About Us

Strategic Architects is a Brisbane-based consultancy that delivers Digital Strategies, Enterprise Architecture and AI and Data Architecture and Governance to state and local governments.

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Services

Enterprise and Strategic Architecture

Strategic Architects establishes, embeds and uplifts Enterprise Architecture capabilities aligned to our globally recognised Strategic Architecture Approach. With more than two decades of experience across Australian Government and private sector organisations, we deliver business-oriented architecture that connects strategy to execution.

Architecture services include:

  • Enterprise Architecture – practice establishment, governance and maturity uplift.
  • Strategic Architecture – aligning vision, outcomes and investment decisions.
  • Business Architecture – capabilities, value streams and operating models.
  • Information & Data Architecture – governance, domains and classification.
  • Application & Solution Architecture – conceptual, logical and physical design.
  • Cloud & Infrastructure Architecture – scalable and resilient platforms.
  • Integration Architecture – APIs and ecosystem connectivity.
  • Security & Risk Architecture – compliance and risk alignment.
  • Network Architecture – secure and high-performing connectivity.

Digital Strategies and Roadmaps

Strategic Architects delivers Digital Strategy and Roadmaps aligned to our globally recognised Strategic Architecture Approach, ensuring digital transformation is clear, prioritised and executable. Our approach ensures strategies are not standalone documents but integrated decision-making tools that guide governance, funding and delivery.

AI and Data Architecture and Governance

Strategic Architects delivers AI & Data Architecture and Governance services aligned to our globally recognised Strategic Architecture Approach, ensuring organisations unlock value from data while managing risk and regulatory obligations.

Human Centred Architecture and Design

At Strategic Architects, we apply Human-Centred Architecture & Design to ensure strategy, enterprise architecture and digital initiatives are grounded in real user needs — not assumptions.

Cyber Security Architecture

Strategic Architects provides Cyber Security Architecture services that ensure security is embedded by design — not added as an afterthought.

Digital Training and Development

Strategic Architects delivers digital upskilling for service excellence through an integrated model that combines structured learning, practical application, and experienced coaching to uplift workforce capability across digital, data, AI and architecture domains.

Core Consultants

  • Nigel Schmalkuche, Managing Director and Lead Consultant
  • Noel Roberts, Principal Consultant - Cyber Security and Risk Architect
  • Jackie Bowker, Senior Consultant - Communications Manager
  • Nige Formal Consultant
  • Arielle Formal Consultant
  • Andrew Formal Consultant
  • Kodai Prakash, Consultant
  • Isaac Schmalkuche, Consultant - Videographer
  • Priya Gadam, Consultant - Power BI Specialist
  • Sarath Boppudi, Principal Consultant, Solution Architect

Strategic Architecture Approach

Visit the home of Strategic Architects - Strategic Architecture Approach where you will find the methodology we use, articles, videos, courses and workshop information.

Strategic Architecture Playbook

The Strategic Architecture Playbook introduces a practical, proven approach to achieving successful digital transformation work.

Strategic Architecture Courses

Strategic Architects provide training in our Strategic Architecture approach to government leaders, managers and professionals across Australia, New Zealand, USA, Canada, UK, Europe and other countries.

Case Studies

Customer-Focused Internet Strategy

Strategic Architects delivered a customer-focused Internet Strategy for a Queensland Government department that detailed the future of the department's website content and customer service delivery channels.

Digital Transformation - Strategy, Architecture and Business Case

Strategic Architects delivered a target state Digital Enterprise Architecture that included a Digital Strategy and Roadmap to a Queensland Government Commission.

Digital Strategies and Enterprise Architecture Uplift

This consultancy included an evaluation of current state digital services, gap analysis, and the development and presentation of future state roadmaps for a large Queensland Government Department.

Smart City Strategy and Smart Parking Pilot Solution Architecture

Strategic Architects developed an ASEAN Smart City Strategy in collaboration with ASEAN consultancies encompassing Enterprise Architecture and solution architecture for a pilot study to test Smart Parking in the city.

Testimonials

Amanda Smith, Director, Communication Services Unit and Jonathan Tan, Project Manager, TMR

Strategic Architects was engaged by the Department of Transport and Main Roads (TMR) in April 2022 to undertake development and delivery of TMR’s very first Internet Strategy.

Jeremy Janes, Chief Digital and Information Officer, QBCC

Strategic Architects provided the Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) with a digital services strategy and roadmap including capability uplift plans to achieve the vision for digital services that are trusted, reliable and simple to use for all Queenslanders.