Enterprise Architecture

Ghia Ash, cgeit

Alexandria, VA *****; 571-***-****; ****@*-***********.***; www.A-SoftCompany.com

Senior Executive Enterprise Management Consultant / Subject Matter Expert

SME Skills: Enterprise Architecture, Security, PMO, Cloud, Business Processes, SharePoint 2013, Application integration and Migration, Infrastructure Reference Models, Dynamic Workflow and Automation, Requirements and Technology selection, feasibility and implementation

Experience (bulleted summary)

Executive VP/ Principal Enterprise Architect, A-Soft Company 11/2011 - Present

Enterprise Technology Architecture, Development 100 Solution Patterns, Blueprints and Reference Architecture for service are capabilities:

oDevelopment of EA Patterns and Guidebook for Security, Infrastructure, Data, Applications, Information, Platforms and Shared Services Service Area Capabilities.

oDevelopment of EA Taxonomy, Business Drivers and EA Guidelines.

oTarget Architecture Gap Analysis development for enterprise areas for implementation through SMEs and service area facilitation and group workshops

oDetermine the technical stack for more than 5,000 technology products included part of the design and tools standards.

oSolution Architecture, Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF, FEA, Zachman, ITIL and PWC standards

oSecurity Architecture, Identity and Access Management

oStrategic and tactical approach to Enterprise Architecture (top-down and bottom-up).

Delivery / Intranet Platform Solutions Evaluation and Deployment

oEvaluate solutions for Intranet Platforms, required capabilities, products functional and technical assessment, demos, debriefings, and scorecard matrices including JIVE, Simpplr, and CMS Orchestra. Integration with Salesforce, Box CMS, collaboration capabilities, Chatter, Chime, SSO, APIs, workflows and CRM, information management, groups assignments, compliance with case scenarios, SharePoint Wiki migration and users’ acceptance. Review of architecture contextual diagram

Strategy / Program Roadmap / Stakeholder Issues / Enterprise IT Asset Management

oDevelopment of the Asset Management lifecycle, roadmap, workflow and enterprise solution architecture following ITIL and service-based architecture. Assess organizational impact, governance and team’s functional roles for supporting overall solution and program, CCB, SE group, etc. Advocate standing up asset discovery capability using Remedyforce and BMC, system unified inventory lists using SCCM, ingestion and asset retirement for managing reporting, taxonomy, enterprise devices, asset profile, and risks. Position solution to address audit issues and centralization of the asset CMDB, Change / Configuration Management, and user’s portal.

Technology Operations / Tier 3 Enterprise Architecture Issues / EA Service Desk, Product Evaluation and Integration

oSupport product evaluation for adequate integration, required capabilities, footprints, duplicative functionality, business responsiveness, opensource suitability. Coordinated with members of the Non-Standard Software Request group, Desktop Engineering, Service Desk Management, Cybersecurity, Privacy, and Systems Engineering for managing and enhancing the process workflow, Remedyforce for software lifecycle management. Researched various software for approval/disapproval; AdminStudio capability assessment, QGIS, RMail/RPost, KeyPass, GnuWin, TurningPoint and Polling capability solution structure, Jira, VMware Horizon View, and followed up with users when needed. Planning for updates on Development Environment.

Capability Building / EA Enhancement Capabilities and Reference Models

oDevelopment of technical reference model element to address target architecture. Opportunities and challenges within the organizational structure and assigned roles. Developing triage tool for project intake and sizing based on EA role in supporting ongoing project activities.

Change and Configuration Management Models

oCapture the Change Management and Configuration Management as-is state. Develop the Capability Model for transitioning ChM and CM to target state to include CMDB, Asset management, Incident, Event and Problem Management, decentralized CM systems and Service Desk requirements. Prepare CM document following CMMI 3 and format the content.

Program Modernization and Shared Services

oModernization and migration to Cloud PaaS, set Shared Services vision, strategy and migration model. Developed two features and feasibility studies (strategic and tactical): Established Shared Services alignment with OCIO Service Catalogue; Aligned with 5-years Information Resources Management Strategy and yearly Roadmap for operations and budgeting. Advocated the use of common platform for process streamlining using Adaptive Case Management Workflow framework. Captured the market vendor’s products for project management, PMO reporting.

