team topology, sometimes thru direct hire. This separates them from the competition. It makes them and their results stand out compared to the average. I consider it their “secret sauce” The landscape of digital transformation is exploding. It is increasingly clear…2 min read2 min read
Feb 74 Keys to Success in Digital Transformation… SPOILER: Technology didn’t make the Top 3Digital transformation is the integration of technology into all areas of business. The result is fundamental change in how the business operates and delivers value to customers. To achieve transformation, we must evaluate and change several key elements of a business. 1/ CX Leads First, consider the customer experience. In digital, customers expect…Digital Transformation2 min readDigital Transformation2 min read
Feb 5Day 30: 3 Things I Learned Trying to Write Online Every Day For 30 Days30 days ago, I signed up for Dickie Bush & Nicolas Cole’s cohort-based course, Ship 30 for 30. In that time, I wrote & published 27 Atomic Essays/Threads, learned the fundamentals of Digital Writing, made friends, and started gaining clarity over what my niche might be. …2 min read2 min read
Feb 4In IT Architecture, how can architectural significance help you?It’s a bit easier to juggle balances and trade-offs when you have a north star and can prioritize. When calls for your attention exceed your and your team’s bandwidth it is time for triage. It is time to assign architectural significance The top-down approach: Materiality A somewhat strange word when…1 min read1 min read
Feb 3Pre-Sales 101 for IT ArchitectsFor over a decade, I have worked on winning bids for projects worth hundreds of millions. Want to know a secret? I use the same 3-step approach every time 👇 Pre-sales activities are critical for IT architects as they lay the foundation for successful sales of IT solutions. …2 min read2 min read
