Enterprise Architect

CHARLES J. BALL

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PROFESSIONAL SUMMARY:

With over 20 years of specialized experience in enterprise architecture, data architecture, and systems engineering, I have led transformative initiatives across Fortune 500 companies and U.S. government agencies, with a focus on delivering scalable, secure, and integrated multi-system environments. My current role as a Lead Enterprise Architect and Technical Program Manager, coupled with my TS/SCI Full Scope Polygraph clearance, allows me to navigate complex technical landscapes while ensuring compliance with stringent security requirements. I am an expert in architecting and implementing robust enterprise solutions, leveraging industry-leading Cloud, RDBMS, and SOA frameworks. My proficiency spans across all aspects of enterprise architecture, from high-level strategic design to in-depth technical execution. I’ve successfully led initiatives to integrate COTS and GOTS solutions, enabling seamless system interoperability and data governance at scale. As a seasoned practitioner of the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF), I’ve designed and delivered system architectures and specifications that align operational, system, and data views with mission-critical objectives. My work includes comprehensive gap analysis, integration planning, and requirements traceability, ensuring full lifecycle support from initial concept through to implementation and ongoing optimization. Over my career, I’ve held leadership roles in diverse domains: Sr. Principal Enterprise Solutions Architect, Solutions Architect, System Integrator, and Oracle Database Architect. I’ve spearheaded large-scale, high-impact projects that require both technical mastery and business acumen, with a focus on high-performance systems, data modeling, and governance frameworks.

EDUCATION:

Coursework in Computer Engineering towards M.S. Degree Villanova University

B.S. in Computer Science

Minor in Biology/Business Administration

Lincoln University

CLEARANCES AND CERTIFICATIONS:

Active or within scope TS/SCI Full-Scope Polygraph Clearance with N.VA Customer 2022

Previous Oracle Certification

Information Assurance Security Officer Certification (Designated Accrediting Authority-level) Ft. Gordon 2012

Lean Agile Training for Architects Certificate - formal training with the N. VA customer 2017

Approving Officers Course Certificate- formal training with the N. VA customer 2019

Data Transfer Officer Certification Course formal training with the N. VA customer 2020

Identity & Access Management Controls Certificate with CACI CVU 2020

Identity & Access Services Certificate with CACI CVU 2020

Preparing Supervisors to Manage Performance Issues Certificate- N. VA customer Talent Center 2019 PROFESSIONAL SOCIETIES

American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics

Aircraft Owners and Pilot Association

KEY PROFICIENCIES:

• Enterprise Architecture: Designed complex systems using DODAF v2, aligning strategic goals with technical requirements for large-scale, mission-critical environments.

• Data Modeling: Mastered ERWIN for creating high-performance, scalable data models to optimize data flow and integrity across enterprise systems.

• SOA Design: Developed secure, scalable SOA frameworks that drive interoperability and accelerate business agility.

• Oracle DB Architecture: Deep expertise in RDBMS design, building robust, high-performance Oracle databases tightly integrated with enterprise solutions. CHARLES J. BALL

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• DODAF Tools: Proficient with Cameo MagicDraw, MS Visio, ARIS, and ERWIN to model architectures, data flows, and system interactions.

• Large-Scale Systems: Led the design and analysis of high-availability, secure, and scalable systems, ensuring performance in complex environments.

• Web Application Dev: Skilled in creating high-performance web apps for critical operations, optimizing user experience and functionality.

• Process Optimization: Conducted process flow analysis to streamline operations, eliminate inefficiencies, and improve system performance.

• Project Leadership: Managed diverse teams through full project lifecycles, overseeing budgeting, risk management, and delivering consistent results.

• SETA Expertise: Delivered strategic SETA guidance for mission-critical systems, ensuring technical and programmatic success.

• Methodologies: Versatile in Agile, Waterfall, and crowdsourcing, tailoring approaches to each project’s unique needs.

System Integration: Spearheaded the integration and testing of multi-segmented systems, ensuring flawless hardware-software coordination.

• Requirements & Validation: Translated high-level CONOPS into clear system requirements, ensuring full traceability and standards compliance.

• Risk Management: Proactively identified project risks and collaborated with teams on effective mitigation strategies.

