What is an Enterprise Architect?
Though there is still some debate happening about this catchall title, EAs have to communicate the big picture as well as the detailed steps necessary to align IT with tangible business goals. They use a vernacular that translates across the enterprise, resonating with both C-level executives and back-office developers. As enterprise architecture emerges as a true — albeit maturing — profession, however, there remains a shortage of qualified candidates. Enterprise Architecture encompasses Business Architecture and IT Architecture, which in turn includes Application Architecture, Data Architecture and more. Not surprisingly, these so-called Enterprise Architects are now rated more highly than software developers when measured by the value they can deliver to their companies. When hiring accountants or lawyers, a business will look at a slew of standardized credentials to determine the most qualified candidate for the job. CIOs are starting to exercise the same kind of rigor, which is
