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University of GreenwichEnterprise Architect
Apr. 2024Greenwich, England, United KingdomLed a strategic initiative to modernize R&KE systems and processes to support the university's ambition of generating 20% of income from research by 2030.
Conducted a comprehensive assessment of existing R&KE toolsets, identifying critical weaknesses and benchmarking against peer institutions.
Developed a comprehensive business case outlining the need for, and benefits of, implementing new systems to replace legacy platforms and streamline processes.
Defined and mapped key business activities, including pre-award processes, research repositories, ethics management, and post-award administration.
Identified and evaluated potential vendors and solutions to meet the university's specific requirements.
Championed a holistic approach to business change, emphasizing the importance of aligning technology with organizational goals and culture.
Contributed to the development of a roadmap for system implementation and process improvement.
Identified and evaluated efficiency cost and time savings
Mapped solution benefits to user Pain Point for easier Change Management
Collaborated closely with stakeholders across the university to ensure alignment and buy-in for the proposed changes.
Key Skills: Enterprise Architecture, Business Analysis, Solution Architecture, Vendor Evaluation, Process Mapping, Change Management, Project Management.
SpecsaversSolutions Architect
Mar. 2022 - Mar. 2023Designed and guided the integrated of two bank (Canadian and Irish) using different technologies and encryption methods. Designed and supervised a gateway to support secure claims submission through the Capita ecosystem as well as implementing a method of moving disparate financial data int the Data Lake.
Stonegate GroupSolutions Architect
Sep. 2021 - Mar. 2022Stonegate group is the largest pub company is the UK with 12 major Brands and over 4500 sites. Stonegate were looking to implement a new CRM system to give a Single Customer View and allow greater analysis for Marketing and Sales, employing Edge Computing to reduce latency in providing data to the customer. I provided documentation and oversight to the implementation and evaluated of the CRM and associated Apps and Websites
Department for EducationSolutions Architect
Mar. 2021 - Jun. 2021London, England, United KingdomThe Dept of Education needed to implement a Knowledge Management Platform. It was my task to evaluate options and advise throughout the procurement process, then design a platform configuration in Azure to support a third-party hybrid solution integration into the DfE eco-system while retaining a high level of security.
Royal Society of ChemistrySolutions Architect
Nov. 2020 - Dec. 2020RemoteI successfully managed to map out the Royal Society of Chemistry Application and Interface landscape within a short-term contract in preparation for the planning of a Digital transformation project
Define major entities and their capabilities within the organisation.
Learn, understand, and map application and their integrations within and between business areas, highlighting key systems, within a tight deadline.
I had to quickly assimilate a considerable amount information within a short time.
I was able to draw relevant information from key stakeholder throughout the Business with varying technical understanding translate into a standard format (data layer, application layer, service layer, and the presentation layer).
University of ExeterSolutions Architect
Nov. 2019 - Mar. 2020Exeter, England, United Kingdom According to QS World University Rankings “The University of Exeter combines world class research with excellent student satisfaction”.
I successfully carried out my two key tasks:
Investigated and risk assessed the implementation of a research project lifecycle management application which interfaced with two business critical systems integrated (which led to better understanding by the stakeholders, of the tasks and risked involved in migrating Business critical data and processes. Identified causes of performance issues in the Universities key app (iExeter, a student and site information app) for and used by most.
I developed a robust improvement strategy, which introduced monitoring applications (Apps-Dynamic and Splunk), the introduction of new Test and Development environments.
I data mapped out iExeter dependencies, integration technologies, it’s multiple platforms (Azure, AWS and ‘On prem’)’ which documented the data sources and was used to demonstrate the app’s complexity to the Business and stakeholders. This deliverable went to support the Enterprise documents
University of BirminghamSolutions Architect
Apr. 2019 - Nov. 2019BirminghamThe University of Birmingham is a Red Brick university with a reputation for academic excellence needed to upgrade the Student management system (Banner) from a monolith system to a more modular system in an SOA (Service Oriented Architecture) environment. Extra functionality in this digital transformation was provided by:
• Document management application store, manage, and govern standard documents, images
• Ethos an API platform, moving away from the monolith application using a point to point integration architecture
• Banner Workflow to automate tasks and optimise efficiencies with a cloud-based business process solution. I created the HLD of both the ‘As is’ and ‘To be’ specifically concentrating on the change of architecture in the Service layer due to the change from a monolithic system with ‘point to point’ integration, to the use of an SOA environment and components.
