Charles Brown Clearance

About Charles Brown Clearance

As a Digital Transformation Specialist and global, multilingual IT and Management Leader, I bring over 25 years of experience driving innovation across global private and public sectors (FEDSLED). I excel in enterprise and cloud architecture, AI-driven solutions, and program management, helping organizations harness technology to optimize operations, enhance efficiency, and achieve strategic objectives. My expertise spans diverse industries, where I have led complex IT initiatives, modernized legacy systems, and implemented scalable, secure cloud solutions. As a trusted advisor, I bridge the gap between technology and business, guiding teams through the adoption of cutting-edge technologies such as AI, enterprise architecture, and digital transformation frameworks. I thrive in leadership roles, serving as a player/coach—mentoring teams while remaining hands-on in solution design and execution. My ability to align IT strategy with business goals, coupled with a deep understanding of compliance, security, and interoperability standards, has made me a go-to expert for organizations looking to innovate and scale. Whether navigating complex IT landscapes, optimizing enterprise architecture, or leading large-scale transformation programs, I am committed to delivering measurable business impact through technology. Let\'s connect and explore opportunities to drive innovation together.

Experience

1. Lead Enterprise Architect

   Random Bit LLC

   Mar 2022 — Present · Monroe, NC, US

   Supporting the South Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (SCDHHS), I report to the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), leading key Medicaid modernization and enterprise architecture initiatives. My responsibilities include:• Overseeing the MMIS replacement program and Encounters Modernization• Leading service center consolidation and modernization• Driving AI, Machine Learning (ML), and Deep Learning (DL) adoption in healthcare• Serving as Lead Architect for Managed Care Modernization, Eligibility, and Enrollment ManagementEnterprise Architecture & Integration LeadershipI develop MITA-aligned solution plans and delivery roadmaps, ensuring secure, scalable, and interoperable systems. I also oversee integration platform architecture, supporting X12, FHIR, and SFTP, ensuring compliance with federal and state data exchange standards.Mentorship, Procurement & Strategic SupportI mentor new team members in architecture, DevOps, project management, and business analysis within the SCDHHS Project Management Office (PMO). Additionally, I support procurement efforts, including RFI/RFC/RFP development and APD preparation. I also oversee Planisware Project/Portfolio Management Platform implementation and support.Technical Strategy & InnovationWith expertise in TOGAF and ArchiMate, I develop solution roadmaps and contribute to technical reference architectures and standards. I present in the Architecture Review Board (ARB) to ensure alignment across conceptual, solution, application, infrastructure, and reference architectures.Expanding Enterprise Architecture in AWS CloudI enhance the Sparx Systems Enterprise Ecosystem in AWS, integrating Pro Cloud Server and Prolaborate with Confluence, JIRA, SharePoint, and Microsoft Service Desk Plus. I develop Strategic Portfolio Management dashboards, refine Sparx EA configurations using MDG Technology, Scripting, and Time Aware Modeling, and extend enterprise collaboration capabilities.

Education

• California Miramar University

  B.Sc., Computer Information Systems

  1997 — 2000

• University of Phoenix

  B.Sc, Business Management

  2007 — 2009

• Word of Life Bible School

  Reverand Degree, Seminary Studies

• University of Cincinnati

  A.Sc., General Studies

  1981 — 1983

• University of Phoenix

  Doctorate of Managemant (DM), Organizational Leadership | Information Systems Technology

• University of Phoenix

  MBA, Technology Management

  2010 — 2011

• Liberty University

  Master of Arts - MA, Theology/Theological Studies

Skills

• Hyper-V
• Information Technology
• Microsoft Certified Technology
• Foreign Languages
• Disaster Recovery
• Feaf
• Management
• Integration
• Sharepoint
• Soa
• Togaf
• Vmware
• Netezza
• Vendor Management
• Cobit
• Cisco Technologies
• Checkpoint
• Pmp
• Leadership
• Microsoft Exchange
• IT Strategy
• Business Process Improvement
• Databases
• Uml
• Cmmi
• Project Management
• Cisco
• Itil
• Business Intelligence
• Computer Security
• Data Center
• Oracle
• Citrix
• Cloud Computing
• Federal Enterprise Architecture
• Security
• Enterprise Software
• Enterprise Architecture
• Emc
• Itil V3