Blueprint to Strategy: Why Enterprise Architecture Matters More Than Ever | Part 1: What is Enterprise Architecture?

Mike Quinlan DBA, MSSM, TOGAF L2, CSSLP

This article is the first in a five-part series exploring the foundational aspects of Enterprise Architecture (EA). Throughout the series, we will examine what EA is and, just as importantly, what it should avoid becoming. In this introductory installment, we look at the origins and evolution of EA and highlight why establishing an effective EA practice is essential to enterprise success.

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About the Author

Mike Quinlan DBA, MSSM, TOGAF L2, CSSLP
Enterprise Architect

Mike is an Enterprise Architect in Alpha’s Technology Consulting Practice. He has over 30 years of experience, during which he has built his career as a technologist within financial services, spanning securities, banking, credit card, and mortgage servicing industries. Over the years, he has served as Principal Engineer, Director of Architecture, Enterprise Architect, and Chief Architect, leading the design and evolution of complex enterprise platforms.