Quick Scan → Deep Dive

Measure where you are. Know what to fix next.

AMA baselines your architecture capability across selected dimensions, exposes risks & technical debt, and gives you a pragmatic roadmap.

What AMA measures

Architecture

Target state & principles, roadmapping, standards, governance & guardrails.

Delivery & Platform

DevEx, CI/CD, cloud foundations, reliability/SRE, security posture.

Value & Cost

Business alignment, measurable outcomes, cost effectiveness & TCO visibility.

Deliverables

Executive Summary (optional)

One‑pager exported from the Scorebook for leadership readouts.

Scorebook & Evidence

Traceable scoring in XLSX/Sheets with notes and links to artifacts.

90‑Day Quick Wins & Roadmap

Prioritized actions and phased plan aligned to outcomes and cost.

How we work

1) Discover

Kickoff & scope, artifact review, stakeholder interviews across business & tech.

2) Baseline

Score selected dimensions; validate findings; identify gaps, risks & quick wins.

3) Roadmap

Prioritize remediation & enablement; sequence work; align to measurable value.

Pricing (Per-Dimension)

Prices in CAD, excluding HST. Minimum scope: 6 dimensions.

Example Packages

QS (Quick Scan)
DD (Deep Dive)
DimensionsQS TotalQS Effort (days)DD TotalDD Effort (weeks)
6$15,00015.0–18.0 + 2d base$30,000~6 + 3d base
8$20,00020.0–24.0 + 2d base$40,000~8 + 3d base
10$25,00025.0–30.0 + 2d base$50,000~10 + 3d base

Effort shows hands‑on time; calendar time may be longer depending on stakeholder availability.

AMA Scorebook
AMA_Scoring_client_example_v1(.xlsx)
Executive Summary
Executive-Summary-EXAMPLE(.pdf)
AMA Presentation
Architecture_Maturity_Assessment(.pdf)
More Pricing Details
Quick Scan (QS)Deep Dive (DD)
Pricing formulaPrice = $2,500 × (# of dimensions)Price = $5,000 × (# of dimensions)
Fixed base (kickoff, planning, synthesis & readout)+ 2 days total+ 3 days total
Minimum engagement6 dimensions (min)
Minimum price: $15,000
6 dimensions (min)
Minimum price: $30,000
Estimated effort≈ 2.5–3 days per dimension + base≈ 1 week per dimension + base
Outputs & formats
  • Short Executive Summary — PDF from Scorebook
  • Scorebook — XLSX/Google Sheets (data, scoring, calculations, diagrams)
  • 90‑Day Quick‑Win Plan — XLSX/CSV
  • Full Executive Summary — PDF from PowerPoint
  • Scorebook — XLSX/Google Sheets (data, scoring, calculations, diagrams & EVIDENCE)
  • Expanded Architecture Dimension – Scorebook
  • SOC2 Readiness – Executive Summary
  • Roadmap — PPT/PNG + XLSX backlog
  • Enterprise Architecture Readiness — Flag & analysis
NotesRemote by default; travel billed at cost if required. HST applies.Remote/hybrid; travel billed at cost if required. HST applies.
Assumptions
  • Calendar time varies by stakeholder access, interview scheduling, and artifact readiness.
  • Scope consists of the selected dimensions; additional dimensions are priced at the per‑dimension rate.
  • Client provides access to key stakeholders and existing architecture artifacts.
Optional add‑ons
  • Expedited delivery: +15%
  • Weekend/after‑hours coverage: +10%
  • Additional facilitated workshops or custom artifacts: on request

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