An experienced architect with a background in financial services, I have 23 years of experience in the field of software development - and after all those years, I have never lost the simple sense of joy and creative freedom that developers feel when they are building things. Starting as a developer, I have grown into architectural and team leadership positions, working with both internal stakeholders and clients in equal measure. I have designed and built R&D systems and documented them for tax deduction purposes. I have defined technology roadmaps and led teams building POCs, presenting outcomes and recommendations to C level management teams. I have participated in pre-sales engagements, completing RFPs, selling the benefits of products and describing architectures to prospective and existing clients. I have contributed to due diligence technology assessments for corporate acquisition targets. I have led teams of developers and architects, representing them to senior management whilst also being able to 'talk tech' with them as equals.I am passionate about technology. I am passionate about talented people. I am passionate about using technology to unlock the potential of the people who underpin the businesses that I work with.