Open Comments: S2 Ep. 4 - Enterprise Architecture at the Crossroads of Business and Technology with Doron Orbach

Open Comments, hosted by The Open Group

Doran Orbach, Director of Product Management for Enterprise Architecture at ServiceNow, shares insights from his 20+ year career in product and engineering, exploring how collaboration and continuous learning drive success in technology leadership.
• Experience in aligning ServiceNow's Common Service Data Model (CSDM) with Archimate standards
• First involvement with The Open Group through the IT4IT™ standard while at HP
• Active participation in The Open Group ArchiMate® Forum to influence and develop Enterprise Architecture standards
• Collaboration requires openness, listening, and finding common ground despite different perspectives
• Enterprise Architects must continuously learn about emerging technologies like AI to guide organizations
• Influence through collaboration rather than mandates is key to effective Enterprise Architecture
• When facing career roadblocks, focus on learning new skills and following your interests
• Personal connections and informal discussions at conferences provide invaluable insights
• Setting goals and taking concrete actions toward them leads to professional fulfillment
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Chapters

1. Open Comments: S2 Ep. 4 - Enterprise Architecture at the Crossroads of Business and Technology with Doron Orbach (00:00:00)

2. Introduction to Doran Orbach (00:00:08)

3. First Encounters with the Open Group (00:01:41)

4. Involvement in the Archimate Forum (00:03:28)

5. Collaboration: The Heart of Enterprise Architecture (00:05:38)

6. Advice for Future Enterprise Architects (00:10:49)

7. Overcoming Career Roadblocks (00:13:27)

8. Learning from Past Projects (00:19:59)

9. Takeaways from the Amsterdam Summit (00:23:18)

10. Final Thoughts on Learning and Growth (00:25:03)