• System & Interface Design: Contributed to designing system functionality and interfaces, ensuring smooth integration and scalability.

• Collaborative Development: Partnered with cross-functional teams to define standards, requirements, and test plans, ensuring alignment with business objectives.

• Customer Liaison: Led technical discussions with clients, ensuring clear, consistent communication and alignment on project goals.

• Documentation: Delivered clear, concise technical documentation, including flowcharts, system diagrams, and architecture models.

• Quality Oversight: Managed component verification, ensuring each release passed rigorous testing and met high-quality standards.

• Test & Regression: Directed regression testing for software stability, ensuring bug-free and consistent product delivery.

• Program Support: Provided high-level strategic insights to technical forums and senior stakeholders to ensure project success.

• Stakeholder Coordination: Facilitated collaboration across mission partners, aligning on technical solutions and ensuring customer satisfaction.

TECHNICAL CREDENTIALS:

Hardware: SUN under Solaris/Linux, Hewlett-Packard under HPUX/Linux, IBM under AIX (UNIX, PC platforms

(Windows, Linux), Dell under UNIX/Linux, Windows

Software:: JIRA, Confluence, ORACLE 7.x, 8.x, 9.x, 10g, 11g, 12c ORACLE ERP APPLICATIONS vers. 10 & 11, ORACLE Developer/2000(Forms, Reports, Graphics), ORACLE ProC, ORACLE FINANCIALS, WebDB,CASE Tools

(ERWIN, S-Designor), PL/SQL, HTML, INFORMIX 4GL, HP ChemLMS (LIMS), FORTRAN,, SPSS, EDI, MS Excel, MS- ACCESS, BUSINESS OBJECTS, Visual SourceSafe, VISIO, Veritas’ Backup Executive, Quest TOAD, Oracle Enterprise Manager, Quest SQL Navigator, Project Manager Pro, MS SQL Server, Linux, Oracle Internet Application Server, Oracle Advanced Replication, MS Project, UNIX shell scripting (KSH), OLTP, OLAP, BMC Patrol, Oracle Advanced Queues, Oracle Streams, Rational ClearCase, Cameo Magic Draw, ARIS System Architect EXPERIENCE: (Twenty(20+) years of progressively complex assignments):

(Canundra LLC)/U.S. Intelligence Community, N. VA 2025 – Present SME Enterprise Data Architect

• Utilized my experience in the IC to develop and maintain an enterprise data architecture framework to support mission-critical systems on a cloud-based platform within an Oracle-based Enterprise Resource CHARLES J. BALL

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Planning (ERP) data migration effort.

• Built data models and reports using datasets from ERPs and legacy systems.

• Designed an enterprise architecture framework that supports scalable cloud-native solutions(AWS)

• Collaborated with senior leadership to facilitate a data migration approach between a legacy (AS-IS) ERP to a To-Be ERP and other IT architectures within national security objectives.

• Developed and maintained the enterprise data architecture framework, including the support of technology roadmaps, standards, and governance processes to guide IT data initiatives.

• Compiled architecture reviews, audits, and optimization efforts to maintain a resilient IT infrastructure and incident management.

• Worked closely with cross-functional teams, including product owners, and engineers to translate complex operational requirements into actionable data solutions vetting error reports for senior leadership which resulted from faulty specifications.

• Communicated complex architectural strategies to non-technical stakeholders. U.S. Department of Defense/J-6 2025

Principal Enterprise Architect

• Requirements & Risk Management: Led the creation of a technical verification and validation artifact to optimize the collection and analysis of requirements for migrating enterprise models.

• Leveraged Model-Based Systems Engineering (DODAF) to ensure comprehensive validation, verification, and risk mitigation, driving readiness for critical technical milestones and ensuring successful project outcomes.

(ManTech)/U.S. Intelligence Community, N. VA 2023 – 2024 Technical Lead/Chief Data Architect – Cyber

• Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) Integration: Mapped services and capabilities to IC and DoD ZTA models, identifying compliance gaps and ensuring alignment with ZTA pillars.

• Process & Capability Analysis: Analyzed legacy services and capabilities, compiling process flows to drive LOE deliverables for each division.

• Executive Briefings: Presented project milestones, risks, and updates to senior executives and military leadership through detailed Project Management plans and a Risk Register.

