Fractional EA

Fractional Enterprise Architect (FEA) -- (Overview).

• BLUF: A Fractional Enterprise Architect (FEA) is a highly experienced, senior-level technology strategist who works for a company part-time, on-demand, or per-project basis. They provide strategic architectural guidance—aligning technology with business goals—without the high cost or long-term commitment of a full-time executive hire. 

• Key Aspects of a Fractional EA (FEA):

  1. Strategic vs. Operational: FEAs focus on high-level IT infrastructure, technology roadmaps, and governance, often guiding existing teams rather than performing daily, hands-on coding.

  2. Cost-Effectiveness: Small to mid-sized companies can access specialized talent for roughly 30-50% of the cost of a full-time hire.

  3. Flexibility: They are hired for specific initiatives (e.g., cloud migration, M&A integrations) or for a set amount of time (e.g., 1–3 days per week).

• Core Responsibilities:

• • 1. Developing IT strategy and roadmaps -- (Strategies, roadmaps, and plans) 

    2. Technology blueprints -- (Process models).

    3. Managing technical debt and system modernization -- (Digital transformation).

    4. Mentoring internal teams and establishing governance -- (Guidance-standards-AuthS).