Enterprise Architecture looks neat on paper — until reality hits.

In this episode of Transformational Blueprints we sit down with Jon Hill, VP of Enterprise Architecture, Data, and Analytics at Alvotech, to strip away the theory and talk about what really makes architecture work in the real world.

With over two decades in the field, Jon brings pragmatic insight into how EA can align with business growth, foster innovation through diversity, and stay grounded in outcomes rather than buzzwords.

You’ll learn:

• Why the best enterprise architects think like business strategists
• How to balance governance, agility, and AI innovation without killing momentum
• The overlooked soft skills that make EA actually stick
• How to build diverse, high-performing teams that challenge convention
• What it takes to earn stakeholder trust and deliver transformation that lasts

No frameworks. No fluff. Just the straight talk on what it takes to make enterprise architecture work.

05:17 – The Role and Value of EA

10:00 – Practical Skills for Real-World Architecture

20:17 – Choosing the Right Team and Company

25:20 – EA in Successful Digital Transformations

26:57 – The Importance of Diversity in EA Teams

29:30 – Developing Well-Rounded Solution Architects

31:40 – Challenges in Architectural Leadership

39:53 – The Impact of AI on EA

Watch the episode on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@SynaxiaGroup

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