With 4 decades of experience in the technology sector, I have grown from hands-on engineering roles into senior leadership in IT architecture. My career includes nine years as an engineer, seven as Group IT Manager, and over 24 years as an architect, currently serving as a Senior Solutions Architect at Serco within the DDaT division. Starting in technical roles, repairing PCs and managing IT infrastructure, I transitioned into strategic IT leadership, where I’ve led complex programs and crafted solutions aligning business and technical requirements.I have extensive experience managing large-scale bids and projects within highly regulated environments, ensuring compliance with GDPR, legal, environmental, and social standards. My expertise encompasses owning solution design, leading teams, and engaging stakeholders to collaborate with technical experts and deliver high-quality solutions that meet objectives and exceed expectations. A self-driven IT professional, I challenge myself to learn continuously, achieving success in every role and progressing to new career milestones.Key Project Highlights:Software Asset Management (SAM) Implementation: At Serco, I led the design and deployment of a SAM solution integrated with our cloud infrastructure, improving software visibility, mitigating compliance risks, and optimising asset management by identifying underused licenses.Cyber Essentials Certification: I directed the Cyber Essentials Plus certification readiness project at Serco, working closely with compliance, legal, and security teams to meet cybersecurity standards, successfully updating our infrastructure to enhance security and reinforce regulatory compliance.Microsoft OS Upgrade: I managed a critical OS and SQL upgrade to ensure Serco’s systems were ready for a Cyber Essentials audit, maintaining up-to-date versions to ensure security and compatibility.Multi-Vendor Virtual Hosting (NTT): As a Bid Solutions Architect at NTT, I led a £35m project to migrate a UK government pension application to a secure, multi-vendor virtual hosting platform, ensuring availability and compliance with government standards.Collaborative Approach:Engagement and teamwork are central to my approach. I regularly collaborate with network engineers, security specialists, project managers, and legal teams to align IT projects with business goals. To foster knowledge sharing, I maintain documentation repositories and mentor junior architects, helping teams grow and deliver successful outcomes.