David is the Principal Enterprise Architect for Armstrong Process Group, Inc.(APG). He leads the EA Practice for APG and consults with companies on establishing their EA capability. David is also a Senior Research Fellow in the Boston University Institute for Leading in a Dynamic Economy (BUILDE). BUILDE is the research arm of the Boston University School of Management.

During his career, David has been a leader in the development of the IT Architect profession. He has been active in the profession’s development since 2001, and a practitioner since 1997. David has been a frequent speaker on IT Architect practice, methodology, and development. David has participated in the development and direction of TOGAF and the IT Architect Certification program now run by The Open Group.

Presentation

Growing a Startup in the Cloud

Cloud computing can offer startup companies a significant competitive advantage when leveraged appropriately. The ability to rapidly provide world-class solutions with low initial investments, that can scale as a company grows, is very attractive. However, effectively implementing mission-critical systems in the cloud is not without its challenges, especially as it relates to corporate culture. This session will discuss how the speaker's company has embraced cloud computing, the successes it has delivered, challenges uncovered, and future plans.

APG Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Background (PDF)

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