Enterprise Architect Architecture

Colin Fequa, Architect

Florida, 484-***-****, ******@*****.***

https://www.linkedin.com/in/colin-fequa-75113131a/

SUMMARY

Dynamic Architect with over 20 years of experience in enterprise and solution architecture. Proficient in crafting architecture solutions that align with business needs and compliance standards. Successfully led initiatives that reduced technical debt while enhancing application usability, including delivering architectural guidance to multi-tier projects at leading firms. Committed to driving innovation and efficiency in technology implementations, delivering significant value for organizations optimizing their architectural frameworks.

WORK EXPERIENCE

Enterprise Architect

State of Colorado OIT/CBMS — Remote, USA

Feb 2023 – Present

•Crafted enterprise architecture solutions aligned with business and compliance needs.

•Designed architecture models, reference architectures, and technical roadmaps.

•Oversaw vendor solution delivery within budget and schedule.

•Authored system architecture documents and ensured security compliance.

•Championed technical leadership and AI-assisted development tools.

•Delivered enterprise-scale database management, high availability, and lifecycle governance.

•Led information architecture efforts including taxonomy, data lineage, and modeling.

•Designed and optimized relational data models and supported BI, ERP, CRM integrations.

Technical Architect

Blue Cross Blue Shield — Remote, USA

Apr 2022 – Dec 2022

•Directed IT strategies and optimized workflows for timely delivery.

•Delivered recommendations through impactful technical presentations.

•Led relational database and information architecture initiatives.

•Built and managed Kafka-based streaming pipelines and integrations with Spark/Flink.

Solution Architect

ABC Supply Co. Inc. — Remote, USA

Oct 2021 – Apr 2022

•Led engineering teams to ensure scalable frameworks and component reuse.

•Collaborated with DevOps using Azure for infrastructure automation.

•Oversaw relational data modeling and integrated BI, ERP, and CRM backends.

Technical Solutions Architect

SAP — Remote, USA

Feb 2021 – Oct 2021

•Designed lightweight cloud architectures using Docker and Kubernetes.

•Led API security initiatives and cloud-native development standards.

•Developed CI/CD pipelines and supported Kafka-based real-time architectures.

Solutions/Enterprise/Applications Architect

Verizon — Remote, USA

Aug 2020 – Feb 2021

•Collaborated cross-functionally to define and document requirements.

•Delivered scalable solutions improving application performance.

•Led data architecture and model governance initiatives.

Solutions/Enterprise/Applications Architect

Cigna — Philadelphia, PA

Apr 2019 – Feb 2020

•Aligned metadata to the enterprise reference model.

•Developed RESTful services using Spring REST.

•Designed relational data models and supported Kafka pipelines.

Solutions/Enterprise Architect

Photon Infotech — Dallas, TX

Jul 2018 – Apr 2019

•Led digital transformation initiatives across mobile and enterprise platforms.

•Designed Kafka-based streaming and real-time processing solutions.

Solution Designer/Architect Contractor

Comcast/NBC/Universal (Xfinity.com) — Philadelphia, PA

Nov 2017 – Jul 2018

•Supported omni-channel strategy with architectural designs.

•Delivered current-state analysis and technical integration strategies.

Solutions/Applications Architect (Contractor)

AMTRAK — Wilmington, DE

Jul 2015 – Oct 2017

•Led enterprise architecture across major rail technology platforms.

•Integrated COTS systems (Maximo, Enovia, Next Gen POS).

•Delivered secure identity federation, CI/CD, and containerized deployments.

•Led migration from relational to NoSQL (MongoDB, Cassandra, Redis).

•Implemented enterprise-wide Kafka and streaming analytics infrastructure.

Solution/Applications Architect

Independent Health — Buffalo, NY

Jan 2014 – Jul 2015

•Led requirements analysis and mentored junior developers.

•Designed relational models and integrated enterprise data systems.

Software Engineer/Team Lead/Architect

Mutual Boiler RE — Malvern, PA

Dec 2001 – Jan 2014

•Built Java/Spring REST services and SOA frameworks.

•Delivered large-scale database architecture and administration.

•Led projects using Oracle, SQL Server, PostgreSQL, and NoSQL solutions.

EDUCATION

Drexel University — Bachelors of Science

Philadelphia, PA

Aug 1978 – May 1982

SKILLS

•Architecture & Leadership: Enterprise Architecture, TOGAF (12+ years), Microservices, Solution Design, Agile/SCRUM, Mentorship, Vendor Governance

•Cloud & DevOps: AWS, Azure, Docker, Kubernetes, GitLab, Jenkins, CI/CD, OpenShift

•Data & Integration: Data Modeling, Master Data Management, Kafka, RabbitMQ, DB2, SQL Server, Oracle, Cassandra, MongoDB, NoSQL

•Programming & Platforms: Java, .NET 8.0, Bash, Python, YAML, Salesforce, Spring Boot, RESTful APIs

•AI & Analytics: AI (ChatGPT, LLMs), Generative API, Snowflake, Databricks, Business Intelligence

•Tools & Domains: GIS, SAP, MuleSoft, EDI (Cleo), NetSuite, Subscription Billing Platforms, API Management

•Soft Skills: Communication, Collaboration, Technical Documentation, Attention to Detail

SKILLS Enterprise Architecture & Design Generative API / Supervised Learning

AI (ChatGPT, Large Data Models) SalesForce

Snowflake Databricks

GIS Cloud Computing (AWS, Azure,

Docker, Kubernetes)

Service-Oriented Architecture (SOA) & N-Tier Architecture

Data Integration, Virtualization & API Development

CI/CD Implementation (Jenkins, GitLab, OpenShift)

Kafka, RabbitMQ, Cassandra, RESTful Web Services

Microservices Architecture Bash, Python, GitLab, YAML, Java

Proven Leadership in Agile/SCRUM Environments

Business Process Mapping & Solution Design

Familiarity with subscription billing platforms and ERP systems like NetSuite.

Vendor Management & Governance Alignment

Mentoring Cross-Functional Teams

Collaboration .NET

Architecture RESTful APIs

Technical Documentation Attention to Detail

Leadership Communication

.NET 8.0 Microservices

Collaboration Mentorship

Experience working with technology and consulting partners.

Twelve years TOGAF

Deep understanding of Salesforce

architecture capabilities

and ecosystem.

8-10+ years of client-facing

experience with Technology

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