Jim Begley (BS ICS 1983) is a seasoned technology leader with over four decades of experience driving innovation at the intersection of software engineering and enterprise architecture. As Director of Enterprise Architecture at Epic Games, he shapes technology strategy and innovation across a global entertainment ecosystem that blends creativity and cutting-edge computing.

Jim began his career at Data General Corporation in 1983, where he helped pioneer early UNIX-based graphics software. Since then, he has held senior architecture and leadership roles across the software, biotechnology, and research sectors, guiding digital transformation initiatives for organizations ranging from high-growth startups to Fortune 500 companies.

Known for uniting technology vision with business strategy, Jim has spearheaded global R&D technology design, cloud adoption, and agile transformation programs that accelerated innovation, increased flexibility and scalability, and enhanced quality for competitive advantage. His expertise spans enterprise architecture, software strategy, technology governance, and team creation and leadership.

Jim holds degrees from Georgia Tech and UNC–Chapel Hill (MS CS 1993), along with professional certifications in enterprise architecture, IT service management, cloud computing, and agile frameworks. A lifelong learner, he remains passionate about advancing computing innovation and fostering the next generation of technology leaders.  He and his wife, Cheryl, live in Cary, NC.