Nolan Jarret Nahar

During my Tenure as an Enterprise Architect and SR Advisor with LSA Digital I worked directly with our clients at the Air Force Research Laboratory to enable digital transformation through integrated and agile Enterprise Architecture solutions. My contribution included assisting with cloud migration, solution architecture, business process modeling, road maps, network diagrams, business capability mapping, zero trust security posture, continuous integration/continuous deployment, dev/ops and emerging technology trends. The digital transformation project was valued at several hundred million dollars for the Research Lab.

• Lead the formulation of Strategy and guided execution.
  Actively collaborated with business and leadership stakeholders to develop strategies, using an understanding of financial and economic elements sensitive to digital transformation, to guide investment decisions effectively.
• Guided the analysis of business models, market trends, and the tech industry to ascertain potential impacts of architectural choices on business strategy, architecture, and direction.
• Assisted in the application portfolio rationalization efforts over 300 applications.
• Drove standardization efforts for technology platforms, reducing complexity while improving overall maintainability across the organization.
• Streamlined business processes by designing and deploying scalable enterprise solutions.
• Developed disaster recovery plans, minimizing potential downtime in case of unexpected events.
• Evaluated emerging technologies for potential adoption into the organization''s technology stack.
• Facilitated alignment between business and IT, linking strategy to execution in a collaborative, supportive, and consultative manner, driving the organization’s digital business strategies while balancing innovation and growth.
  Guided the execution of business strategy to achieve the organization's targeted outcomes by leading the development of an enterprise architecture implementation road map.
• I helped to design Technology Architecture value proposition, aiding in establishing the EA practice as an internal management consultancy that provides services and skills to support the development and execution of business strategies.
• Created a portfolio of consulting services designed to meet the needs of the business and stakeholders, and deliver these in an agile, time-boxed manner in partnership with business unit architects. Offered consultative advice tailored to the stakeholder context, assisting business owners and organizational stakeholders in making informed investment decisions for their next business and operating model, using business and technology design to facilitate this transformation.
• I facilitated discussions with business owners, value stream and platform product managers, and product owners, highlighting the risks and implications of product decisions on the business unit and the broader enterprise.
  Promoted architectural and system of systems level thinking.
• Orchestrated the Delivery of Business Outcomes and positioned the Enterprise Architecture practice at the intersection of business and IT, ensuring that EA is designed and enabled to formulate, translate, and execute business strategy.
• Collaborated with business Leaders to identify key drivers and targeted business outcomes to establish valuable business context. Lead the analysis of the business's future-state capabilities and the future (and current) IT environment, detecting critical gaps and opportunities and recommending solutions to drive the business towards its targeted outcomes.
• Identified organizational requirements for the resources, structures, and cultural changes necessary to support the enterprise architecture.
• Delivered successful enterprise-wide digital transformations, modernizing legacy systems for improved user experience.
• Optimized system performance by identifying and resolving bottlenecks in the architecture design.
• Implemented Agile methodologies to improve project management efficiency and adaptability.
• Aligned IT strategy with business objectives through proactive engagement with organizational leaders and understanding core needs.
• Unified disparate data structures and operating environments during revamps of processing facilities, data centers and more.
• Led change management initiatives to improve organizational effectiveness and support long-term growth objectives.

