Christian Kobsa - Senior Enterprise Architecture

Q: Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Roma, Italy and can operate in on-site , hybrid , and remote work models.

Q: What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Italian (Intermediate), French (Elementary) .

Q: How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies . The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months . Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

Q: What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Enterprise Architect Consultant at CINTELLIC Consulting Group .

Q: What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for CINTELLIC Consulting Group and Roche Pharma .

Q: Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services , Pharmaceutical , and Telecommunication . Christian also has some experience in Information Technology .

Q: Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology , Operations , and Strategy . Christian also has some experience in Human Resources and Product Development .

Q: Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical , Information Technology , and Professional Services .

Q: Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology , Product Development , and Strategy .

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Roma, Italy

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Experience

Oct 2025 - Dec 2025

3 months

Remote

Enterprise Architect Consultant

CINTELLIC Consulting Group

Establish an Enterprise Architecture practice with particular focus on CRM and ERP applications and integration to cloud and hybrid environments
Establish an Enterprise Architecture practice with focus on aligning Business Models, Business Use Cases, and Business Architecture components with IT Architecture
Establish a TOGAF-based Framework approach to addressing stakeholder digitization needs

Jan 2022 - May 2025

3 years 5 months

Remote

Lead Solution Architect

Roche Pharma

Architected a Gartner-based Digital Integration Hub (DIH) using event-driven microservices for scalable, high-performance business solutions
Integrated DIH with AWS Cloud Platform, Mulesoft API Gateway, and core Systems of Record (SORs) to streamline data flow and interoperability
Mapped domain-specific and cross-domain value streams, optimizing business processes with packaged business capabilities (PBCs) via microservices
Provided strategic oversight for AWS-based microservices engineering, leveraging serverless technologies (API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, Cognito, Lambda, DynamoDB, SQS) for scalable, resilient solutions

May 2020 - Jul 2022

2 years 3 months

Remote

Lead Solution Architect

Roche Pharma

Led integration of Digital Employee Experience (DEX) app with Roche’s IT infrastructure, enhancing performance and user experience across Mulesoft, Solace, and AWS
Designed scalable integration strategies for secure, efficient data exchange between vendor platforms and enterprise systems
Developed a corporate mobile application, digitizing key business use cases to boost operational efficiency
Architected a global DEX mobile app, improving employee engagement through innovative features

Jan 2017 - Dec 2019

3 years

IA Consultant / Solution Architect / Analyst

EPAM

Oversaw architecture and redesign of HR business capabilities, automating processes and integrating with SORs for enhanced efficiency
Conducted research and modeling of current-state IT systems and business capabilities to define optimal future-state enterprise architectures
Achieved 50% reduction in manual data entry and email correspondence by revamping HR processes with Intelligent Automation (RPA, OCR, ML)
Key contributor to Enterprise Architecture Center of Excellence (EA COE), driving TOGAF adoption for standardized architectural frameworks

Jan 2016 - Dec 2017

2 years

Solution Architect / Lead Business Analyst

Dycom Industries

Led analysis, modeling, and redesign of business capability components for a state-of-the-art operations portal
Architected cross-boundary SOA operations portal, integrating COTS systems (WMS, Finance, ERP, CRM) into an agile, scalable model
Designed centralized process and data hub, streamlining operations and enhancing decision-making across enterprise functions

Jan 2012 - Dec 2015

4 years

Solution Architect / Analyst / Solutions Consultant

Ernst & Young

Fostered cross-functional collaboration and process redesign across departmental silos
Modeled and implemented new business capabilities for innovation and future-ready workplace solutions
Led digitization efforts using SOA to modernize operations and system interoperability
Directed global “Workplace of the Future” initiative, transforming business capabilities for efficiency and scalability

Lead Business Analyst / Consultant

Automatic Data Processing

Solutions Architect / Lead Analyst

CDC & Prevention

Automotive Technology & Manufacturing

Deutz AG

Software Engineer / BA / PM / Consultant

Freelance

Business Analyst / Solution Consultant

Home Capital, Inc

Senior Business Analyst / Solution Architect

McKesson Provider

Solution Architect / Analyst / Consultant

Suntrust & Aon

Solution Architect / Business Analyst Consultant

US Veterans Administration

Senior Business / Systems Analyst

United Parcel Service

Industry Experience

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Experienced in Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Telecommunication.

Professional Services

Pharmaceutical

Telecommunication

Business Area Experience

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Experienced in Information Technology, Operations, Strategy, Human Resources, and Product Development.

