Robert Rob Baigert

About Robert Rob Baigert

An accomplished senior IT executive/leader passionate about driving vision, strategy, and execution domestically and globally. With deep expertise in the IT realm, his diverse expertise spans PC/desktop & executive support, network administration, systems design, development & engineering, and architecture. A transformational thinker, I thrive on leveraging innovative technologies and fostering partnerships across organizational boundaries. I am known for building high-performing teams that adapt to evolving business needs, and I possess deep expertise in enterprise architecture, integration, and coaching/mentoring.Over the past year, I have been involved in major transformative programs at multiple companies. My leadership extends beyond my role, as a linchpin for strategic decision-making and innovation.

Experience

1. Adjunct Research Analyst

   IDC

   Dec 2023 — Present

   As an Adjunct Research Analyst at IDC, I provide strategic guidance to CIOs and CTOs at Fortune 100 and Global enterprises, with a focus on advancing Enterprise Architecture (EA) as a driver of digital transformation and innovation.My work is centered on delivering actionable insights and executive-level analysis to support critical IT and business decisions. Key outcomes include:Advising senior technology leaders on enterprise architecture strategy, talent management, and modernization efforts that align with long-term business goals.Authoring two IDC research papers focused on managing technical debt and optimizing enterprise architecture talent—both addressing high-priority challenges facing global enterprises.Currently developing three additional research papers that explore innovation strategies within the EA function, aiming to guide enterprises in building future-ready architecture capabilities.Contributing to IDC’s thought leadership through client briefings, executive roundtables, and strategic advisory sessions.

Education

• Society of Information Management

  Graduated - Regional Leadership Forum - New York

  2013 — 2013

• RPI at Work

  MS-Pursuing, Finance

• Central Connecticut State University

  BS, Management Information Systems

  1987 — 1991

• Society of Information Management

  Graduated - Executive Leadership Forum

  2016 — 2016

Skills

• Integration
• Project Portfolio Management
• Requirements Analysis
• Information Architecture
• Cloud Computing
• Agile Project Management
• Data Governance
• Requirements Gathering
• Business Architecture
• Agile Methodologies
• Websphere
• Web Services
• Pmo
• Pmp
• IT Strategy
• Esb
• Application Architecture
• Master Data Management
• Data Warehousing
• Business Requirements
• Togaf
• Java Enterprise Edition
• Etl
• Enterprise Software
• Data Modeling
• Software Design
• Enterprise Architecture
• Eai
• Software Project Management
• Sdlc
• Solution Architecture
• Architectures
• Sharepoint
• Soa
• Business Intelligence
• Business Analysis
• Technical Architecture
• Uml
• Data Integration
• Systems Analysis