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Anthony Murphy

Verified Expert in Engineering

Enterprise Architect and Developer

Location

Hudson, FL, United States

Toptal Member Since

August 18, 2023

Anthony is a seasoned professional with 30+ years of technology management experience. He has worked as a CIO, IT director, and enterprise architect in global projects and large initiatives across industries. With a solid background in providing direct consultancy and IT management, Anthony presents an outstanding blend of business and technology expertise. He excels in converting corporate intent into action, covering all aspects, from project architecture through implementation and completion.

IT Service Management (ITSM)Data Governance Cloud Enterprise Cloud Architecture Data Centers ITIL Agile Amazon Web Services (AWS)Storage Data Engineering Data Analysis Data Quality Data Modeling Databases Operating System EAI CAD/CAM RPA

Portfolio

Blue Acorn iCi

Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture...

TriNet Group

Leadership, Talent Management, Supervisory, Data Management, Data Governance...

Medline

Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, IT Governance, Risk Management...

Experience

IT Operations Management (ITOM) - 20 years Enterprise Architecture - 20 years Leadership - 20 years Technology Strategy & Architecture - 20 years Risk Management - 20 years Strategy - 20 years Architecture - 15 years Cloud Computing - 10 years

Availability

Part-time

Preferred Environment

Enterprise Architecture

The most amazing...

...thing I've done was designing and implementing an enterprise architecture (EA) framework, artifacts, and intellectual property for a digital CX company.

Work Experience

Enterprise Architect and Enterprise Success Manager

2022 - 2023

Blue Acorn iCi

Developed frameworks, capabilities, and structures, primarily focusing on strategic alignment, risk management, governance, digital transformation, information technology, and interpersonal, leadership, and motivational skills development.
Established detail-oriented digital transformation capabilities, service offerings, and intellectual property for customer-facing engagements, handling data management and architecture, governance and risk, and EA frameworks and structures.
Implemented program and delivery capabilities within the organization to support global delivery management, establishing connections with Agile and DevOps practices.
Outlined governance and risk management plans, audits, metrics, and frameworks for the organization. Established a roadmap and implementation plan for services adoption with associated financial, performance, and efficiency benefits.

Technologies: Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, IT Governance, Risk Management, Vendor Management, IT Consulting, Data Center Management, Business, Problem Management, Leadership, IT Project Management, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cloud Computing, Architecture, Agile, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Professional Services, IT Strategy, IT Infrastructure, Strategy, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Consulting, IT Outsourcing, Cloud, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Business Architecture, Applications, ITSM, Financials, Delivery, Virtualization, Advisory, Manufacturing, MDM, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modeling, Data Analysis, Compliance, IT Security, Enterprise Application Development, Networks, Risk, ITIL, Roadmaps, Frameworks, Implementation, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Risk & Compliance, Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Planning, Presentations, PMO Development, ETL, APIs, Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Azure, Data, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Architecture

Senior Manager | Information Architecture and Governance

2021 - 2022

TriNet Group

Worked on a digital transformation initiative, developing a data management framework, capabilities, and governance structures. Granted the integration with legal, privacy, and compliance requirements, enterprise risk, and EA.
Developed detail-oriented strategies and a data management framework to support organizational growth and future requirements in light of digital transformation and the increasing need to use data to support upcoming business models.
Established data architecture principles and collaborated with the EA team to implement and expand policies, standards, and procedures adoption.
Implemented data governance interaction plans, audits, metrics, and framework for a governance council. Established a roadmap and implementation plan to expand data tooling and utilization across the organization.

Technologies: Leadership, Talent Management, Supervisory, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Modeling, MDM, Data Analysis, Vendor Management, Business, Problem Management, IT Project Management, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cloud Computing, Architecture, Agile, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Enterprise Architecture, Scrum Master, Databases, Budgeting, IT Strategy, IT Infrastructure, Strategy, Disaster Recovery Consulting, Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, IT Governance, Risk Management, Cloud, Enterprise, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Business Architecture, Applications, ITSM, Virtualization, Advisory, Compliance, IT Security, Networks, SQL, Risk, Roadmaps, Frameworks, Implementation, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Risk & Compliance, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Cost Management, Contract Negotiations, Planning, Presentations, Data Engineering, ETL, APIs, Data, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Cloud Architecture

Principal Enterprise Architect

2016 - 2021

Medline

Developed and executed IT strategic frameworks to drive fast growth and rapid deployments, handling risk management, governance, and compliance and fostering the organization's competitiveness and agility.
Architected and implemented an EA tool—Mega HOPEX—and aligned EA strategies and processes. Orchestrated the capture and understanding of the capabilities, value streams, processes, and underlying IT architecture, including DevOps and SDLC.
Created the overall custom EA framework, encompassing various aspects such as governance processes, including GDPR and HITRUST compliance, integrations with process and repositories, standards, guidelines, and strategic and tactical considerations.
Established roadmaps and a migration plan to achieve future state EAs, identifying financial, IT alignment, performance, and efficiency benefits. Collaborated with agile and DevOps teams for project management purposes.
Unified the architecture standards and practices adopted and implemented across the enterprise. Reduced architecture project rework by 55% and design accuracy by an estimated 45%.

