The document outlines a case study on implementing enterprise architecture (EA) using the TOGAF framework, presented by Nilotpal Das, a certified architect with extensive experience. It discusses the structure of an EA practice, the importance of governance and maturity assessments, and the roles involved in an architecture team. The case study serves as a guide for organizations looking to set up and enhance their architecture practices for better alignment with business objectives.

1. TOGAF 9 Case
Study
AN ENTERPRISE ARCHITECTURE IMPLEMENTATION

2. • Hosted many webinars with Simplilearn as Enterprise Architecture Expert and invited as Guest Speaker at The Open Group Conference,
Bangalore in 2014
TOGAF 9.1 and Zachman
Certified Enterprise Architect
Conducted 50+ training sessions on TOGAF 9.1 and Agile for close to 500+ participants from 135
corporates with 100% success results
Nilotpal Das
• TOGAF 9.1 Certified Architect
• Zachman Certified Architect
• PMI – Agile Certified Practitioner
Certifications
• 15+ years of total experience in IT, as a
programmer, technical lead, technical
architect, solution architect, lead
infrastructure architect and more than 5
years as an enterprise architect
Experience
Leading a team of infrastructure
architects @ European healthcare and
pharmaceutical multinational
Role
Expert facilitator and trainer with
experience in designing programs,
content development, facilitating
programs on Enterprise Architecture,
Agile, Design Patterns, Application
Lifecycle Management
Training
About Me

3. Agenda
Introduction to Enterprise Architecture
Introduction to TOGAF 9
Case Study: Setting up the Arch. Practice
• Architecture Board
• Architecture Governance
• Architecture Maturity
• Architecture Skills Framework
Conclusion

4. Architecture of
anything is
embodied in its:
Components
The relations within and
with the environment
Principles governing its
design an evolution
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5. Enterprise
Architecture
An enterprise
architecture (EA) is a
conceptual blueprint that
defines the structure and
operation of an organization.
The intent of an enterprise
architecture is to determine
how an organization can most
effectively achieve its current
and future objectives.
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6. TOGAF
The Open Group
The Open Group Architecture
Forum
The Open Group Architecture
Framework
Benefits of EA Frameworks
Business benefits of TOGAF as a
Framework
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7. A Brief
Introduction to
the ADM
Where do you start the EA work?
A step by step method
The Phases and purpose of each
phase

8. Case Study: Setting up the Architecture Practice
•When I became and EA
•The Complexity and Scope
•Setting up the Architecture Practice
•The TOGAF Framework and Capability Framework

9. ADM For
Setting up the
Arch. Practice
Where do you start if you want to
set up an Arch. Practice
Using the ADM to setup the
Practice

10. The Architecture Board
•To oversee the implementation of strategy
•To approve changes and deviations
•Representation from all IT Functions
•Regular Architecture Board Meetings

11. Architecture Governance and Compliance
•There is usually already an governance process in place
•Plug into that or create a new one
•Governance Process
•Milestone reviews

12. Architecture Capability Assessments
•Capability Maturity Models
•Levels and Elements
•Maturity Assessment Workshops with Architecture Board

13. Skills Framework
A typical architecture team comprises the following roles:
•Architecture Board Members
•Architecture Sponsor
•Architecture Manager
•Architects for :
Enterprise Architecture
Business Architecture
Data Architecture
Application Architecture
Technology Architecture
•Program and/or Project Managers
•IT Designer

14. Skills Framework

15. Conclusion
•When I first became an EA
•Baseline First Architecture
•Discovery of a strategic flaw
•Disaster and Recovery
•Target First Architecture

16. Let’s Talk