"The Enterprise Architect leads the ecosystem-wide technical and business discussions in respect to future enterprise direction, aligning architecture strategy with organisational goals. He/She leads and facilitate the development of governing principles to guide enterprise architecture decision making, and formulates the enterprise architectural requirements. He develops plans and assess improvement options and oversees the quality activities within the organisation. He establishes a technology research strategy and roadmap, oversees the research and evaluation of emerging technology, industry and emerging trends, and advises on options, risks, costs versus benefits, system impact and technology priorities. He works in a dynamic and evolving business environment. He is knowledgeable of relevant enterprise architecture methodologies, frameworks and modelling tools, as well as information technology architectures and technologies. He is also familiar with organisational design frameworks, and process mapping tools. The Enterprise Architect effectively synthesises diverse enterprise needs and perspectives, and is able to put forth original and fresh ideas, solutions and recommendations. He possesses superior leadership and communication abilities and is able to influence key stakeholders. "