Technologies: Enterprise Architecture, Cloud, IT Governance, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics, Manufacturing, Compliance, Enterprise, IT Security, Data Center Management, Business, Problem Management, Leadership, IT Project Management, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cloud Computing, Architecture, Agile, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Scrum Master, IT Strategy, Data Center Migration, IT Infrastructure, Strategy, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Consulting, Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Business Architecture, Applications, Talent Management, Supervisory, ITSM, Financials, Delivery, Virtualization, Advisory, MDM, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Data Analysis, Monitoring, Enterprise Application Development, Networks, Storage, Servers, Risk, ITIL, Roadmaps, Frameworks, Implementation, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Risk & Compliance, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Contract Negotiations, Planning, Presentations, App Development, Data Engineering, ETL, APIs, Azure, Data, Amazon Web Services (AWS), On-premise, Cloud Architecture

Senior Director of Practice Management

2013 - 2016

Harvey Nash

Worked on a P&L program with a budget of $33 million and approximately 75 resources located nationally and globally. Its main business goal was reducing the risk of using the ITIL framework and strengthening the overall security strategy.
Contributed to implementing EA for ITIL processes, including incident, problem, and change management, and worked with data loss prevention (DLP) and governance, risk, and compliance (GRC) frameworks.
Played a crucial role in service desk consolidation and retooling, application development, monitoring, and alerting, business approval process definition and implementation, and end user device management.
Leveraged my EA expertise to facilitate and assist all solution aspects of cloud, eCommerce, LOB, and mobile applications to match the requirements and expected results.

Technologies: Leadership, Talent Management, ISTM Service Desk, Enterprise Application Development, Monitoring, Disaster Recovery Consulting, Strategy, Vendor Management, IT Consulting, Data Center Management, Business, Problem Management, IT Project Management, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cloud Computing, Architecture, Agile, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Enterprise Architecture, P&L Management, Budgeting, Professional Services, IT Strategy, IT Infrastructure, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), IT Outsourcing, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Project Management Office (PMO), Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, IT Governance, Risk Management, Cloud, Enterprise, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Business Architecture, Applications, Supervisory, ITSM, Financials, Delivery, Advisory, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Compliance, IT Security, Networks, Storage, Servers, Risk, ITIL, Roadmaps, Frameworks, IT Support, Implementation, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Risk & Compliance, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Cost Management, Contract Negotiations, Planning, Presentations, PMO Development, App Development, Data Engineering, ETL, APIs, Data, Amazon Web Services (AWS), On-premise, Cloud Architecture

CIO Advisor and Enterprise Architect

2008 - 2013

Insight

Provided diverse IT management and advisory services to various organizations across industries.
Handled program management, enterprise and technology architecture, governance, risk, and compliance (GRC), and solutions design and implementation.
Created proposals and statements of work (SOW) that outlined strategies and roadmaps to meet the business and technology requirements of the EA and application customization. Implemented SDLC and Agile methodologies.

Technologies: Advisory, IT Infrastructure, Enterprise Application Development, Strategy, IT Strategy, Risk Management, Data Center Migration, Virtualization, Vendor Management, IT Consulting, Data Center Management, Business, Problem Management, Leadership, IT Project Management, Agile Project Management, Program Management, Cloud Computing, Architecture, Agile, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Enterprise Architecture, Databases, Budgeting, Professional Services, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Consulting, IT Outsourcing, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Project Management Office (PMO), Data Architecture, Application Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, IT Governance, Cloud, Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Business Architecture, Applications, Supervisory, ITSM, Financials, Delivery, Data Management, Data Governance, Data Quality, Compliance, IT Security, Monitoring, Networks, Storage, Servers, SQL, Risk, ITIL, Roadmaps, Frameworks, IT Support, Implementation, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Cabling, Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Risk & Compliance, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Cost Management, Contract Negotiations, Planning, Presentations, PMO Development, App Development, Data Engineering, Solution Architecture, ETL, APIs, Data, Amazon Web Services (AWS), On-premise

Chief Information Officer

2007 - 2008

GTCR

Acted as a senior executive, providing the overall IT strategy for the company and handling IT management.
Established a solid technology base to support current and future business operations.
Contributed to critical areas for the business, focusing on enhancing performance, identifying and using cost-effective solutions, and improving methodology, scalability, stability, and operational efficiency.

