Dr. Beryl Larry Bellman, an esteemed scholar and a foundational figure in enterprise architecture, passed away on September 10, 2024. His contributions to academia and industry have left an enduring legacy, especially through his co-founding of the FEAC Institute and his long career at California State University, Los Angeles. We owe a great deal of respect and appreciation to his pioneering work in this field.
Beryl’s academic work focused on human communications, enterprise systems, and the use of technologies to manage complexity. He was particularly interested in enterprise architecture, knowledge management, decision support systems, and collaborative work across networks. His teaching and research efforts spanned these areas, helping to bridge the gap between theory and practice, especially in e-government, business process modeling, and computer-supported collaborative work.
As co-founder and Academic Director of the FEAC Institute, Beryl was instrumental in developing educational programs that certified professionals in the Federal Enterprise Architecture Framework (FEAF), the Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and later, in TOGAF and the Zachman Framework. His work at FEAC influenced a generation of enterprise architects, many of whom now hold leadership roles worldwide in government and private sector organizations.
Beryl’s legacy lives on through his numerous publications, including his co-authored books, The FEAC Guide to Enterprise Architecture Certification and All in One Certified Enterprise Architect. His influence extends across industries and academic fields, where his vision for managing complexity through effective communication and architectural frameworks continues to inspire professionals and scholars alike.
He will be remembered not only for his intellectual contributions but also for his commitment to fostering global collaboration and learning. His work has laid a foundation for future generations to continue exploring the intersection of communication, technology, and organizational design. Beryl will be sorely missed.