• Final Technical Presentation: Delivered comprehensive technical findings and strategic recommendations to senior leadership.

• Multi-Cloud & CSP Collaboration: Contributed insights during multi-cloud discussions with Cloud Service Providers, enhancing CSP interoperability and security based on lessons learned.

• ICAM & ZTA Security Solutions: Provided strategic briefings on ICAM solutions and recommended ZTA implementation scenarios to strengthen system and application security.

• Mission-Critical Architecture: Led the development of Zero Trust architectures, integrating ICAM, ABAC vs. RBAC, and enterprise data governance practices. Authored critical documents, including the IC Data Quality Plan, IC Data Management Plan, and Enterprise Data Architecture Best Practices Executive Summary.

(Sphinx)/U.S. Intelligence Community 2022 – 2023

SME Project Manager/ System Engineer (Enterprise-level) – N. VA

• Project Management: Led program management support for an IC program, ensuring seamless transition to new technical systems. Managed gap analysis, validated system security engineering based on the Risk Management Framework (RMF), and aligned technical requirements.

• MFE Program Support: Managed a SETA contract for the Mission Fusion Environment (MFE) PMO, ensuring adherence to technical processes and ETE validation of system integration.

• Requirements & Risk Management: Oversaw collection and analysis of requirements, ensuring proper validation and verification. Mitigated project risks with a risk register, ensuring readiness for key technical milestones.

• Process Improvement: Recommended efficient business processes, developed standard operating procedures (SOPs), and provided documentation to streamline operations.

• Executive Interaction: Collaborated with Senior Leadership on task development, project goals, and progress tracking. Provided timely reports, status updates, and briefing packages. CHARLES J. BALL

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• Testing Oversight: Led ETE validation testing for the MFE integration environment to ensure system compliance and performance.

(Leidos)/U.S. Intelligence Community– ODNI 2021 – 2022 Principal SME Enterprise Architect (Enterprise-level)

• Represented a leading IC element as the Zero Trust representative engaging senior staff of DoD and IC elements in complex technical discussions at the CNSS regarding Zero Trust Architecture efforts including:

• Active participant in Working Group meetings to critique and offer suggestions to update the CNSS ZTA Charter based on the Executive Order from the White House.

• Suggested solutions to IC regarding various Zero Trust efforts such as user authentication and authorization, infrastructure review and authentication solutions from various commercial vendors.

• Compiled a technical review, gap analysis and commented on the IC Zero Trust aspects of a modernization technical design document” and the Zero Trust aspects of the budget memorandum to improve the zero trust posture of the IC. Both artifacts were delivered to Senior Government Leadership meeting detailed written requirements.

(Agile Business) /U.S. Intelligence Community-N.VA 2017 – 2021 Technical Adviser - SME

• Technical Advisor: Provided strategic guidance for a high-stakes telecom initiative supporting the Intelligence Community (IC), ensuring alignment of technical solutions with business goals throughout the entire project lifecycle.

• Requirements Management: Led the collection, documentation, and validation of user requirements, translating them into precise System Requirements Specifications to drive solution development.

• Systems Engineering Expertise: Applied systems engineering principles to design logic diagrams, conduct architecture studies, and analyze cybersecurity and data auditing frameworks.

• Architecture Design & Road mapping: Documented baseline architectures, defined target architectures, and created actionable gap analyses and architecture roadmaps for both hardware and software systems.

• Executive Communication: Delivered clear and concise technical briefings to senior leadership, translating complex system concepts into actionable insights for decision-makers.

• Security & Compliance Management: Managed the facility clearance process and ensured successful FSO designation, addressing security risks and compliance issues.

• IT Systems Gap Analysis: Conducted in-depth gap analyses to align legacy systems with new IT requirements, defining technical scopes and ensuring integration with enterprise quality and security standards.

• End-to-End Testing Oversight: Directed end-to-end (ETE) validation testing in integration environments to ensure full system functionality and readiness for deployment.

• Cybersecurity & Data Auditing Requirements: Collaborated with stakeholders to define clear, complete, and actionable requirements for cybersecurity and data auditing efforts, ensuring they were aligned with strategic objectives.

