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Christian KobsaCK

Christian Kobsa

Strategic Transformation Architect

€1,000/day
Wedel, DE
15+ years

Average response time: 1 hour

About Christian

Strategic Enterprise Architect with deep experience in digital business integration, capability modeling, and the design of scalable, interoperable IT ecosystems. I help organizations translate strategy into actionable architectures, align business capabilities with modern platforms, and govern complex transformation initiatives with clarity and structure.

My work focuses on connecting business strategy, operating models, and technology landscapes so companies can evolve with confidence. I specialize in end‑to‑end architecture development, integration architecture, API‑driven ecosystems, and the modernization of legacy environments into cohesive, future‑ready platforms.

I bring a pragmatic, business‑first approach: understanding the real drivers behind change, mapping capabilities and value streams, and designing architectures that reduce complexity while enabling growth. Whether supporting enterprise‑wide transformation, defining governance frameworks, or guiding cross‑functional teams, I ensure that decisions are grounded in strategy, evidence, and long‑term sustainability.

Clients work with me when they need a senior architect who can bridge business and technology, structure ambiguity, and deliver clear, actionable guidance. My experience spans global enterprises, mid‑sized organizations, and cross‑border environments, with a strong focus on integration, interoperability, and digital enablement.

If your organization needs to align strategy with execution, modernize its IT landscape, or build a coherent digital ecosystem, I help you get there with precision, transparency, and a structured architectural approach.
  • English

    Native or bilingual

  • German

    Native or bilingual

  • Italian

    Conversational

Remote only
Primarily works remotely

Experience

  • Roche Pharma
    Lead Solution Architect
    January 2022 - May 2025 (3 years and 4 months)
    • • Architected a Gartner‑aligned Digital Integration Hub (DIH) using event‑driven microservices to modernize data interoperability across AWS, Mulesoft, and core SORs.
    • • Designed and governed AWS‑based microservices leveraging API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, Cognito, Lambda, DynamoDB, and SQS for scalable, resilient solutions.
    • • Mapped domain and cross‑domain value streams to optimize business processes using packaged business capabilities (PBCs).
    • • Led integration strategy for enterprise‑wide data exchange, improving performance, reliability, and system interoperability.
  • Roche Pharma
    Lead Solution Architect
    January 2022 - Today (4 years and 5 months)
    Design and architect Gartner-based Digital Integration Hub (DIH) leveraging event-driven microservices to support scalable and high-performance business solutions. Spearhead integration of DIH with Roche's AWS-based Roche Cloud Platform, Mulesoft API Gateway, and core Systems of Record (SORs) to streamline data flow and system interoperability.
    • Identified and mapped domain-specific and cross-domain value streams, optimising business processes by implementing packaged business capabilities (PBCs) using microservices architecture.
    • Offered strategic oversight for AWS-based microservices engineering execution, utilising serverless technologies, such as Amazon API Gateway, CloudFront, S3, Cognito, Lambda, DynamoDB, and SQS to enable scalable and resilient digital solutions.
    Strategic planning Holistic Planning & Design Enterprise Architecture Event-Driven Microservices Architecture Team Leadership
  • Roche Pharma
    Lead Solution Architect
    January 2020 - January 2022 (2 years)
    Steered seamless integration of DEX app with Roche's IT infrastructure, ensuring optimal performance and user experience across Mulesoft, Solace, and AWS ecosystems. Designed and executed scalable integration strategies, enabling secure and efficient data exchange between vendor platform and Roche's enterprise systems.
    • Led development of corporate mobile application, digitising key business use cases to boost operational efficiency.
    • Served as solution architect for global, vendor-based Digital Employee Experience (DEX) mobile app, enhancing employee engagement through features, such as indoor navigation, food & beverage services, mobility, room booking, and parking.
    Team Leadership Business Architecture Digital Transformation Enterprise Architecture Microservices Architecture

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Education

  • Physics (BS)
    Polytechnic State University of Georgia
    1995
    Physics (Bachelor of Science)
  • Applied Physics (MS)
    Georgia State University
    2002
    Applied Physics (Master of Science)

Certifications

  • TOGAF 9 Foundation
    The Open Group
    2018
    Change Management Architecture Development Method Data & Applications Architecture Architecture Framework Strategici Alignment Business Architecture Architecture Modeling Architecture Management Business & IT Alignment Collaboration & Communication
  • TOGAF 9 Certified
    The Open Group
    2018
    Change Management Architecture Development Method Strategic Alignment Architecture Framework Strategic planning Data & Application Architecture Architecture Modeling Architecture Management Collaboration & Communication Business & IT Alignment

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