NORMAN P. GRAZIANI
Leader, motivator, strategist, and manager of technology and business.
“Driving Mission Value Through Strategy, Architecture, and Innovation…”
SUMMARY
Enterprise Architect • Sr. Director of Technology • Digital Transformation Leader
Accomplished technology executive with 20+ years of experience leading enterprise architecture, IT strategy, and business transformation across nonprofit, government, financial services, and sports organizations. Expert in aligning enterprise technology ecosystems with organizational strategy, designing cloud, application, integration, and data architectures, and driving operational efficiency while strengthening governance, security, and compliance. Proven leader in building high-performing teams, guiding C-suite technology decisions, and enabling innovation that advances mission outcomes.
CORE COMPETENCIES
- Enterprise, Data, & Solution Architecture
- Business-Technology Alignment & Strategic Roadmaps
- IT Governance, Risk, & Compliance (GRC)
- Cloud Modernization & Hybrid Infrastructure
- Application & Integration Architecture (API, Microservices, SOA)
- Data Strategy, Analytics, & Master Data Management (MDM)
- Digital Transformation & Change Management (Agile, TOGAF, ITIL, PMI, Prosci)
- Stakeholder Engagement & C-Level Advisory
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
Independent Strategic Consultant – North America (USA & Canada)
Enterprise Architecture & Technology Strategy Advisor Dec 2013 – Present
- Guided Fortune 500 and public-sector clients in developing enterprise architecture blueprints, integration platforms, and data strategies.
- Designed hybrid-cloud roadmaps (AWS, Azure, GCP) driving cost optimization, scalability, and digital agility.
- Established governance and risk management frameworks incorporating cybersecurity, compliance, and enterprise risk.
- Delivered enterprise application and integration modernization, enabling digital transformation in regulated industries.
U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee – Colorado Springs, CO (Remote)
Manager – Data, Integration, Development Feb 2024 – Aug 2025
- Architected and modernized enterprise data ecosystems, enabling athlete-centric services and real-time analytics.
- Designed and implemented data governance frameworks ensuring compliance, integrity, and accessibility.
- Directed cloud migration strategy to Azure, improving scalability, performance, and cybersecurity resilience.
- Partnered with product, analytics, and engineering leaders to align technical solutions with organizational strategy.
Entrepreneurs’ Organization – Alexandria, VA (Hybrid/Remote)
Vice-President Jan 2022 – Mar 2023
- Defined enterprise technology strategy for a global nonprofit, aligning IT investment with business outcomes.
- Advised global board on technology vision, architecture roadmaps, and digital platforms for member engagement.
- Managed multimillion-dollar IT portfolio ensuring ROI, risk reduction, and strategic value delivery.
Senior Program Director Feb 2020 – Dec 2021
- Directed global digital transformation (ERP, CRM, Finance, ESM, integrations) delivered on-time and under budget.
- Established architecture governance model integrating Agile and hybrid methodologies for cross-functional alignment.
BPS Consulting Services, Inc. – Washington, DC Metro
Senior Analyst, Program Technical Services June 2015 – Feb 2020
- Shaped enterprise modernization and cybersecurity architecture for Grants.gov, a federal government-wide system.
- Authored policy, technical, and security artifacts enabling federal compliance and large-scale procurement.
- Developed financial and cost models supporting strategic IT investment decisions.
Bell Canada – Montreal, QC
Senior Architect – Pre-Sales Engineering (Fin & Ins Services) Jan 20131 – Dec 2013
- Delivered enterprise architecture strategies for financial institutions, driving multimillion-dollar solution adoption.
Bedrich Consulting (BCI) – Montreal, QC
Senior Enterprise & Security Architect May 2011 – Oct 2012
- Led security and compliance architecture for national energy sector clients under NERC CIP standards.
National Bank of Canada – Montreal, QC
Principal Enterprise Architect Nov 2009 – May 2011
- Redefined enterprise IT governance and security architecture to strengthen compliance with financial regulations.
CGI Inc. – Montreal, QC
Portfolio Manager / Senior Consultant May 2007 – Nov 2008
- Directed multi-client enterprise transformation portfolios, delivering IT strategy, architecture, and governance.
Electronic Data Systems – Washington, DC & Montreal, QC
Senior Program Manager / Senior Technical Delivery Manager April 2004 – May 2007
- Oversaw mission-critical datacenter modernization and IT infrastructure transformation for federal clients.
- Delivered enterprise migrations and compliance improvements achieving operational cost savings.
CERTIFICATIONS
- Certified Scrum Master (CSM), 2023
- ITIL v4 Foundations, (In Progress, 2025)
- TOGAF 9.2 (Coursework & Applied Practice), (In Progress, 2025)
- Tuck Impact Academy – Executive Leadership, 2025
EDUCATION & LANGUAGES
- Fluent: English, French | Conversational: Italian
- Continuous professional development in enterprise architecture, leadership, and digital transformation.
COMMUNITY & AFFILIATIONS
- Member, USDOJ InfraGard Cybersecurity Partnership
- Member, Information Technology Disaster Resource Center (ITDRC)
- Instructor, Community Emergency Response Team (CERT), Fairfax County Fire Rescue
- Ham Radio Operator, Emergency Services Support