Christian Kobsa
Senior Enterprise Architecture
Experience
Oct 2025 - Dec 2025
3 monthsRemote
Enterprise Architect Consultant
CINTELLIC Consulting Group
- Establish an Enterprise Architecture practice with particular focus on CRM and ERP applications and integration to cloud and hybrid environments
- Establish an Enterprise Architecture practice with focus on aligning Business Models, Business Use Cases, and Business Architecture components with IT Architecture
- Establish a TOGAF-based Framework approach to addressing stakeholder digitization needs
Jan 2022 - May 2025
3 years 5 monthsRemote
Lead Solution Architect
Roche Pharma
- Architected a Gartner-based Digital Integration Hub (DIH) using event-driven microservices for scalable, high-performance business solutions
- Integrated DIH with AWS Cloud Platform, Mulesoft API Gateway, and core Systems of Record (SORs) to streamline data flow and interoperability
- Mapped domain-specific and cross-domain value streams, optimizing business processes with packaged business capabilities (PBCs) via microservices
- Provided strategic oversight for AWS-based microservices engineering, leveraging serverless technologies (API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, Cognito, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS) for scalable, resilient solutions
May 2020 - Jul 2022
2 years 3 monthsRemote
Lead Solution Architect
Roche Pharma
- Led integration of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) app with Roche’s IT infrastructure, enhancing performance and user experience across Mulesoft, Solace, and AWS
- Designed scalable integration strategies for secure, efficient data exchange between vendor platforms and enterprise systems
- Developed a corporate mobile application, digitizing key business use cases to boost operational efficiency
- Architected a global DEX mobile app, improving employee engagement through innovative features
Jan 2017 - Dec 2019
3 yearsIA Consultant / Solution Architect / Analyst
EPAM
- Oversaw architecture and redesign of HR business capabilities, automating processes and integrating with SORs for enhanced efficiency
- Conducted research and modeling of current-state IT systems and business capabilities to define optimal future-state enterprise architectures
- Achieved 50% reduction in manual data entry and email correspondence by revamping HR processes with Intelligent Automation (RPA, OCR, ML)
- Key contributor to Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (EA COE), driving TOGAF adoption for standardized architectural frameworks
Jan 2016 - Dec 2017
2 yearsSolution Architect / Lead Business Analyst
Dycom Industries
- Led analysis, modeling, and redesign of business capability components for a state-of-the-art operations portal
- Architected cross-boundary SOA operations portal, integrating COTS systems (WMS, Finance, ERP, CRM) into an agile, scalable model
- Designed centralized process and data hub, streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making across enterprise functions
Jan 2012 - Dec 2015
4 yearsSolution Architect / Analyst / Solutions Consultant
Ernst & Young
- Fostered cross-functional collaboration and process redesign across departmental silos
- Modeled and implemented new business capabilities for innovation and future-ready workplace solutions
- Led digitization efforts using SOA to modernize operations and system interoperability
- Directed global “Workplace of the Future” initiative, transforming business capabilities for efficiency and scalability
Lead Business Analyst / Consultant
Automatic Data Processing
Solutions Architect / Lead Analyst
CDC & Prevention
Automotive Technology & Manufacturing
Deutz AG
Software Engineer / BA / PM / Consultant
Freelance
Business Analyst / Solution Consultant
Home Capital, Inc
Senior Business Analyst / Solution Architect
McKesson Provider
Solution Architect / Analyst / Consultant
Suntrust & Aon
Solution Architect / Business Analyst Consultant
US Veterans Administration
Senior Business / Systems Analyst
United Parcel Service
Summary
Strategic and results-driven Enterprise Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, enterprise-wide IT architectures. Proven expertise in cloud solutions, microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), business capability modeling, and digital transformation. Adept at aligning technology strategies with business objectives, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions.
Skills
- Enterprise Architecture & Planning
- Cloud Architecture (Aws, Hybrid, On-premise)
- Microservices & Service-oriented Architecture (Soa)
- Business Capability Modeling & Transformation
- Agile & Scaled Agile Framework (Safe)
- Digital Transformation & Process Improvement
- Solution Design & Implementation
- Team Leadership & Cross-functional Collaboration
- Customer Experience Enhancement
- Strategic Analysis & Holistic Digitization
- Intelligent Automation: Rpa, Ocr, Nlp, Ml
- Apis & Middleware, Esb, Soa, Microservices Architecture, Event-driven Architecture
- Ooad, Ddd, Devops, Safe, Togaf, Uml, Bpmn
- Ux Analysis & Modeling, Business Analysis, Capability Modeling, Business Case Creation, Tom Creation
- Senior Management Presentations
- Programming: C++, Java, Javascript, Css, Xml, Html
Languages
German
NativeEnglish
NativeItalian
IntermediateFrench
ElementaryEducation
Georgia State University
Masters of Science · Applied Physics · Atlanta, United States
Polytechnic State University of Georgia
Diploma, Physics · Physics · Marietta, United States · GPA: 3.8
Certifications & licenses
AWS Well-Architected
Building Cloud Solutions, Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture
Data Architecture for Data Scientists, Data Mesh
Diplomacy in Communication
Intelligent Automation Solutions Consultant
Leading SAFe
Master Business Analyst
Project Management for IS/IT
Software Architecture & Design of Modern Large Scale Systems
TOGAF 9 Business Architecture Level 1
TOGAF 9 Certified
TOGAF 9 Certified Level 2
TOGAF 9 Foundation Level 1
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