Are you architecting in the shadows? Wondering how to become an Enterprise Architect when your organization doesn’t have an EA team, and you don’t have access to fancy tools like ArchiMate or TOGAF repositories? In this episode of *Enterprise Architecture Radio*, I share a practical, story-driven roadmap for aspiring EAs who feel stuck. You’ll learn how to practice EA thinking without formal tools, build your portfolio from scratch, and position yourself for strategic roles—even if your current title says otherwise. ✅ What you'll learn: - How to practice EA using spreadsheets, whiteboards, and free tools - How to map business capabilities and systems manually - How to build your EA portfolio and signal readiness - Why mindset beats toolset in the EA journey Whether you're a systems thinker, a tech strategist, or a business analyst with architectural instincts—this episode is your blueprint to becoming an EA from the ground up. 👉 **Subscribe** for weekly episodes on EA strategy, soft skills, and leadership insights 💬 **Comment** with your story—are you an invisible architect? 🔗 **Share** this with someone who’s ready to level up 📩 **DM me** on LinkedIn if you want to be featured in a future episode #EnterpriseArchitecture #EAWithoutTools #TOGAF #CareerGrowth #DigitalStrategy #ArchitectureThinking #Leadership #BusinessArchitecture #TechStrategy #InvisibleArchitect #EAPodcast #SystemsThinking #EAJourney #ArchitectureMindset #NilotpalDas #EARadio ------------------------------------------------------------- WhatsApp Community: Discord: Medium: @nilotpaldas_99541 LinkedIn: Twitter: @EntArchRadio Email: nilotpaldas@ Telegram Group: ------------------------------------------------------------- Timecodes: 0:00 - Introduction #EnterpriseArchitecture #Entarch #Technology #Innovation #ITStrategy #BusinessStrategy #DigitalTransformation #PublicCloud #AWS #cloudmigration