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A Day in the life of an Enterprise Architect
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Mike Walker
July 2007
Summary: An enterprise architect’s role is multi-faceted and extremely dynamic. Not only must they keep track of IT concerns, but also those of the business. Through the work performed on strategic initiative, EAs strive to make alignment between IT and the business more transparent.
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Introduction
How this Article is Structured
The Role of an Enterprise Architect
How Enterprise Architects are Different
Tools Enterprise Architects Use
How They Make Decisions
Challenges they Face
Dealing with Governance
Conclusion
References
Introduction
Enterprise architecture has grown from being just a set of small pilots to being a fully sponsored and supported initiative within enterprises. With the
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