SharePoint 2013 Enterprise App Integration, Assessment and Solution Architecture

oProvided full products assessment for solutions around SharePoint 2013, IBM WebSphere and Oracle WebCenter; Integration of 26 enterprise legacy applications SharePoint 2013 architecture, capabilities, process modeling architecture, PaaS platform requirements, BCS, OData, APIs and ADFS, ECM, solution design. Developed POC using SharePoint 2013 using Office 365 and migrated several legacy applications to the new platform using the solution architecture blueprint. Use of adaptive Case Management Workflows, roadmap using Nintex, Brightwork. Expanded SharePoint 2013 role to include integration with outsourced products and added functionality to reduce the SDLC development lifecycle requirements, expenses and management efforts.

Sales Force CRM and CMS integration

oDeveloped architecture solution alternatives and roadmap for Salesforce CRM and CMS Integration for three departments and adaptation to Salesforce data exchange and design patterns, ODATA and DOL API interface service.

Security: Identity, Credential and Access Management Solution Architecture

oDeveloped the IAM, FICAM, PIV, PKI architecture, OAuth, LACS modernization, roles, solution design, use cases, Target Architecture, cloud hybrid security models and systems integration.

Cloud Integration / Modernization / Service Catalogue

oDesigned the methodology for building the solution using SaaS/PaaS Cloud platform with centralizing the project and providing shared services according to 3-5 years strategy and investment initiatives and shared service catalogue. Tradeoff between on-premises and cloud functions and implementation. Wrote two feasibility studies for alignment with strategy and tool assessment.

Enterprise PPOM / Strategy, To-Be Process Development and Restructuring (including governance)

oProvided advisory services to Executive Directors and Strategic Planning Committee for Operations and enterprise PMO service management and administration. Developed 9 enterprise-wide processes, SharePoint 2010 modeling for PMO tasks and activities and ECM, IT - investment cycle methodology, TCO, sizing, and tools: MS Project Server and SharePoint 2010 for project prioritization, alignment with strategy and operations demands, Governance, Management, and resource models. Use of Prince 2, PMI PMBOK, Dell’s PM3.

Program Portfolio Management / Strategy/Delivery/Advisory ($multi-million project portfolio)

oAssisted the Executive Officers in structuring the PMO and activities according to lines of business, goals and objectives and revolving agenda through use of PMWeb, Oracle 11i, and Primavera. Managed 15 professionals and coordinated with engineering /IT/finance departments. Established lifecycle methodology for managing ongoing projects and new projects, gateway reviews requirements, planning and directing the process for audit and site-visits of 26 strategic projects, modifications of contracts, risks control, and alignment with IT, budgeting and accounting practices.

Program Management / Engagement Management Advisory / Program Streamlining

oRealigned the project and succeeded in capturing the Executive VP’s expectations and objectives. Worked with internal dynamics of client’s organizations, administered governance, established rapport and communications, achieved consensus with various department stakeholders and secured cooperation. Delivered Enterprise Content Management System, bench mark analyses, Six Sigma, training to personnel and instituted standards and governance. Managed 3 separate teams.

Director Enterprise Architecture and Security, NikSoft Systems Corp. 2008 – 2011

Security/Modernization/Advisory Enterprise and Systems Architecture (Multi-Phases)

oSupported OCIO Security Director for design of IAM ICAM To-Be solution architecture and system based on NextGen infrastructure architecture using PIV and PKI; approach was praised when responding to Department’s plan for PIV implementation. Worked on Credentials/Systems Provisioning, Access/Account/Roles Management, integration with RSA, HSPD-12 security recertification compliance, Market Analysis (Oracle, CA, RSA), strategy, roadmap and design, management of data across the enterprise. Interviewed users and stakeholders, collected requirements, assessed As-Is bottlenecks and pain points, and developed 23 process maps, a targeted solution for resolving enterprise issues, data schema and solution components.

