Biography Bo Klausen graduated in 1991 with a B.Sc.EE and M.Sc. from the Technical University of Denmark and joined Computer Resources International. There his early work consisted of specifying requirements and designing a software development environment, tools and support systems for the Ground Segment part of European Space Agency's Columbus programme. In 1996 he moved into the field of architecting applications for commercial aircraft maintenance planning and documentation. In 1998 he joined Computer Sciences Corporation being responsible for proposing, architecting and co-architecting several solutions for both government and commercial sector clients. In 2002 he moved to PFA Pension in the very early phases of a EUR 67M business and technology transformation programme. Since joining PFA, he has been focusing on development methodology, shaping projects & solutions, architecting technical environments ranging from development to operations, and is now designing and building an architecture practice to support enterprise development.

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CASE STUDY: Approach and Experiences in Building an Architecture Practice at PFA
PFA, one of the leading suppliers of corporate pension schemes in Denmark, is undergoing a significant business and technology transformation that started in second half of 2002; new management, new IT staff, new service provider, and a host of new technologies were introduced into an existing organisation which had IT development far away from the top of the list; the business objective was to increase business throughput, quality and flexibility, partly by taking a process oriented approach and partly by replacing the majority of existing applications and technology. Initial schedule: 5 years, estimated budget: EUR 67M. "Architecture" and "architects" were introduced as a means to shape and direct solution development and implementation.

This presentation will touch upon the past, the present and the future approach to building and sustaining an architecture practice in PFA, and the lessons learned.