Gartner Expert
Mike J. Walker
Research VP
Mike J. Walker is a Research Director responsible for conducting research in the Enterprise Architecture and Technology Innovation areas. Mr. Walker is specifically focused on how organizations can use business-outcome-driven EA to respond to disruptive trends, such as digital business, emerging technologies and smart machines. Prior to joining Gartner, Mr. Walker was a seasoned Chief Architect both working as an advisor with the top global 100 companies on business transformation, strategy and enterprise architecture, along with also leading and establishing internal enterprise architecture programs within major organizations. As an enterprise architecture thought leader, Mr. Walker published numerous books, publications, authoritative architecture guidance, white papers, publication of international standards and standardized frameworks.
Roles and responsibility
Chief Technology Officer (CTO)
Enterprise Architect
Technology Innovation Leader (Innovation Manager)
Chief Innovation Officer (CIO)
Technology Strategist
Innovation Architect
Previous experience
Mr. Walker is an accomplished senior IT leader and has held a variety of positions in leadership, enterprise architecture and deep technology subject matter expert roles. He has spent his career across many discipline areas, such as strategy, enterprise architecture, project management and application development, combined with varying industry verticals, such as financial services, healthcare and high technology.
His works can be found through book publications, trade publications, authoritative architecture guidance, white papers, publication of international standards and standardized frameworks. This guidance was frequently delivered on his blog (www.MikeTheArchitect.com) and in keynotes at industry and vendor conferences around the world.
Professional background
HP
Chief Architect - Strategic Advisory Services
Microsoft
Chief Architect - Microsoft Services
Intellectual Ventures
Chief Architect
Areas of coverage
Enterprise Architecture and Technology Innovation Leaders
Enterprise Architecture
Technology Innovation
Building and Expanding a Digital Business (retired)
Digital Disruption and Innovation (retired)
Education
University of Cincinnati - 2001
Chief Architect Certification - Open CA Level 3
TOGAF Certification
EACOE Certified
Top Issues That I Help Clients Address
1What are the emerging business and technology disruptions that EA must focus on?
2How can CIOs, CTOs, and EAs drive innovation?
3What are the leading practices within EA?
4What is a Vanguard Enterprise Architect?
5What are the most important technology trends that Gartner advises clients about?