Developed the foundational strategy documentation, then created a risk assessment and the implementation plan. Created alternative architectures options and transition strategies for the move to an SOA environment and more a modular application landscape.
Investigated and advised on a GDPR process for the University
· Completed strategy documents such as Testing, Security and Data Migration Strategies
· Started investigation to ensure SIS was GDPR compliant
Nissan Motor CorporationSolutions Architect
Sep. 2018 - Mar. 2019CranfieldNissans CVIS department was setup to with the growing requirements for telemetry from the connected vehicle. My role was to help support the integration of vehicle data into ‘on prem’ and ‘cloud based’ applications
I successfully created the first ‘End to End’ provision of telemetric services to Nissan/Citroens B2B customers. Developed a GDPR system for the Nissan/Citroens customers, which involved tracking and differentiating GDPR Nissan customer data and GDPR CVIS customer data. Creating task list so third-party developers could build and then deploy. Led Root Cause Analysis on system level issues such as mutual authentication. Developing a blueprint for a data-lake and data warehouse incorporating data sources, data science platform for visualisation and real-time analysis. This was to be used as Business Intelligence tool for customers and possible sale as a service.
OptumSolutions Architect
Dec. 2017 - May. 2018LondonDesigned HR element of a bespoke heath care ERP COTS package
Define Roles and Security and develop a solution for SSO (Single sign-on)
Ensure, develop and document GDPR process and conformity for the HR element of the ERP package. Create data models and map data-flows in preparation of MDM (Master Data Management), data governance and BI (Business Intelligence) extraction.
Volkswagen Financial ServicesConsultant Solutions Architect
Jun. 2017 - Dec. 2017Milton Keynes, United KingdomCarried out mainly feasibility studies on proposed projects. Projects included
Telephony, E-commerce, Secure document management, Creation of new brand with support applications.
WickesSolutions Architect (Contractor)
Sep. 2016 - May. 2017Watford, United KingdomSingle handed investigate and mapped out the Wickes/Travis Perkins IT landscape, creating HLD and LLD documents in preparation for a potential separation of the two companies. Designed an eCommerce solution for the introduction of a Customer Supplier interface, allowing Wickes to promote non-stocked products that could be delivered directly from the supplier. This was an industry first and would have saved Wickes 6% on each sale while potentially increasing sales 23%
Natural Resources WalesSolutions Architect (Contractor)
Mar. 2016 - Sep. 2016Cardiff, United KingdomA transformational project brought on by the devolution of the UK environmental agencies and the separation of their IT systems and processes. My primary responsibility was migration of services ad data from a bespoke Monolith application into MS Dynamics CRM. It also need to have Computer Telephony Integration (CTI), a customer facing auction web site, number of third party services as well as integrated into key enterprise applications .
I had to liaise closely with stakeholders and business users to not only ensure the quality of the solution, while overseeing the technical implementation through to delivery, also helping the solutions assimilation into BAU. Part of the role was creating criteria and evaluating new software solutions to replace legacy applications and present viable options.
Management Process is the single biggest project within the NRW’s transformation programme having an annual turnover £15m.
Avalon Creative LtdAuthor - The History of Manchester through the paintings of Ford Madox Brown
Sep. 2015 - Jan. 2016RugbyThe book describes the history behind the Manchester Murals, a set of 12 paintings in the Grand Hall of Manchester Town Hall, depicting the cities history from Roman to Victorian times. It covers the real history that the painting depict, as well as explaining Madox Brown's interpretation, his sense of humour and his social stance on these subjects.
Stoneseed LtdSolutions Architect (Contractor)
Jun. 2015 - Sep. 2015Birmingham, United KingdomStoneseed is an IT Consultancy company offering Project Management, Service delivery, IT advisory services
I was engaged as a Consultant at Midlands Heart, a large housing association, using industry standard application within this sector, such as Lagan (CRM), Northgate, DRS (Optitime) and Biztalk.
My role as Solutions Architect was to support a PID and give advice on a Transformational project. I needed to evaluate current IT Landscape and its interactions, so as to recommend the most effective interface configuration. This involved the introduction and management of Service Orientated Architecture (SOA). I also investigated Cloud, mobile technologies, Web Self Service and GIS for CRM integration and future deployment.
Jaguar Land RoverSolutions Architect, iPLM (Contractor)
Mar. 2010 - May. 2015Coventry, United KingdomJLR were implementing a full PLM (Product Life Management system) programme to take control and accountability of all planning processes in manufacture of its luxury vehicles.
