Transformational Blueprints

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 strategistsHow to balance governance, agility, and AI innovation without killing momentumThe overlooked soft skills that make EA actually stickHow to build diverse, high-performing teams that challenge conventionWhat 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 ------------------------- Extra Stuff: Do you want a copy of our Architecture Market?  What's in the report? Who's hiring the most architects in your region?Gender diversity statisticsIs demand for architects increasing or decreasing?What are the key trends in the architecture market? ------------------------- Get in touch: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mario-michaels/ ------------------------- Follow the Podcast: https://www.linkedin.com/company/transformational-blueprints-podcast/ ------------------------- Follow Synaxia Group: https://www.linkedin.com/company/synaxia-group/