FinTech Scale-Up EA Program Launch
An anonymized Larkinized engagement illustrating EA value in technology.
Client Context
A Series C fintech establishing EA before banking license application. Larkinized engaged with CIO and business sponsors across technology.
Challenge
Rapid microservices growth; auditors asking for system inventory and controls map.
Approach
Lightweight Ardoq graph; principles in Git; architecture office hours with squads.
Architecture Decisions
Payment data boundary; event sourcing for ledger; third-party risk registry.
Outcomes
License application architecture pack accepted; integration defects down.
Lessons Learned
Regulated fintechs need EA early—retrofit costs more than lean start.
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