Cloud Enablement FHA Electronic Content and Electronic Record Management

oExceeded customer expectation and transitioned 150k client paper-based records to Cloud SaaS (secured SAS70 and DoD5015 compliant data warehouse center), extracted, adapted and migrated legacy data of close to 3M records in 4 months. Designed the solution architecture and enabled Electronic Records Management, case review management and business capabilities for three departments through full lifecycle implementation and ingestion of fresh and legacy data using one integrated SaaS UI. Partnered with vendor and oversaw execution of the technical, process, architecture and SLA according to client’s requirements and expectations. Market research and COTS product evaluation for Oracle, FileNet, Documentum, Open Text. Delivered plans for Management, Quality Assurance, Security, Data Migration, Chain of Custody and Manifest, Process Transformation, and User Training Guide.

Alignment/Advisory Program Enterprise Architecture Support

oDeveloped 3-part Enterprise Architecture SE Management and Technical Integration Plan (600 pages) for integration with ProPath processes, principles, strategies and tools. Introduced a unique solution strategy, 2-3-4 model, tying FEA, Zachman, TOGAF, OMB, PMO (portfolio management), Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), GAO assessment and recommendations, improvement for IT VA Governance and EA, and speciality engineering, strategy and vision following standards (ISO, IEEE, V model, ITIL, INCOSE, NIST, PMBOK). Provided solution for thousands of users following SDLC agile and iterative methodology to comply with operational readiness. Defined the org’s impact going through the process and provided technical and management advisory services for agency initiatives, Secretary’s vision and 5-year Business Strategy and Plan, development and implementation of new initiatives. Key deliverables and activities are made part of the plan in coordination among key stakeholders. Proposed approach for FSAM, SOA integration, development approach and methodologies, architecture and model reviews, and EA direction according to VA FEA.

Large-Systems Integration / Unified Process, Enterprise Architecture / BPR (System of Systems)

oSupported director and OCIO of VA HIT and Office of Enterprise Development (OED) overseeing IT budget of $150M and 120 systems slated for transformation to 21st century in Healthcare for VISTA and HealtheVet. Successfully delivered the design for Enterprise-Wide Unified System Integration framework (processes, tools, resources, and deliverables) using a new model (E4 model). Managed 13 professionals. Prepared for absorbing DoDAF views starting from FEA. Use of SharePoint 2010 for ECM documentation management and repository, team responsibilities and versioning.

oDesigned proof of concept and e-Business Model for technical sequencing plan using Open Source for controlling project and management risks, tracking and synchronization of the processes, artifacts and milestones according to the ICM SoS business model and use of Primavera platform for further development.

Strategy/ Systems Architecture/Prototype (Affordable Care Act)

oArchitected a prototype system for data exchange using MarkLogic technology that can handle data in the 100 terabyte and petabyte range. Designed system to integrate with IRS infrastructure and data ETL procedures and policies without impact to architecture. Defined the issues and the solution complying with the current infrastructure of Health and Human Services, IRS and Health partners using IRS multi-tier infrastructure and configuration.

Data Exchange NIEM Architecture

oPartnered with Intel in architecting the NIEM model, DRM and schema analysis to support Intel deployment of secure Intel Gateway. Used the Gateway in developing a Web service IAM solution and data exchange across firewall boundaries for Federation. Presented the NIEM Model to audience webinar. Summarized how the NIEM technology is used for improving data exchange and Information Data Sharing schemes in government agencies and private sector.

Advisory EMR/EHR Deployment and Implementation

oReviewed the elements of Electronic Medical Records implementation for 300-beds hospital. Assessed enterprise issues with Epic, Cerner, McKesson, system development, implementation, and deliverables lifecycle. Requirements for PMO, projects and program management, enterprise architecture, system acquisition, transformation planning and execution and EMR business case, ROI, and advantages.

Corporate and Business Development

oWorked with CEO and COO to set objectives, propose strategic plans and tactical steps for business expansion and revenue generation. Participated in directing technical proposals in SOA, SAP Netweaver, SOS, BEA, FEA, DoDAF, FSAM, CPIC, BI, SDLC, J2EE, IT Investment Management, SE, Architecture Direction, Case Management, IDAM, SaaS, and Security Gateway. Started three lines of business LOBs (EA, SaaS and FICAM). Identified, analyzed and provided resolution for internal and external factors affecting achievement of business strategy, goals and objectives.

