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Accelerating Implementation and Realization of Enterprise Architecture using Force.com

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At salesforce.com, we are committed to thinking differently and constantly pursuing fresh new ideas—which is what brings us to you. You have been identified as an innovator in your field, and we’d love for you to come share ideas and best practices with us at an exclusive knowledge sharing event designed for Program Architects. Please view this slideshow created by thought leaders Sohail Sikora and Aaron Levensailor facilitate a discussion on Accelerating Implementation and Realization of Enterprise Architecture Using Force.com, focusing on both the Sales and Delivery perspectives. Our hope is to provide you with knowledge and information that will help you grow your business, and for you to share your experiences and opinions on the topic with the group as well!

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Accelerating Implementation and Realization of Enterprise Architecture using Force.com

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Sohail SikoraDirector, Program Architect

@Abbrevtalk

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Aaron LevensailorSenior Program Architect

@alevensailor

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Agenda

• Introductions• Enterprise Architecture : The Practice

– Define– Measure– Customer Success

• Enterprise Architect : The Person– The Person and Role– The Tools

• Thank You!

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Enterprise Architecture : The Practice Defined

How do you define the practice?

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Business Value IT Value Differentiation

Enterprise Architecture : The Practice MeasuredHow do you value your EA Practice and its contributions?

• Increased autonomy• Faster time to value• Customer relevance

• Scalability• Quality• Security

• Evangelist• Strategic thinking• Communication

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Enterprise Architect

How do you define the role?

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Business Value IT Value Differentiation

Enterprise Architect : The PersonWhat are the traits of a successful Enterprise Architect?

• Understands business strategy• Process orientation

• Multiple technology platforms• Maintains relevant skills• Program oversight

• Evangelist• Strategic thinking• Communication

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Enterprise Architect : The RoleWhat do they typically work on?

• How can we connect the dots?

• Vision to Value

• Let me show you how…

• 3 to 6 month pipeline

• 12 to 36 month pipeline

• Current Demand

• Critical Projects

Manage Portfolio

Understand Demand

Create the Vision

Show the Way

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Application Rationalization Methodology Multi Tenancy

Enterprise Architect : The ToolsThe New World means new tools

• How to decide what belongs where?

• What works well?– Business processes– Operational– Apps that require actionable data

• What does not?– Raw computing (Video)– Niche Apps for few users

• Agile… Ok what does that mean?

• “We have always done it this way.” Not really.

• Time to market is the key

• Architecture in a Multi Tenant Cloud

• Accrues great benefits• Releases tend to be multiple• One release benefits all• Different ground implies different

ground rules– Testing– Support– Continuity

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How do we get in touch?Let’s keep the conversation going!

• Join our Knowledge Share Chatter Group– http://bit.ly/SalesforceServices-KnowledgeShare

• Join our Knowledge Share Slide Share Group:– http://www.slideshare.net/cmcgriff

• Email us: [email protected]

OR [email protected]

• Learn more about careers at Salesforce.com– http://bit.ly/1hkZySe OR– Email Lisa Davie - [email protected]

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Citations and Resources

• Architect Core Resources– https://developer.salesforce.com/page/Architect_Core_Resources

• Enterprise Architecture Definitions– http://pubs.opengroup.org/architecture/togaf9-doc/arch/chap02.html– http://www.gartner.com/it-glossary/enterprise-architecture-ea/– http://msdn.microsoft.com/en-us/library/bb466232.aspx

• Integration Resources– https://developer.salesforce.com/page/Integration