For the last 30 years I have been working with senior business leaders (CxO level) to implement cloud and data transformation initiatives.Providing proactive support and guidance to projects and programmes to ensure that their designs comply with the agreed strategies and architectures.Actively participate in architecture governance forums: Architecture Review Board, Solutions Design Board and Technical Steering Groups.Providing specialist guidance to the governance boards to ensure that decisions take appropriate account of the agreed strategies and architectures, and that the 'art of the possible' is understood.Integration of complex on-premise solutions with Cloud services.Development of Cloud First Strategies for many Government and Public sector organisations.Chief Architect for many award winning programmes.Experience of working at a senior level in complex organisations.Experience of developing Cloud Readiness programmes.Ability to establish and develop a credible technology team that achieves innovative solutionsExperience of working in partnership with external organisations, negotiating contracts and providing direction and influenceDetailed understanding of the factors and concepts that influence the direction of strategy and architecture Excellent planning and analytical skills to set and define objectives, manage technical strategies and to identify and solve technical challenges Ability to analyse work requirements, establish priorities and delegate assignments across the team Ability to relate to the customer and deliver quality solutions that meet their demandsExcellent team management skills, able to draw together the disparate views of many groups and collate them into a single vision Proven presentation skills and an ability to communicate effectively at all levels. Solid stakeholder management skills to ensure effective relationships and influence a wide range of stakeholders