Manager, Security Architect, Deloitte 2006 – 2008

Cyber Security/Integration/Development/Delivery IDAM Enterprise Access System

oDeveloped business and system architecture defining on-boarding, off-boarding and business cases for provisioning and access management and integration with authoritative data sources. Implementation of solution using Sun Microsystem and Maxware. Implementation of data tier with 3-layers for data manipulation and processing. Detailed analysis for the IDM business, architecture, and processes for integration. Market and tools analysis and evaluation for IDM systems designed around IBM Tivoli Identity Management, Oracle Suite, Radiant Logic and related products and processes. Introduced an innovative IAM Solution Landscape framework, maturity model and data tier specs. Devised 4 Identity Management Turn-Key packages for IAM solution through a phased-lifecycle approach in sync with the needs of the enterprise using Comprehensive Shared Solution methodology and Deloitte’s assets.

Advisory Program Risks and Material Weakness Resolution

oSubmitted to CIO, ACIO, CFO, directors of compliance PMO solution alternatives for resolving the root cause of 9 MW areas and 5 major program deficiencies identified by GAO using NIST, COBiT, OMB, ISO, FISMA based on materiality foundation methodology.

Delivery/Transformation Program Process Improvement and Re-engineering

oDesigned and delivered Business Intelligence system using Business Objects and Crystal Reports for automation, planning and data sources mining, collaboration and system architecture, shared-values group activities, controls, business and system risk profiling. Introduced new risk-based model for process enhancement, dash boarding, metrics, efficiency and effectiveness, using methodologies and risk maps. Participated in compliance assessment and mitigation to issues through planning and POA&M.

Transformation Strategic Business Growth / Trusted Advisor

oSubmitted to CEO business strategy for conducting business in evolving markets. Wrote /submitted to Thought Leadership Group strategic plan for restructuring, growth including a business model for aligning business, human capital, markets and Deloitte’s strategic initiatives.

Education

MS, Electrical Engineering, University of Pennsylvania

MS, Biomedical Engineering, Worcester Polytechnic

BS, Physics and Minor in Math

Certification and Membership

CGEIT, Certified Governance for Enterprise IT, ISACA

International Association for Software Architects

Co-Founder of HSPD-12 Deloitte Working Group

Previous Member of Identity and Access Management Center of Excellence (Special Interest Group)

Previous Member of Deloitte Thought Leadership Group

Clearance: Secret (DoD)

Training

Enterprise Architecture Frameworks

Sun Java Identity Management

FSAM Practitioner’s Training

Capital Asset Plan and Business Case (A-11 and E-300)

Oracle Identity and Access Management - Rapid Immersion Program

IBM Tivoli Identity Management; IBM Tivoli Directory Integrator

SAP Security

Server Foundation Securing IT Systems Against Threats

Systems Architecture

Webs Services IBM Websphere

IBM Business Process Execution Language - BPEL

IT Project Cost Analysis and Estimation

.Net Architecture & J2EE Architecture

Business, Management & Leadership Best Practices

IBM Rational Rose Unified Process

CMMI Fundamentals

Deloitte’s Risk Catalog and Value Map

Accounting of Engagements

Cost estimating

Management Best Practices

Summary of Technologies

Architectures

System of Systems (very- large integrated systems 100+ sub-systems), Systems, Enterprise (FEA, Zachman, TOGAF, DoDAF), Business, Performance, Data, Service Oriented (SoA), n-tier architectures in a distributed environment (Web portals), Component-based architecture, Complex architecture development (web architecture, n-tiered, client/server architecture, legacy integration, etc.), Data warehousing, .Net, J2EE, J2ME, JSF

Languages

VB, C#, C++, C, ASP, SQL (DDL, DML), PL/SQL, HTML, DHTML, JavaScript, VBScript, CSS, XML, XSLT, Java, ASP.Net

Databases

Oracle 11g, 10i, 9.xx, 8.xx, 7.xx, MS SQL/Server 2000, 7.xx; MySQL, Access, Ingres