• Project Management: Managed the development and tracking of project schedules, functional requirements, and action plans for system, data, and software/hardware implementations, ensuring timely delivery and effective integration.

(Agile Business) /U.S. Intelligence Community N. VA 2016 – 2017 Enterprise Systems Architect/ Dir., Classified Operations (Enterprise-level)

• Lead Architect: Directed the design and development of a critical Intel system for the Intelligence Community (IC), ensuring strategic alignment with business goals and driving successful outcomes across all project phases.

• Requirements Development & Validation: Collaborated with Mission Partners to define and validate system requirements, laying a strong foundation for solution development and successful project execution.

CHARLES J. BALL

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• Technical & Programmatic Documentation: Created and compiled key technical artifacts, including architectural studies and end-to-end validation processes, to ensure the TO-BE solution met all system and business requirements.

• Architecture Roadmapping & Design: Delivered detailed baseline and target architectures, conducting comprehensive gap analyses and creating actionable roadmaps for large-scale systems, including AWS/C2S cloud architecture and other complex legacy systems.

• Executive Communication: Provided senior leadership with high-level briefings on system concepts and solutions, derived from consistent collaboration with the Requirements Team and IC stakeholders.

• GOTS/COTS Integration: Led the integration of GOTS/COTS products with open-source enterprise applications, enhancing operational efficiency and maximizing the value of data and information assets for the sponsor.

• Security & Compliance Oversight: Managed processes for facility clearance and FSO designation, ensuring compliance with stringent security and regulatory standards.

• End-to-End Testing & Validation: Oversaw end-to-end (ETE) validation testing in integration environments, ensuring systems met functional, security, and performance standards before deployment.

• Gap Analysis & IT System Alignment: Conducted comprehensive gap analysis between legacy systems and new IT requirements, leading Lean Agile Scrum sessions to resolve discrepancies and align solutions with enterprise security and quality standards.

• Legacy System Decommissioning: Led the decommissioning of multiple legacy system components, working with INFOSEC and senior leadership to ensure seamless data migration, system interoperability, and compliance with decommissioning protocols.

• Strategic Team Leadership: Supported senior management in setting the strategic direction of the team, gathering, vetting, and refining requirements for software development efforts to ensure clarity, completeness, and alignment with mission objectives.

• Project Management Support: Assisted with project management functions, including scheduling, agenda preparation, and system/functional analysis, ensuring smooth coordination and tracking of legacy system decommissioning activities.

(CSRA)/U.S. Intelligence Community & DoD 2015-2016 Sr. Principal Proposal Manager (New Business Enterprise Solutions Architect)

• Strategic Advisory: Guided high-level solution development, architecture, and management from concept through bid/proposal, collaborating with capture and executive teams to grow solution portfolios.

• Requirements Management: Led the collection and validation of user requirements, creating System Requirements Specifications to ensure alignment with business needs.

• Business Development Support: Promoted strategic solutions to business development teams, providing guidance during the bid/proposal phase to ensure alignment with market demands.

• Market & Trend Research: Analyzed industry trends and best practices, recommending solutions to enhance company capabilities in meeting customer needs.

• Cross-Functional Leadership: Led business development discussions with cross-functional teams and senior management to ensure consistency in solution development and execution.

• Solution Evaluation: Evaluated business requirements to ensure solutions met both short- and long- term client goals.

• Capture Strategy & Innovation: Advised on vision, strategy, and technology innovations, improving enterprise architecture services.

• Proposal Leadership: Led performance reviews and scalability assessments, contributing to Pink and Red Team proposal efforts.

• Strategic Documentation: Developed vision, strategy, and white papers, responding to management queries on strategy and products.

(Hewlett-Packard)/U.S. Intelligence Community 2015-2015 Enterprise Solutions Consultant (Enterprise-level)

• Cloud Solution Analysis: Analyzed cloud offerings for the US Intelligence Community, focusing on databases, API management, Big Data, cloud security, and pricing models for structured and unstructured data.

CHARLES J. BALL

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• Interoperability & Approval: Assessed DISA’s product approval for Defense GIG interoperability, and drafted memos/white papers for senior management. Worked with cloud product managers to gather detailed solution info.