Technologies: Strategy, Program Management, Enterprise Architecture, Business, Problem Management, Leadership, IT Project Management, Architecture, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Databases, P&L Management, Budgeting, IT Strategy, Data Center Migration, IT Infrastructure, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Consulting, IT Outsourcing, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Project Management Office (PMO), Application Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, IT Governance, Risk Management, Business Architecture, Applications, Talent Management, Supervisory, ITSM, Financials, Virtualization, Advisory, Data Quality, Compliance, IT Security, Monitoring, Enterprise Application Development, Networks, Storage, Servers, Risk, ITIL, Roadmaps, Frameworks, IT Support, Implementation, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Cabling, Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Cost Management, Contract Negotiations, Planning, Presentations, PMO Development, Data, On-premise

Senior Director

2005 - 2007

Spherion

Architected and implemented business solutions for multiple clients, which required application development and infrastructure.
Worked on numerous projects, reporting to the C-level and senior management. Projects targeted solutions to improve efficiencies, reduce costs, and provide a solid technology base to help grow clients' revenue.
Provided advisory and IT strategy services to various clients.

Technologies: Leadership, Professional Services, Delivery, Vendor Management, IT Consulting, Data Center Management, Business, Problem Management, IT Project Management, Program Management, Architecture, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Enterprise Architecture, P&L Management, Budgeting, IT Strategy, Data Center Migration, IT Infrastructure, Strategy, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Consulting, IT Outsourcing, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Project Management Office (PMO), Application Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, IT Governance, Risk Management, Business Architecture, Applications, Talent Management, Supervisory, ITSM, Financials, Virtualization, Advisory, Manufacturing, IT Security, Networks, Storage, Servers, Risk, ITIL, Roadmaps, Frameworks, IT Support, Implementation, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Cost Management, Contract Negotiations, Planning, Presentations, Solution Architecture, Data

Practice Director

2000 - 2005

Spherion

Managed a global consulting organization with 100+ direct reports and reported directly to the senior vice president.
Took responsibility for delivering successful engagements through effective project management.
Aligned the business strategy with IT initiatives to drive revenue growth, reduce operating costs, and offer a diverse range of business solutions that would grow the client base.

Technologies: Enterprise Architecture, Professional Services, Financials, Budgeting, Vendor Management, IT Consulting, Data Center Management, Business, Problem Management, Leadership, IT Project Management, Program Management, Architecture, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), P&L Management, IT Strategy, Data Center Migration, IT Infrastructure, Strategy, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Consulting, IT Outsourcing, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Project Management Office (PMO), Application Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, IT Governance, Risk Management, Business Architecture, Applications, Talent Management, Delivery, Virtualization, Advisory, Manufacturing, IT Security, Networks, Storage, Servers, SQL, Risk, ITIL, Roadmaps, Frameworks, IT Support, Implementation, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Change Management, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Cost Management, Contract Negotiations, Planning, Presentations, App Development, Solution Architecture, Data, On-premise

Enterprise Consultant

1998 - 2000

Interim Technology

Designed and architected enterprise solutions for Fortune 500 companies.
Handled the business and technical aspects of the applications, including the IT infrastructure such as LAN, WAN, server, storage, and database, application integration, business requirements, and data management.
Performed architecture validations and the re-architecture of the client environment.

Technologies: Enterprise Architecture, IT Infrastructure, Applications, Data Center Management, Vendor Management, IT Consulting, Business, Problem Management, IT Project Management, Architecture, IT Service Management (ITSM), IT Strategy, Data Center Migration, Strategy, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Disaster Recovery Consulting, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Application Architecture, Business Architecture, Virtualization, Advisory, Manufacturing, IT Security, Networks, Storage, Servers, SQL, Risk, Roadmaps, Frameworks, IT Support, Implementation, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Cabling, Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Planning, Presentations, Solution Architecture, Data, On-premise

Senior Technology Architect

1997 - 1998

Commercial Union

Designed and project managed the implementation of the line of business and supporting architecture to bring the company integrated computing infrastructure.
Supported end user and related calls on an L3 base.
Transformed digital assets, upgraded, modernized, and aligned them with the end user's business needs through server and data center.