Oracle and Data Access Tools

SQL*Plus, SQL*Loader, SQL*Net, TOAD, ERWin, ADO, Oracle Objects, ODBC, JDBC

OS

Windows 2008/2007/Vista/2003/XP/2K/NT, Solaris, Mac

Identity Management, Security and Messaging

IBM Tivoli Identity Management, IBM Tivoli Identity Directory Integrator, Oracle Access Management, Oracle Identity Management, Oracle Identity Directory, Sun Identity management. ITIM, IDI, OIM, OAM, Sun Identity Manager, Netegrity Site Minder, MS Site Server, LDAP/Active Server Directories, SSL, TOKEN technology, Encryption, Policy, PKI, Biztalk, Websphere (BPEL)

OO Dev, Web and Design Tools

Enterprise Architecture (Popkin), IDE's (MS Visual Studio, Eclipse, NetBeans), IBM RUP, DOORS, Websphere Application Server (XDE), Rational Rose, UML, Visio; Dream Weaver, ColdFusion, FrontPage, MTS, IIS, Index, Site server, eCommerce

Configuration Management

Serena (Version Manager, Tracker), Rational ClearCase, MS Source Safe, Beyond Compare, CCC Harvest, Remedy

Business

Development, transformation, Program/Project Management Office, PMBOK

Selected Deliverables and Publications:

1.Development of Business Drivers

2.Development of enterprise taxonomy

3.Development of 100 enterprise solution patterns and reference architecture models

4.Development of roadmap and gap analysis for transformation to target architecture

5.Development of Enterprise Asset Management solution, roadmap and technology

6.Development of Technology Reference Model and associated product list and requirements

7.Development of PMO Strategic Drivers and Prioritization Criteria

8.Development of PMO Project Classification Methodology and Sizing Model

9.Development of PMO TCO Approach

10.Development of PMO Planning Document

11.Development of PMO Governance Model

12.Development of PMO Charter

13.Requirements Documents and PMO Methodology

14.PMO Projects Lifecycle and Management Methodology

15.PMO Project Prioritization, Delivery Plan and Roadmap

16.Project Inventory and Assessment Plan

17.Project Status Presentation to VP and Executive Committee

18.Process O&M and Roles and Responsibilities

19.Enterprise Content Management and Collaboration

20.PMO Governance and Delivery Plan

21.Enterprise CMS Development and Management Plan

22.Benchmarking Analysis Report

23.Transformation and Project Charter

24.Preparing for Management of Roles in Identity, Credentials and Access Management

25.External Users, Trust Framework and Identity Card

26.Identity, Credentials and Access Management Implementation Plan and Business Cases

27.Identity, Credentials and Access Management Implementation Proposal and Requirements

28.To-Be Identity, Credentials and Access Management

29.As-Is Identity, Credentials and Access Management

30.Identity, Credentials and Access Management Strategy Development

31.IDM System Design Document

32.Market Analysis for IDM

33.IDM Functional Requirements

34.Recommendation for To-Be Enterprise IDAM

35.As-Is Assessment of Enterprise Account Management System

36.System of Systems Maturity Model, Cross-Talk DoD Journal, Accepted for publication

37.System of Systems Enterprise System Engineering Management Plan

38.System of Systems Elements, Strategy, E4 Model and Architecture

39.System Engineering Management Plan Functional Release 2.0

40.System Engineering Management Plan Foundational Release 1.0

41.2-3-4 Model for Software System Life Cycle, White Paper

42.Materiality & Material Weakness Framework

43.Risk-Based Report Requirements

44.Vietnam the New Opportunities

45.Business of Trust: Board Effectiveness

46.Agency A Challenges and Deloitte Proposed Solution

47.Identity Management Business Overview and Solution Processes

48.Identity Management Functional Requirements

49.Identity Management Solution Architecture

50.Risk Assessment for Agency B

51.White Paper: IT, Business and Security Strategy

52.White Paper: Web Services and Business Agility

53.Reviewed: What Is Enterprise Architecture? Brian Goodhart and Rich McCabe, Software Consortium

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