Curriculum Vitae
John Vindahl Fabienke
Chief Enterprise Architect
Profile
I am a highly experienced Chief Enterprise Architect and Tech Leader.
Great at motivating and inspiring teams of skilled technical people while at the same time communicating complex concepts to executive leadership.
I thrive in applying method and technology know-how to exciting real-world challenges.
- Enterprise Architecture Governance
- Designing Analytics Pipelines using Compute Accelerators and AI
- Built, Trained and Lead Team of Architects across different geographies
- Worked across Finance, Telco, Manufacturing and Tech Industries
- Defined and Designed Product and Service Offerings
I am a strategic thinker who stays on top of the latest technology trends, allowing me only not to solve complex challenges but also identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities, driving innovation and growth for the entire organization.
Employment History
Chief Technology Officer, OmniGaze, Copenhagen
Jun 2025 — Present
Tech evangelist, AI wrangler, product whisperer, user experience dreamer, and orchestral conductor of innovation.
Chief Enterprise Architect, arqitekta, Copenhagen
Apr 2017 — Present
Owns and leads arqitekta, a boutique technology management consulting firm that specializes in Enterprise Architecture. Having partnered with consulting companies like Monstarlab, Ramboll, Lakeside and Globeteam, I have successfully delivered projects such as:
- Developed a modern Big Data strategy and design backdrop for ISS.
- Performed architectural reviews on systems for Kammeradvokaten/Poul Schmith.
- Assessment of new OT strategy, design and security for Andel.
- Lead Business Architecture and IT Roadmap development for Saudi customer.
Director Enterprise Architecture, TDC NET, Copenhagen
Dec 2020 — Jun 2022
As Head of Transformation Architecture at Danish Telco TDC Group, I was responsible for leading the company's transformation into a strategy and architecture-driven organization. This involved overseeing the split into TDC Net and Nuuday, and aligning the IT roadmap with the business strategy of the owners.
Through my leadership, the company was able to make strategic decisions based on empirical evidence and a sound methodology, resulting in successful outcomes and improved business performance.
Vice President of Professional Services and Operations, Cloudeon, Copenhagen
Oct 2018 — Feb 2020
As Head of Cloud Consulting at a mid-stage startup, I spearheaded significant growth of the team and the consulting products, while establishing a mature and robust delivery process. Within a year, I doubled the utilization of consultants and expanded the team from 25 to 40 Cloud Engineers and Architects. Under my leadership, we developed and implemented a code-first approach and automation principles, enabling us to deliver high-quality services with greater efficiency.
In addition, I built and managed a nearshore Cloud Operations team in the Baltics, which was based on the latest Cloud Center of Excellence (CCoE) and Modern Systems Management (MSM) practices. I implemented infrastructure-as-code (IaC) methodologies and automation tools, resulting in a significant improvement in operational efficiency and effectiveness.
EMEA Offering Director, CSC (DXC Technology), Vilnius
Jul 2016 — Mar 2017
As EMEA Offering Lead at DXC (CSC), I managed a project delivery organization spanning the Nordics, Central and Eastern Europe, and South-West regions. The organization comprised over 120 engineers, presales engineers, architects, and project managers, delivering approximately $360M in project work annually. In this role, I oversaw the successful execution of complex projects and ensured customer satisfaction through effective project management and technical expertise.
Global Chief Technologist — Platform Offerings, CSC (DXC Technology), Vilnius
Jun 2013 — Jun 2016
As Chief Technologist for Compute and Storage Offerings globally, I was responsible for the development of DXC's NextGen SDDC and Cloud service offerings, as well as the development of a Storage-as-a-Service offerings. Through my leadership and strategic vision, we were able to drive innovation and improve the company's competitiveness in the market.
Nordic Director of Architecture, CSC (DXC Technology), Copenhagen
Nov 2008 — Jun 2013
As the Chief Architect and manager for the architect team across the Nordic and Baltic regions, I led the development of innovative and strategic IT solutions to meet the needs of clients across the region. In addition to managing the team, I built a very successful 40+ nearshore team of architects in Lithuania, delivering cost-effective and high-quality services to clients. My leadership and expertise helped to drive significant growth in the company's business and reputation throughout the region.
Lead Architect (Top 25 Accounts), CSC (DXC Technology), New York City
Jan 2002 — Oct 2008
As Lead Architect across various top-25 accounts such as Raytheon, Nortel, and Motorola in the US and Canada, I was responsible for developing and implementing technology strategies and transformations to support the business needs of each client. My role required close collaboration with business leaders, technical teams, and third-party vendors to ensure the successful delivery of complex, mission-critical systems.
Senior Solution Architect, CSC (DXC Technology), Copenhagen
Aug 1999 — Dec 2001
Designed one of the largest email systems of its time for Raytheon, California.
Transformed every conceivable platform across various industries. Consulted on one of the largest ERP systems of its time for the US Army. Provided IT consulting for the Pentagon following 9/11.
Designed a Peta Byte (PB) storage solution ahead of the curve in 2001 for Nortel Networks, Ottawa.
Education
Engineering, Technical University of Denmark
Courses
- SIMI Executive Mini MBA, SIMI + Oxford
- Catalyst Architecture (TOGAF)
- Cloud Architect AZ-303 + AZ-304, Microsoft Azure
- Organizational Change Management
- Carsten Morch Survival Training and Team Building
Recognitions
- Distinguished Architect
- Presidents Award for Technical Excellence 2001, DXC Technology
- EMEA Top40 Leader Talent, DXC Technology
References
Christopher Flaesch
Realogic Solutions
Larry Smith
SSES Global
Nada Elboayadi
ISS Worldwide
Bjarne Hansen
Grundfos
Bent Bilstrup
Lakeside
Mike Dyer
DXC Technology
Jon Brandt Jacobsen
Monstar-Lab
Contact details available on request.
Extracurricular Activities
- Writing articles and blog posts on technology-related topics
- Attending and speaking at industry conferences
- Mentoring and coaching professionals in the technology industry
