{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/6758cd78c705e441799280c2/69fd9b1144cb786b378a3876?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Episode #009 - MAY 2026 - Federated EA and EA Operating Models with Gareth Lewis","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/6758cd78c705e441799280c2/1778227108166-12311f25-4716-47b2-874e-df25123f9a33.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>On this episode of the Enterprise Architecture Experience Podcast, we get into the benefits and challenges of running a large EA team.  We focus on managing federated EA, being part of an organization that doesn't have all its Enterprise Architecture in one place, how to manage ever-changing operating models and discuss methods of working effectively in a large organisation.</p><p><br></p><p>Our discussion is with Gareth Lewis, Head of Architecture for Enterprise Infrastructure at AstraZeneca, a global Pharmaceutical company. Gareth gives us insight into his 20+ years in AstraZeneca, and the processes that they use and how they have developed over time..</p><p><br></p><p><strong>Podcast Overview</strong></p><p>Introduction - 00:00 - 01:33</p><p>Interview with Gareth Lewis - 01:40 - 46:29</p><p>Recap of key points - Jon and Hassan talk about some of the interesting points from the interview - 46:34 - 51:29</p><p><br></p><p>You can follow Gareth on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gareth-lewis-1876918/</p><p>Listen to other episodes of the EA Experience Podcast by searching for “Enterprise Architecture Experience” wherever you get your podcasts</p><p>Join our LinkedIn group for early notification of new episodes and some slide materials to summarise and accompany the podcast here: <a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13125822/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13125822/</a></p><p><br></p><p>Jon Hill is currently doing IT Consultancy, mentoring and podcast creation having worked for 30 years in laboratory and scientific companies with a strong pharmaceutical focus, with 10+ years working in Enterprise Architecture - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jon-hill-it-leader/</p><p>Hassan Abba is the Head of Architecture for R&amp;D in AstraZeneca having previously worked for Royal Mail, Vodaphone and Sky - https://www.linkedin.com/in/hassanabba/</p>","author_name":"Jon Hill and Hassan Abba"}