About this eBook
Covering key topics such as architecture frameworks, the various architecture roles and responsibilities, Architecture Building Blocks (ABB), and architecture documentation, this book provides practical insights into how to build an enterprise architecture team that can be scalable, sustainable, and aligned with business goals. With detailed explanations of popular EA frameworks like Zachman Framework, TOGAF, and Dragon1, along with real-world case studies, readers will learn how to create adaptive and future-proof architectures that drive digital transformation and innovation.
Ideal for budding architects, IT leaders, and business executives, Enterprise Architecture Fundamentals serves as both a foundational textbook and a practical handbook for navigating the complexities of modern enterprise environments. Whether you are building new teams or optimising existing ones, this book equips you with the tools, strategies, and knowledge to succeed in the dynamic world of enterprise architecture.
About the author
Ian has more than 29 years of experience in the IT industry with wide industry experience spanning public sector to financial services. He has extensive experience in Enterprise Architecture combined with deep knowledge in both infrastructure and application development.
Ian has served as CIO, CTO & CISO in large conglomerates and have deep experience in managing architecture, cybersecurity, infrastructure & data engineering teams for various organisations. Ian has introduced many modern approaches to technology management including implementing Hyper Converged Infrastructure (HCI), DevSecOps, FinOps, SRE, Risk Based Management, and the use of Breach & Attack Simulation (BAS) platforms.
He has held other senior appointments such as Director, Government Cybersecurity Operations and was responsible for managing cybersecurity operations for the whole of government in Singapore, which includes the monitoring of and response to cybersecurity incidents. He is also an regular industry speaker on many topics and an active adjunct senior fellow at the Singapore University of Technology & Design (SUTD).