Technologies: IT Infrastructure, Applications, IT Support, Mainframe, Databases, Architecture, Implementation, Risk, Roadmaps, Frameworks, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Cabling, Operating Systems, Business & Digital Transformation, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Planning, Presentations, Solution Architecture, Data, On-premise

IT Manager

1989 - 1996

Denel

Was esponsible for the operations, business plan creation and execution, technology improvements, and P&L for the company's manufacturing division.
Devised the strategic plan of the division and the implementation on a tactical level.
Created a technology environment for the ERP SAP implementation and integrated the shop floor and CAD/CAM.

Technologies: IT Infrastructure, Applications, Mainframe, Networks, IT Security, Data Centers, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), IT Support, Servers, Databases, Cabling, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Operating Systems, P&L Management, Talent Management, Supervisory, Risk, Roadmaps, Implementation, Business & Digital Transformation, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Planning, Presentations, Data, On-premise

Experience

Risk Framework Development and Implementation

As an enterprise architect, I spearheaded a comprehensive EA maturity proposal. This involved developing a risk framework offering valuable insights into tangible risks that could disrupt critical systems.

The implementation of this framework resulted in an estimated prevention of operational losses and impacts amounting to approximately $5 to $7.5 million within the first 12 months.

ITIL-based Project

As a director of practice management, I took charge of a significant ITIL program valued at $30 million, which substantially impacted various lines of business (LOB). I began by providing an initial proposal and sales support, then delivering and offering governance support throughout the program's lifecycle.

Essential aspects of the project comprised ensuring a smooth transition with low disruption while providing thought leadership and direction for continued improvements and high client satisfaction scores.

EA Roadmap and Framework

As an enterprise architect, I worked on a special project assigned by the CIO. The project involved developing a future vision, conducting a gap analysis, and outlining a strategic and tactical direction roadmap for the upcoming 18 months. All the work focused on identifying areas of improvement in organizational maturity and addressing the rationalization and reduction of technical debt.

Skillset

Paradigms

Agile, Application Architecture, ITIL, Enterprise Application Integration (EAI), Change Management, App Development, ETL, Agile Project Management

Platforms

Amazon Web Services (AWS), Azure, Google Cloud Platform (GCP)

Storage

Data Centers, On-premise, Databases

Other

Business, Problem Management, Leadership, IT Project Management, Program Management, Cloud Computing, Architecture, IT Management, IT Service Management (ITSM), Enterprise Architecture, Data Architecture, Technology Strategy & Architecture, IT Governance, Supervisory, Data Management, Data Governance, Cloud, Enterprise, Disaster Recovery Consulting, Business Continuity Planning (BCP), Strategy, Advisory, IT Infrastructure, IT Strategy, Data Center Migration, Professional Services, Budgeting, P&L Management, Applications, Vendor Management, IT Consulting, IT Operations Management (ITOM), Project Management Office (PMO), Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC), Business Architecture, ITSM, Networks, Risk, Roadmaps, Frameworks, IT Support, Implementation, Cabling, Operating Systems, Risk & Compliance, Business & Digital Transformation, Innovation, Complex Problem Solving, Mentorship & Coaching, Cost Management, Contract Negotiations, Planning, Presentations, PMO Development, Solution Architecture, Data, Cloud Architecture, Engineering, Talent Management, Data Quality, Data Modeling, MDM, Data Analysis, Manufacturing, Compliance, IT Security, Enterprise Application Development, Monitoring, Virtualization, Delivery, Financials, Data Center Management, IT Outsourcing, Storage, Servers, Robotic Process Automation (RPA), Data Engineering, APIs, Scrum Master, Risk Management, Supply Chain Management (SCM), Logistics, Mainframe, Artificial Intelligence (AI), Machine Learning

Tools

ISTM Service Desk

Languages

SQL

Education

2001 - 2002

Master's Degree in Business Administration (MBA)

Rushmore University - Online

1985 - 1988

Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering

University of Cape Town - Cape Town, South Africa

Certifications

NOVEMBER 2022 - NOVEMBER 2025

AWS Certified Solutions Architect – Associate

AWS

MARCH 2022 - PRESENT

Scrum Master Certified (SMC)

SCRUMstudy

DECEMBER 2016 - PRESENT

IT4IT Certification

The Open Group

NOVEMBER 2016 - PRESENT

TOGAF

The Open Group

APRIL 2015 - PRESENT

ITIL v3

EXIN

JUNE 2007 - JUNE 2026

Project Management Professional (PMP)

Project Management Institute

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