Job Title: Apptad - Architect-Level Resource (Expertise in Informatica IDQ, CDQ, IDMC) Job Duration: Long-Term Job Description • Expertise in Informatica IDQ, CDQ, IDMC • Ability to realign the roadmap and offer an external strategic lens • Hands-on experience with governance setup, cost control, and platform optimization Support from Apptad: • Profile submission of qualified architects • Talent augmentation and roadmap acceleration • Implementation of mature governance and cost optimization strategies Next Steps 1. Apptad to submit architect-level profiles (IDQ-focused) 1. Schedule roadmap re-alignment workshop with Deloitte stakeholders (2-3 weeks from now) 1. Continue platform and governance evaluation toward a provider-agnostic model 1. Follow up on CDGC readiness and migration paths from Axon/EDC While Informatica is the currently selected platform for MDM, IDQ, and CDQ, internal leadership is expressing concern due to unclear cloud strategy, poor pricing transparency, and limited vendor engagement. We are positioned to support with senior Informatica architects and strategic guidance to accelerate transformation and improve business alignment. Strategic Priorities Identified 1. Cloud Migration Challenges • Difficulty in substantiating the value of Informatica cloud due to: • Lack of strategic pricing (no IPUs or credits) • No clear roadmap or migration guidance • Senior audit and tax leaders shared a common sentiment: • “We’re not getting the support or service required to move forward.” 1. Transformation Across Legacy Platforms • Platforms like TIBCO EBX, IBM, and SAP are already being phased out or moved to Stibo. • Informatica was previously selected after POCs for MDM, IDQ, CDQ but the broader program was paused due to delivery delays and licensing challenges. 1. Deloitte’s Tax Technology Backbone • The Technology Center supports: • 500+ internal resources • 3,000+ tax returns annually • 31+ applications • Priorities include reducing operating cost, increasing execution speed, and enhancing client services like immigration, equity, and compensation management. 1. Data Strategy Reassessment • A global assessment initiative is underway to determine: • Where data resides • How it is collected and governed across platforms • Axon and EDC are proving unreliable. There's consideration of a shift to CDGC and IDMC, though Deloitte must retain control within their AWS infrastructure, especially for sensitive data. 10-Point Data Modernization Approach (Underway) 1. Address foundational trust issues in platform setup 1. Shift from disparate governance to unified frameworks 1. Use-case driven data strategy 1. Automate Data Quality enforcement 1. Improve connector reliability and performance 1. Realign vendor engagement models for cost-effectiveness 1. Enable scalable multi-domain MDM 1. Strengthen talent delivery capabilities 1. Conduct ongoing roadmap reassessments 1. Institutionalize global governance processes