Enterprise Architect  ·  Omaha, Nebraska

Robert
Rumsey

Enterprise Architect & Strategic IT Leader

30+ years bridging enterprise technology strategy with measurable business outcomes for Fortune 100 organizations. From cloud transformation to C-suite alignment.

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Profile

Bridging Vision
with Technical Excellence

I am a visionary Enterprise Architect and IT Executive with over three decades of experience leading digital transformation for Fortune 100 organizations. My work sits at the intersection of technology strategy and business outcomes — translating complex architectures into tangible value for stakeholders at every level, from engineering teams to the C-suite.

From directing enterprise-wide cloud migrations to modernizing core banking systems under rigorous regulatory compliance, my career has been defined by delivering results at scale — supporting 50,000+ users, leading teams of 60+ professionals, and securing executive approval for $35M+ in technology investments.

I hold the Master Certified Solution Architect (Level 2) designation from The Open Group — one of enterprise architecture's highest professional recognitions — alongside a deep portfolio of cloud, infrastructure, and methodology certifications.

Enterprise Architecture Strategy
TOGAF & Zachman frameworks, architecture governance, and technology roadmapping aligned to long-term business strategy.
Digital Transformation Leadership
End-to-end cloud adoption, workplace modernization, and legacy system migration at enterprise scale across global organizations.
Executive Stakeholder Management
C-suite engagement, board presentations, and cross-functional alignment across Fortune 100 and Fortune 500 engagements.
Governance & Compliance
Architecture standards and policy frameworks ensuring PCI-DSS, SOX, GDPR, and ISO 27001 compliance at enterprise scale.
Technical Depth

Areas of
Expertise

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Cloud Strategy
AWSAzureOpenStack Multi-cloudHybrid CloudIaaS/PaaS Cloud EconomicsAzure VDI
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Enterprise Architecture
TOGAFZachmanEA Frameworks GovernanceTech Roadmapping Architecture StandardsSOA
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Infrastructure & Storage
Data CentersSAN / NAS NVMEoFFLASH Storage IBM DS8000Mainframe z/OS Disaster RecoveryNetworking
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Emerging Technologies
AI / MLLLM MicroservicesContainerization DevOpsAutomation Edge Computing
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Security & Compliance
PCI-DSSSOX GDPRISO 27001 Security ArchitectureRisk Management
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Systems & Platforms
UNIX / LinuxWindows Server SolarisDB2 SQL ServerOracle Virtualization
Career

Professional
Journey

2024 — 2025
Cybermagus Solution
Enterprise Architect · Solution Architect
  • Developed enterprise Digital Workplace Transformation strategy for 4,000+ users, consolidating 15+ disparate applications with 30% cost reduction
  • Led strategic architecture planning for Azure VDI implementation, optimizing total cost of ownership and aligning roadmap with business objectives
  • Established architecture governance framework ensuring compliance, scalability, and alignment with enterprise standards
2021 — 2024
Kyndryl
Associate Director — Cloud & Enterprise Architecture
  • Led architecture organization of 10 architects and 52 subject matter experts for Fortune 100 client engagements
  • Directed Digital Workplace Transformation for 50,000+ global users, achieving 40% collaboration efficiency gain and 25% support cost reduction
  • Served as Executive Architect for core banking modernization, ensuring PCI-DSS and SOX compliance with 99.99% uptime SLA
  • Architected microservices solutions reducing deployment time by 60% through containerization and enhanced security posture
  • Developed strategic technology roadmap securing $15M+ in project approvals through C-suite engagement
2020 — 2021
TetherView
Chief Technology Officer
  • Provided executive technology leadership, defining strategic vision and aligning IT investments with business growth objectives
  • Managed enterprise technology infrastructure across 12 locations, ensuring 99.9% uptime and operational excellence
  • Achieved 95% client satisfaction rate; increased reliability by 45% and reduced latency by 35%
2018 — 2020
Mutual of Omaha
Software Architect · Infrastructure Lead
  • Architected FLASH storage and NVMe over Fabric solutions delivering 300% I/O performance improvement and 75% latency reduction
  • Executed data center migration to colocation with zero data loss and under 2 minutes of downtime
  • Designed cloud-integrated disaster recovery architecture achieving 15-minute RPO and 1-hour RTO, reducing backup costs 40%
2010 — 2017
Hewlett Packard Enterprise
Chief Technologist  ·  Cloud System Ambassador  ·  Master Cloud Architect
  • Led enterprise-wide transformation redefining IT from cost center to strategic business enabler via service-oriented architecture
  • Provided pre-sales architecture for Fortune 500 accounts, contributing to $20M+ in annual revenue with 85% POC-to-sale conversion
  • Championed OpenStack cloud-native adoption; grew territory revenue 45% through strategic architecture alignment
  • Championed DevOps practices, Infrastructure as Code, and containerization across enterprise client base
2005 — 2010
Sun Microsystems  ·  Forsythe Technologies
Senior Storage Architect
  • Developed enterprise storage architectures with tiered storage and DR frameworks for Fortune 500 organizations
  • Expanded regional revenue by 120% through technical architecture excellence and consultative solution delivery
1997 — 2005
Earlier Career
System Integration Manager  ·  Director of Information Services  ·  MIS Leadership
  • Led federal government infrastructure modernization including Social Security Administration enterprise upgrades
  • Directed IT strategy and budget for a 12-county government organization, providing advisory services to federal offices
Impact

Key Achievements

40%
Collaboration efficiency improvement across 50,000-user global Digital Workplace Transformation at Kyndryl
300%
I/O performance increase through FLASH & NVMEoF storage architecture at Mutual of Omaha
$35M+
Technology investments directed through strategic architecture planning and executive stakeholder management
85%
Proof-of-concept to sale conversion rate on Fortune 500 cloud architecture engagements at HPE
Zero
Data loss and less than 2 minutes downtime during mission-critical data center migration at Mutual of Omaha
120%
Regional revenue expansion through consultative storage architecture and enterprise solution delivery
Credentials

Certifications &
Professional Qualifications

L2
Master Certified Solution Architect (Level 2)
The Open Group  ·  Credly Verified
Az
Microsoft Certified: Azure Fundamentals
Microsoft
OS
EXIN OpenStack Foundation
EXIN  ·  ID 5477939
HP
HP ASE Cloud Architect v1
Hewlett Packard  ·  Credential HOE73001240
MS
Microsoft Certified Systems Engineer (MCSE)
Microsoft
IBM
IBM/Kyndryl Team Solution Design
IBM  ·  Credly Verified
IBM
Architectural Thinking
IBM  ·  Credly Verified
IBM
Consultant Profession — Foundation
IBM  ·  Credly Verified
IBM
IBM Cloud Fundamentals
IBM  ·  Credly Verified
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Coaching & Mentoring for Technical Specialists
Interskill  ·  Credly Verified
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Open to enterprise architecture consulting, strategic advisory roles, and executive technology leadership opportunities. Reach out directly via LinkedIn or email below.

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