I successfully design a solution using Dassaults Enovia and Catia within JLR’s iPLM programme to manage and allow proper control and traceability of £1bn worth of company assets (specifically Component tools - the tools for making automotive parts). Due to the complexity of the products and their data dependencies I had to design and implement a Change Management process which was new to the business
This project required considerable stakeholder management in an environment which were resistant change, needing a lot persistence, with robust well thought out arguments. The project was due to produce benefits of £6.7 million per annum, the programme’s highest project benefit.
I succeeded in designing a POC (proof of concept) purchasing module within Enovia. This covered the full APWT process from RFP (Request for Proposal) to PPAC and product sign off , including all three STA stages to highlight the rigor needed for software/ supplier evaluation and the complexity of data integration when sourcing and implementing a strategic supplier alliance. Successfully integrated a PLM system (Dassault) with into SAP MM module to create a complete ‘End to End’ process using IBM’s ESB Websphere as the integration layer.
I developed data migration strategies involving ETL (Extract Transform and Load) processes. The migration of data was done by an offshore team which I managed.
Successfully created a number of conceptual and foundational projects, including removing intelligence from numbering schemas and the digitisation of colour. This involved creating a standard reference for all colours, including 2 dimensional for print and screen or 3 dimensional such as body paint with directional integrated flex’s or textured material for car interiors.
Aston Martin Lagonda LtdData Architect/Developer – (Contract)
Jan. 2006 - Mar. 2011Gaydon WarwickshireDesigned, developed and executed a three-tier application to conduct FMEA (Failure Modes and Effects Analysis) to identify and address emerging issues. This meant that manufacturing could priories the most costly and common problems, design could correct design errors and Aftersales could estimate the Warranty bill. To do this I successfully facilitated the warehousing process of warranty and aftersales data by integrating disparate systems and standardising the data, which gave a comprehensive single source of data which allowed areas throughout the business to get a better measure on quality. Used SQL for data mining to support the Business Intelligence (BI) analysis, whilst creating an intuitive GUI for data analysis, input plus dashboards and reports to show the results of information analysis. This led directly to a 15% reduction of the warranty bill due to early detection of faults and their correction. Product Quality used this information to gauge quality improvement in the AML products • Optimised and automated the ETL processes by defining, designing and developing bespoke applications.
• Resolved data quality issues and archived processes for legacy warranty data through Master Data Management (MDM) and governance strategies.
Wolseley UKBusiness Applications Developer
Aug. 2005 - Oct. 2006Leamington SpaDeveloped an application to facilitate the recovery £12 million of written off stock.
Produced metrics and dashboards by which supplier’s performance could be monitored and improved.
Analysed processes to increase stock availability and reduction of lead times to customers.
Created monitoring systems that highlight supplier’s stock levels, saving in one instance £125,000
Automated a number of key business reports, therefore increasing reliability consistency and reducing a considerable number of man hours.
Dairy Crest National Distribution CentreDeveloper and Operations Analyst
Jan. 2000 - Jan. 2005Since its start-up I developed KPI monitor systems through the use of VB, SQLServer7, and Access and Excel applications. Developed and maintainedg an application to monitor Dairy Crest Service levels to customers, as well as reviewing the KPI’s of the productions sites feeding into the NDC. Analyse and predict movement of FMCG SKU’s through the Distribution centre.
Maintain the Pick – Hall so that the different pick locations were used to their optimum advantage.
Built applications in Visual Basic and VBA in Access and Excel.
Provide comprehensive testing, documentation and support for these applications. Making presentations of findings and progress to senior levels.
Developing and setting up a KPI monitoring system for the main cheese packing site, which directly led to a 40% reduction in costs?
Birmingham Chamber of CommerceBusiness Development Executive
Jan. 1999 - Jan. 2000Birmingham
The Birmingham Chamber of Commerce supports and promotes local business within its area of responsibility. This included advising on strategic and marketing planning to advice on government grants, from foreign trade missions to mailing lists to specially targeted potential customer. It was my role to find and meet potential members and investigate how the Chamber’s services could be tailored to provide maximum benefit to the business. An important part of the job was to build and maintain relationship with my business so as to maximise the befit to not only the customer but also the Chamber. Part of the role was organising very structured Telesales.
NORTHAG (NATO)Photographer
Jan. 1986 - Jan. 1999UK, Falklands and GermanyInitially trained as a professional Photographer in Army I had a number of postings in the UK, Falklands and Germany.
After leaving the Army I worked as a social and press photographer before selling as an industrial photographer at MIRA (Motor Industry Research Association), where I developed a technique to capture impact shots to within milliseconds of the target time
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