Information Technology

Operations

Strategy

Human Resources

Product Development

Summary

Strategic and results-driven Enterprise Architect with 10+ years of experience designing and implementing scalable, enterprise-wide IT architectures. Proven expertise in cloud solutions, microservices, service-oriented architecture (SOA), business capability modeling, and digital transformation. Adept at aligning technology strategies with business objectives, leading cross-functional teams, and delivering innovative solutions.

Skills

Enterprise Architecture & Planning
Cloud Architecture (Aws, Hybrid, On-Premise)
Microservices & Service-Oriented Architecture (Soa)
Business Capability Modeling & Transformation
Agile & Scaled Agile Framework (Safe)
Digital Transformation & Process Improvement
Solution Design & Implementation
Team Leadership & Cross-Functional Collaboration
Customer Experience Enhancement
Strategic Analysis & Holistic Digitization
Intelligent Automation: Rpa, Ocr, Nlp, Ml
Apis & Middleware, Esb, Soa, Microservices Architecture, Event-Driven Architecture
Ooad, Ddd, Devops, Safe, Togaf, Uml, Bpmn
Ux Analysis & Modeling, Business Analysis, Capability Modeling, Business Case Creation, Tom Creation
Senior Management Presentations
Programming: C++, Java, Javascript, Css, Xml, Html

Languages

German

Native

English

Native

Italian

Intermediate

French

Elementary

Education

Georgia State University

Masters of Science · Applied Physics · Atlanta, United States

Polytechnic State University of Georgia

Diploma, Physics · Physics · Marietta, United States · GPA: 3.8

Certifications & licenses

AWS Well-Architected

Building Cloud Solutions, Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture

Data Architecture for Data Scientists, Data Mesh

Diplomacy in Communication

Intelligent Automation Solutions Consultant

Leading SAFe

Master Business Analyst

Project Management for IS/IT

Software Architecture & Design of Modern Large Scale Systems

TOGAF 9 Business Architecture Level 1

TOGAF 9 Certified

TOGAF 9 Certified Level 2

TOGAF 9 Foundation Level 1

Statistics

Experience

Total positions 15

Experience in Professional Services 7 y

Avg length 1 y

Longest experience 3 y 11 m

Expertise

Recent roles Enterprise Architect Consultant, Lead Solution Architect, IA Consultant / Solution Architect / Analyst

Main industries Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, Telecommunication

Main business areas Information Technology, Operations, Strategy

Qualifications

Highest degree Master

Certifications earned 13

Profile

Created

January 2026

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Where is Christian based?

Christian is based in Roma, Italy and can operate in on-site, hybrid, and remote work models.

What languages does Christian speak?

Christian speaks the following languages: German (Native), English (Native), Italian (Intermediate), French (Elementary).

How many years of experience does Christian have?

Christian has at least 13 years of experience. During this time, Christian has worked in at least 5 different roles and for 5 different companies. The average length of individual experience is 2 years and 2 months. Note that Christian may not have shared all experience and actually has more experience.

What roles would Christian be best suited for?

Based on recent experience, Christian would be well-suited for roles such as: Enterprise Architect Consultant, Lead Solution Architect, IA Consultant / Solution Architect / Analyst.

What is Christian's latest experience?

Christian's most recent position is Enterprise Architect Consultant at CINTELLIC Consulting Group.

What companies has Christian worked for in recent years?

In recent years, Christian has worked for CINTELLIC Consulting Group and Roche Pharma.

Which industries is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in industries like Professional Services, Pharmaceutical, and Telecommunication. Christian also has some experience in Information Technology.

Which business areas is Christian most experienced in?

Christian is most experienced in business areas like Information Technology, Operations, and Strategy. Christian also has some experience in Human Resources and Product Development.

Which industries has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in industries like Pharmaceutical, Information Technology, and Professional Services.

Which business areas has Christian worked in recently?

Christian has recently worked in business areas like Information Technology, Product Development, and Strategy.

What is Christian's education?

Christian holds a Master in Applied Physics from Georgia State University.

Does Christian have any certificates?

Christian has 13 certificates. Among them, these include: AWS Well-Architected, Building Cloud Solutions, Microservices & Event-Driven Architecture, Data Architecture for Data Scientists, and Data Mesh.

What is the availability of Christian?

Christian is immediately available full-time for suitable projects.

What is the rate of Christian?

Christian's rate depends on the specific project requirements. Please use the Meet button on the profile to schedule a meeting and discuss the details.