• Use Case & Requirements Development: Contributed to Use Case development, supporting Program Objective Memoranda (POM) and System Requirements.

• Data Lakes & BI Tools: Wrote a white paper on using Data Lakes and BI tools to integrate structured and unstructured data for actionable insights.

• Crypto Key Management: Briefed on three approaches to Crypto Key Ownership in the cloud: Service Provider-Managed Encryption, Customer-Managed Keys, and Customer-Owned Encryption.

• Cloud Pricing Models: Provided insights on spot vs reserved instances for public and hybrid cloud deployments, optimizing cost-efficiency.

(Vencore)U.S. Department of Homeland Security 2014-2015 Principal Systems Engineer (Enterprise-level)

• Data Management Strategy: Developed a Data Management Change Control Strategy using Erwin and version control tools for OLTP and OLAP initiatives. Defined roles for key boards (Change Control, Engineering Control, Peer Review) in data governance.

• Governance Adoption: Led the adoption of data governance principles, conducting a gap analysis to ensure proper controls and avoid architectural conflicts.

• Requirements Development: Worked with DHS stakeholders to validate system requirements, ensuring alignment with mission needs.

• DODAF SV-6 Development: Co-developed DODAF SV-6 to outline data interfaces and repositories, using Cameo Magic Draw and MS Visio.

• Data Mapping & Lexicon: Designed an enterprise data mapping matrix for cybersecurity efforts, contributing to the development of the Authoritative Data Source.

• Erwin White Paper: Authored a white paper on the use of Erwin for cybersecurity and data architecture, presenting processes for creating Business Process Models and Data Models.

• Project Plan: Created a project plan for conceptual and logical data models, aligned with Acquisition Process milestones.

U.S. Department of Defense/J-6 2013-2014

Technical Oversight/Requirements Lead/Project Manager

• Stakeholder Engagement: Collaborated with customer stakeholders to develop comprehensive requirements documentation supporting the consolidation, centralization, and virtualization of siloed systems.

• Requirements Analysis: Critically evaluated external requirements, resolving conflicts, and breaking down high-level data into actionable, detailed scope documents.

• System Reverse Engineering: Led reverse-engineering efforts on existing reports, code, and databases

(Oracle RDBMS, PL/SQL) to analyze AS-IS system configurations.

• Process Optimization: Challenged assumptions and facilitated discussions to refine business processes and ensure successful execution of process plans.

• Information Assurance (IA): Developed a robust IA Strategy Document aligned with DIACAP standards, supporting system certification and accreditation (C&A) efforts.

• Configuration Management: Directed CM tasks for both software and technical documentation using SharePoint, ensuring consistent version control and retrieval.

• Metadata Governance: Managed the metadata lexicon across military services, ensuring alignment of data requirements and fostering cross-agency consistency.

• OLTP to OLAP Migration: Spearheaded the transition from OLTP databases to OLAP data warehouses, designing fact and dimension tables for reporting with tools like MicroStrategy.

• Data Mapping & Migration: Developed a comprehensive data mapping and migration plan using MDM principles to manage data ingestion across enterprise nodes.

• Customer Liaison & Technical Leadership: Acted as the primary interface between the government customer and the software team, leading technical discussions and design workshops.

• Staffing & Resource Management: Managed program staffing, ensuring technical proficiency and adherence to budgetary constraints while providing regular updates to senior leadership. CHARLES J. BALL

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• Project Planning & Estimation: Supported the program manager in project planning, resource estimation, and ensuring milestones were met.

US Dept. of Navy (Naval Reactors)-US Dept. of Energy 2012 Navy IT Auditor / Senior System Consultant (Enterprise-level)

• Led Scope Validation & Assessment: Directed the development of a comprehensive report for Naval Reactors, ensuring alignment with program goals and standards.

• Strategic Oversight & Optimization: Managed cross-functional teams to assess and improve project requirements, methodologies, resources, and governance frameworks.

• Advisory on Best Practices & Technology: Provided recommendations on integrating emerging technologies and best practices to drive program success.

• Resource & Solution Alignment: Facilitated the integration of multi-site needs and resources to develop effective technical solutions for Naval Reactors.

• Executive Reporting & Assessments: Conducted project status reviews, delivering actionable insights to senior management for informed decision-making.

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