The Value of Architecture

Paul Preiss, CEO and Founder of Iasa

In this module we will:

• Overview

• Roles, Job Descriptions and Career Path

• Lifelong Learning and Ethics

• Next Steps

In This Document

What is Iasa?

Non-Profit Association Business, information, infrastructure, software and

business architects Architect knowledge repository

Mission: We will make Technology Architecture the most stable, well recognized profession in the world

Center of ExcellenceRoles, Job Descriptions and Career Path

Roles and Job Descriptions

Iasa defines 5 primary roles Business Architecture Enterprise Architecture Information Architecture Infrastructure Architecture Software Architecture

Roles may be modified but skill levels and structure must be mapped to appropriate Iasa model Ex. Database architect, application architect, integration

architect, and data architect roles

Unique Skill Set?

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Architect Deployment

EnterpriseFinance Sales LOB IT

Business Capability

Data Center

Enterprise Solution Architect

SoftwareArchitect

SoftwareArchitect

BusinessArchitects

InformationArchitects

Infrastructure

Architects

EnterpriseArchitects

Iasa Career Path

CITAFoundation

CITAAssociate

CITASpecialist

CITAProfessiona

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Enterprise Architecture Path

Based on delivery management of solutions and enterprise architecture

Integrates all architectures – business, information, infrastructure, software

Focus is on value management within domain

Generalization vs Specialization

Generalization allows you to cover all of the specializations within solution or enterprise scope

Generalization does not include the depth of skills

It is possible to become an EA after specializing through training in other areas

Most complicated problems often call for a specialist

CITA-Foundation Training and Certification

Normalize on language and skills

Based on 8 hr online module and 5-day training course

Certification is test based online or in-person through Iasa Prometric certification coming

CITA-Associate Training and Certification

Skill based certification based on testing in depth learning Business Technology Strategy & Human Dynamics- 5

days Specialization Area – Business, Enterprise,

Information, Infrastructure or Software – 5 days

Test includes depth analysis

Capable of working as an architect

Level Required prior to CITA-Specialist Certification

CITA-Specialist Assignment and Certification

Mentored Assignment builds experience in architect capabilities

Board certification based on capability and skills

Boards are held both in-person and online

Capable of leading architecture projects

CITA-Professional Mentoring and Certification

Highest level board certification

Full in-person board review based on significant industry experience

Capable of working on the most advanced architecture projects

Center of ExcellenceLifelong Learning and Ethics

Lifelong Learning

Iasa not only encourages but requires learning throughout the architects career

This system ensures employers of continued capability regardless of internal learning programs

All certified architects must complete both community and systemic learning activities

CEU – Continuing Education Unit

Iasa requires CEUs to maintain certification

Two types of CEU – Learning and Contributing

Easiest CEUs are Chapter or Iasa event attendance Training Mentoring Speaking Teaching Community Leadership

Ethics

Ethics includes all aspects of appropriate and expected behavior from your professional architecture staff

It may include Inappropriate technology recommendations from

internal/external staff Unprofessional behavior Illegal behavior

In professions ethics violations are enforced by professional associations and government and ensure Professionalism Capability Reliability Employer Assurance/Trust

Center of ExcellenceWhat’s Next

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