A Strategist’s Intro to TOGAF®

About TOGAF®

The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF) is the world’s most trusted "blueprint" for managing complex IT systems. Used by 80% of Global 50 companies, it ensures that a company’s technology isn't just a collection of tools, but a strategic engine that drives business goals.

The difference between a Senior Developer and an Enterprise Architect isn't just more code it's the ability to speak the language of Strategy. This TOGAF intro is your first step toward the most influential roles in Australian IT.

Workshop Summary

Join this session with a seasoned Enterprise Architect to explore the TOGAF® Architecture Development Method (ADM) through real-world examples from multi-year, multi-million-dollar transformations. Learn how TOGAF® supports digital transformation across cloud, microservices, Agile/DevOps, and data/AI architectures. We’ll also cover Foundations and Practitioner exam patterns and set the stage for a full course with in-depth discussions and mock tests.

TOGAF® is a registered trademark of The Open Group. This introductory session is led by a certified practitioner and is not an accredited certification-granting program.

Kishore Manoharan

About Guest Lecture

Kishore Manoharan is an experienced Enterprise Architect with over 15 years of expertise in integration and application architecture. He has contributed to several multi-year, multi-million-dollar transformation initiatives for leading retail and freight organizations. As a certified TOGAF® professional and Ardoq practitioner, he specializes in guiding organizations through complex transformation programs and enabling strategic alignment between business and technology.

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