Jarvis Ka
About Jarvis Ka
Jarvis Ka is the Director of Enterprise Architecture at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, where he oversees cloud architecture design and AI platform implementation. He founded CharitySoft to provide technical consultation to charities and has held various roles in enterprise architecture and programming throughout his career.
Work at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance
Jarvis Ka currently holds the position of Director of Enterprise Architecture at Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, a role he has occupied since 2023. In this capacity, he directs the overall cloud architecture design, migration roadmap, and implementation for core systems and AI platforms. Prior to this, he served as Enterprise Architecture Manager from 2021 to 2023 and as an Application Architect from 2006 to 2014. His extensive tenure at the organization includes a total of 17 years in various architectural roles, where he managed vendor relationships and acted as a liaison between IT and leadership on architecture standards.
Education and Expertise
Jarvis Ka earned a Master of Science in Information Science from Indiana University Bloomington, where he studied from 2001 to 2004. He also holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Indiana State University - Scott College of Business, with a focus on Accounting, Management Information Systems, and Business Administration, completed between 1995 and 1999. His educational background provides a strong foundation in both technical and business disciplines, enhancing his expertise in enterprise architecture and technology implementation.
Background
Jarvis Ka began his career at Sallie Mae as a Senior Programmer Analyst from 2000 to 2004. He transitioned to Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance, where he progressed through various roles, including Application Architect and Enterprise Architect, before becoming the Enterprise Architecture Manager. His experience spans over two decades in the technology and insurance sectors, with a focus on architecture and systems development.
Achievements
As the Director of Enterprise Architecture, Jarvis Ka has led the establishment of scalable AI development platforms, tools, and frameworks. He has researched and recommended innovative technologies aimed at transforming business processes and creating competitive advantages for his organization. His contributions have significantly impacted the technological capabilities of Indiana Farm Bureau Insurance.
Current Role in Academia
In addition to his corporate responsibilities, Jarvis Ka has served as Adjunct Faculty at Indiana University–Purdue University Indianapolis since 2010. This role allows him to share his knowledge and expertise in enterprise architecture and technology with students, contributing to the academic community while remaining engaged in industry practices.