Architect Computer Science

ALLAN KOWALSKI

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Profile:

Enterprise Architect, agile coach, mentor, communicator, leader, motivator and C-level liaison.

Proven ability to build and manage business relationships with internal and external stakeholders, partner vendors and decision makers by providing overall direction, policies, gap analysis and guidelines for the organization’s Enterprise Architecture efforts.

Over a decade of experience in providing guidance and leadership to companies on enterprise architecture governance models, best practices in standards and modeling tools and techniques in alignment with corporate I& IT vision.

Advanced expertise in developing relevant I & IT roadmaps pertaining to technology strategies, application roadmaps, new growth initiatives and vendor management.

A highly successful track record in innovation utilizing the latest architecture modeling methodologies, (TOGAF, Zachman, Waterfall, Agile, IDM) standards (UML, BPMN, Archimate, SIP) and tools (Sparx EA, BizzDesign Studio).

Skill Set

Enterprise Architecture – Qualified in TOGAF and Zachman frameworks, EA (Sparx EA) modeling governance models and certified in agile development.

Enterprise Modeling Expertise – Applying advanced modeling strategies to produce enterprise wide processes, roadmaps and modeling frameworks.

Establishing and applying enterprise-wide references to processes, strategies, roadmaps, information models, gap analysis, application and technical architectures.

Building efficient business, application and technology architectural layers that promote cost savings, provide full traceability, ease of use, simplified architecture and promote improved agility to stakeholders.

Extensive experience working with the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC) as well as Archimate, UML and BPMN standards.

Innovation – Applying leading edge techniques for IT delivery and architecture - intellectual capital Minimize internal sourcing needs

EA Socialization – Providing training, guidance, presentations, governance, guidelines and appropriate expertise.

Multiple Architecture Domains – Financial, Telecommunications, Defense, Transportation, Health and Retail.

Communication – Strong analytical, consultative and team communication / facilitative skills with solid written and verbal communication skills.

Vendor Management – Interaction with vendors in development and review of SOW’s, RFP’s, RFI’s and other such documents.

Education

Master of Computer Science, Concordia University, Montreal, 1988

Bachelor of Computer Science, Concordia University, Montreal, 1984

Work Experience Highlights

Corporate Consulting – Ontario Inc. 2009 – Present

PRESTO / Metrolinx: March 2016 - February 2018

Enterprise Architect

Established a set of enterprise wide governance policies, guidelines, gap analysis and processes to allow the practical and efficient application of core EA principles and standards in the development of conceptual, logical and technology layers as part of the IDM (Integrated Development Methodology).

Designed and delivered a highly customized Sparx EA repository for the architectural and solution artifacts with advanced customization of architecture modeling user interfaces and tools adapted to the Metrolinx domain culture and expertise.

Provided beginner and advanced education on TOGAF, Archimate and Sparx EA practices. On site Sparx EA consultant, acting as SME for modeling techniques, integration of automated Zachman, TOGAF and Archimate plug-ins, modules and strategies as well as data import/export, auto report generation and advanced scripting tools.

Tools Used: Sparx EA, BizzDesign Enterprise Studio, SharePoint, MS Visio, MSWord

Phoenix Interactive Solutions: July 2015 - March 2016

Enterprise Architect

Established EA standards and governance principles and implemented corresponding companywide Sparx EA architectural repository.

Provided enterprise wide set of modeling constructs, policies and principles in an all-inclusive and customized platform.

Configured the repository to provide user friendly features such as customized menus and auto generated architectural report templates.

Tools Used: Sparx EA, SharePoint, MS Visio, MSWord

Shoppers Drug Mart: Mar 2014 – July 2015

Enterprise Architect

Established EA standards and governance principles and implemented corresponding companywide Sparx EA architectural repository.

Provided solution architecture, logical architecture, enterprise architecture, and solution and application building blocks.

Created TOGAF and Archimate based frameworks and XML models for architecture and designs for pharmacy-based business processes.

Tools Used: Sparx EA, SharePoint, MS Visio, MSWord

TELUS: Jan 2014 – March 2014

Enterprise Architect

Provided an analysis and evaluation of the architecture, design, implementation and maintenance of the SOA based architecture, processes and operations for TELUS nationwide.

Analysis included the TELUS enterprise practices, policies and for SOA Architecture implementation and management.

Tools: MSWord

eHealth Ontario: April 2013 – September 2013

Enterprise Architect

Provided Enterprise Architecture consulting for the integration and coordination of multiple eHealth related

Performed Enterprise Architecture modeling, auditing and verification of the eHealth Enterprise Architecture in the Sparx EA Modeling tool including HL7 standard integration, logical, conceptual and physical architectural and design pattern implementation.

Tools Used: Sparx EA, BizzDesign Enterprise Studio, SharePoint, MS Visio, MSWord

Aversan Inc. - October 2012 – April 2013

Team Leader / Architect

Providing software team leadership, SDLC methodology and

architecture and design expertise in development of simulated HIAL interface for HL7 Conformance Interoperability Testing.

Tools Used: Sparx EA,, SharePoint, MS Visio, MSWord

Pharmatrust: Nov 2011 – March 2012

SOA Architect.

Tools Used: Sparx EA,, SharePoint, MS Visio, MSWord

Markel Insurance – March 2011 - June 2011

Performance architect.

Tools Used:, MSWord

Rogers Communications – March 2009 - June 2010

Enterprise architecture consultant

Tools Used: Weblogic Server, Weblogic Server Bus, MSWord

Oracle / BEA Professional Consulting Services

Infrastructure architecture consultant

Tools Used: Weblogic Server, Weblogic Server Bus, MSWord

Ubiquity Systems

Tools Used: Ubiquity SIP Server, VOIP

Lifelong / Government of China

Architect /Technical lead.

Tools Used: Weblogic Server, MSWord

Certifications and Recent Presentations:

Presented at the Open Architecture Group Conference, SOA and Telco, Jan. 2008

SCRUM certified, 2006

Oracle SOA Architect

Highly experienced in both TOGAF and Zachman Framework

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