• Designed new business processes for client procurement which increased our leads turn-over by 30%.
• Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
• Enhanced team collaboration through regular communication, goal setting, and performance evaluations.
• Established a culture of continuous improvement by fostering open communication channels and empowering employees to voice their ideas.
• Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.
• Lead the design and optimization of business processes within Empyreal Films, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and alignment with the company’s strategic goals. Developed and implemented process frameworks that enhanced cross-functional collaboration and streamlined project workflows, reducing bottlenecks and improving overall productivity.
• Oversaw the management of Empyreal Films’ project portfolio, ensuring that projects were aligned with business objectives and delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. Implemented portfolio management practices that prioritized high-value projects and optimized resource allocation across multiple projects. Led cross-functional teams in the successful execution of film production projects from concept to completion.
• Spearheaded the development of foresight and analytics capabilities within the company, enabling data-driven decision-making and strategic planning. Conducted trend analysis, market research, and scenario planning to anticipate industry shifts and identify emerging opportunities. Provided insights that informed strategic direction and innovation initiatives, positioning Empyreal Films as a leader in the competitive media landscape.
• Championed the adoption and implementation of agile methodologies across the company’s project management processes. Trained and mentored teams in agile practices, including Scrum and Kanban, resulting in increased flexibility, faster project delivery, and improved responsiveness to changing client needs. Successfully integrated agile principles into the film production process, enhancing collaboration and creativity.
• Directed the deployment of innovative strategies that drove business growth and positioned Empyreal Films at the forefront of the industry. Collaborated with senior leadership to develop and execute strategic initiatives that expanded the company’s market presence and diversified its portfolio. Fostered a culture of innovation by encouraging experimentation, promoting creative thinking, and facilitating the adoption of new technologies and approaches in media production.
• Implemented innovative solutions to solve complex problems, resulting in increased productivity and streamlined operations.
• Leveraged professional networks and industry knowledge to strengthen client relationships.
• Increased company revenue by streamlining processes and implementing cost-saving measures.
• Secured key partnerships that contributed to the company''s overall growth strategy and market reach.

• As the Founder and Chief Enterprise Architect of Syneoflux.com, my professional journey has been defined by a deep commitment to shaping the future of business and technology solutions through enterprise architecture, business intelligence deployment and IOT solutions design. Consulted for and collaborated with Tech Start ups, Biotechnology firms, analytics consultancies, Media and Production companies, and organizations ranging from healthcare to utilities.
• Business Architecture: Deployed strategies that mapped out the future direction of business processes, roles, and capabilities.
• Data Architecture: Facilitated and Enable Innovation by scanning the landscape for emerging technologies. ensuring data accuracy, security, and ACID compliance.
• Application Architecture: Guided the development of application frameworks that supported business requirements and scalability needs. Oversaw the transition from monolithic to micro services architectures.
• Platform Architecture: Identified and selected the digital platforms necessary to support applications, operational data and workflows.
• Cloud Architecture- Designed the process flow and landing spots necessary for cloud migration to platforms such as Google GCP, Microsoft Azure, and AWS.
• Infrastructure Architecture: Designed robust and secure IT infrastructure plans, supporting the growing technological needs of the organization, including physical, virtual networks and broadband network connectivity.
• Solution Architecture: Crafted comprehensive solution architectures designed to implement specific capability configurations and deployment needs within the operational scenarios for our client.
• As an Independent Consultant, I advised clients on how to integrate IOT solutions and emerging technologies into their enterprise architecture workflows and systems.
• Developed strong partnerships with other businesses to allow for collaboration and more significant opportunities for growth.
• Scanned emerging technologies and the business ecosystem for major disruptive technology and non-technology trends (trend spotting) that affect business outcomes.
• Focused on designing solutions during deployment projects, prioritizing quality attributes over functional requirements, and delaying design decisions until key requirements are well understood.
• Attended conferences in the IOT space to keep up to date on the state of the art in Internet of Things technologies.
• Consulted clients on the requirements of IOT solutions including connectivity, gateways, deployment methods, data analytics and cloud hosting mechanisms.
• Enabled new methods of service delivery, integrating the best of these into the organization's steady-state operations.
• Managed multiple value streams, platform portfolios and enabling technology Ecosystems.
• Maintained the alignment, integration, and coordination of architecture activities across different programs, projects, and products as they evolve over time.
• Presented gap analyses and/or portfolio investment road maps that reflect the status of the existing IT landscape, specifically its ability to contribute to future-state business capabilities around ecosystems and digital platforms.
• Collaborated with mentors and partners to ensure that the enterprise architecture, leveraging shared technologies, tools, and processes that impact speed to value and time to market, while identifying when modifications to the enterprise architecture are necessary.
• Promoted a digital-first approach, data-driven insights, agility, innovation, decision-making, self-development, and the drive for excellence.
• Championed continuous improvement efforts within the organization, streamlining operations for increased efficiency.
• Implemented efficient operational processes to optimize productivity and resource allocation improving process speeds by over 60%.