A one-week technical immersion program for a new colleague in Enterprise Architecture (EA) can help

them quickly acclimate to their role and responsibilities. Here's a suggested program:

Day 1: Orientation and Overview

 Morning Session:

 Welcome and introduction to the EA team.

 Overview of the organization's structure, culture, and goals.

 Introduction to key team members and stakeholders.

 Afternoon Session:

 Introduction to EA principles, methodologies, and frameworks (e.g., TOGAF).

 Review of the organization's EA charter and policies.

 Hands-on exploration of EA tools and software used in the organization.

Day 2: Business Understanding

 Morning Session:

 Understanding the organization's business strategy and objectives. – Documents to

review – Business description of ETI business divisions, EPI 2024 tech strategy document,
Open banking/Corporate API, technology refresh, etc

 Overview of the industry and market in which the organization operates. – regulatory
considerations, Neo bank and fintech drive and impact on traditional banking
institutions, the issue of agility of neo banks and finctechs versus traditional banking
institutions etc

 Afternoon Session:

 Review of business processes and workflows. – important bodies/meetings – opco,

project board, CAB, ITSC, GtExCo, security committee meeting, ITSM radio, service
review meeting, BRM, etc

 Introduction to business architecture and its role in EA. – state of the art

Day 3: Technical Foundations

 Morning Session:

 Introduction to IT infrastructure and technology landscape.

 Overview of existing hardware, software, and systems.

 Basics of cloud computing and virtualization.

 Afternoon Session:

 Hands-on practice with IT infrastructure and virtualization tools.

  Review of security and compliance considerations.

Day 4: Enterprise Architecture Methodology

 Morning Session:

 Deep dive into the chosen EA framework (e.g., TOGAF).

 Introduction to architecture domains (business, data, application, technology).

 Afternoon Session:

 Hands-on exercises using the chosen EA framework.

 Case studies and practical examples of EA application.

Day 5: Data and Application Architecture

 Morning Session:

 Understanding data architecture, data modeling, and data governance.

 Introduction to application architecture and software design principles.

 Afternoon Session:

 Hands-on practice with data modeling tools.

 Analysis of real-world application architectures.

Day 6: Technology Architecture

 Morning Session:

 Deep dive into technology architecture, infrastructure design, and IT standards.

 Review of cloud solutions and emerging technologies.

 Afternoon Session:

 Practical sessions on technology architecture documentation.

 Discussion of technology trends and innovation.

Day 7: Case Studies and Hands-On Projects

 Morning Session:

 Analysis of real-world EA case studies.

 Group discussions and presentations on EA projects.

 Afternoon Session:

 Hands-on group project where the new hire applies their knowledge to solve an EA
challenge.
  Presentation and feedback session.

Throughout the Week:

 Daily meetings with a mentor or supervisor for progress check-ins and Q&A.

 Access to relevant documentation, templates, and resources.

 Encouraged to ask questions and seek clarification.

At the end of the one-week program, the new colleague should have a solid understanding of the
organization's EA practices, methodologies, and tools, as well as practical experience in applying these
concepts to real-world scenarios. It's important to tailor the program to your organization's specific
needs and resources, and to ensure that the new hire feels supported and integrated into the EA team.