Nick Rozanski CEng FBCS

About Me

Background and Experience I graduated from the University of Cambridge in 1983 with a degree in Mathematics, and in the following year completed an MSc in Computer Science at the University of Manchester. I worked as an IT consultant for twenty years after graduation, for a number of large and small systems integrators, as a developer, project manager, technical consultant and software architect. Over that time I have taken senior roles on projects for a wide range of public and private sector clients. In 2004 I moved into permanent employment with Marks and Spencer where I am Lead Technical Architect in the IT Strategy and Architecture Group (see below). I combine strong architecture, technical leadership and analysis and design skills with a technology background that includes enterprise application integration, package implementation, relational databases, and object-oriented software development. I work with both business and technology stakeholders at all levels, to create the architectural vision and strategy, ratify it with the stakeholders, and provide technology leadership, governance and support to programmes and projects across the IT Group. I have co-authored a book, Software Systems Architecture, which was published in 2005 by Addison-Wesley. It is a practitioner-oriented guide to designing and implementing effective architectures for information systems. You can find out more about the book here. I am an experienced technical instructor and internal project auditor. I have also been involved in business development, particularly proposal-writing and pre- and post-sales activity. I am a CEng (Chartered Engineer) and FBCS (Chartered Fellow of the British Computer Society). Fellow is the BCS's most senior grade and is awarded to those who hold a senior IT position or have an established reputation of eminence or authority in the field of IT. Current Role I am a Lead Technical Architect in the IT Strategy and Architecture Group in Marks and Spencer, based in London, United Kingdom. I manage a team of Technical Architects who are accountable for Application Services, which includes Application Hosting (.NET and latterly J2EE), Relational Database platforms, Data Warehouse and Business Information, Application Integration, and Non-Production Environments. Our remit is as follows: to develop and champion the strategy and vision, blueprints and architectural policies for Application Services; to sponsor and provide architectural leadership to the infrastructure development programmes which provide these services; to provide guidance, support and governance to application development programmes which use the services. As well as taking overall accountability for the Application Services vision, I am personally responsible for the Integration portfolio, which includes stateless messaging, bulk file transfer, web services and process orchestration. I am working with two colleagues to define the Enterprise Technology Architecture for Marks and Spencer. I have line management responsibility (planning, demand management and performance review) over a team which ranges in experience from seasoned architects near retirement to someone for whom this is his first architecture role. We operate a "buddy architect" system at M&S whereby each of us has a buddy who can cover our portfolio if we are absent. I am the buddy architect for IT Service Continuity and for RFID. Recent Achievements In my time at Marks & Spencer I have: developed the Integration Strategy and Vision for M&S, ratified it with the Leadership team, and championed it across the IT Group carried out a "health check" of our BizTalk integration infrastructure, and developed a roadmap for the implementation of a new messaging service led the specification and selection of a product for stateless messaging (IBM WebSphere Message Broker) is providing architectural sponsorship and governance to the programme implementing the new messaging service championed the specification and introduction of a bulk file transfer service built on an industry-standard tool, Proginet provides architectural guidance, support and governance to a number of major programmes including: our stores transformation programme, which is refreshing our entire stores infrastructure and rolling out a new Point of Sale solution the new M&S consumer website, which uses AS2 for secure EDI-like integration over the Internet, and BPM to manage the order and fulfilment processes the implementation of SAP Finance which has integrated SAP XI with our integration infrastructure I also have responsibility for managing the processes for architectural engagement and handover with our application and infrastructure development colleagues. I have now taken on responsibility for the whole Application Services portfolio and am working with two colleagues to define the Enterprise Technology Architecture for Marks and Spencer, covering all technology services and infrastructure. (Watch this space!) You can find out more about my career history from my CV (see below). Educational Qualifications Dates Establishment Degree Subject 1980 - 1983 Churchill College, University of Cambridge BA Hons. (2:1) Pure Mathematics 1983 - 1984 University of Manchester MSc Computer Science Employment History Dates Employer Job Title 2004 - present Marks and Spencer Lead Technical Architect 2003 - 2004 French Thornton Technical Architect 2000 - 2003 Cap Gemini Ernst & Young Technical Architect 1999 - 1999 Compaq Services Solution Architect 1994 - 1999 Sybase Professional Services Principal Consultant 1989 - 1994 Praxis Systems plc Senior Consultant 1984 - 1989 Logica Ltd Consultant Affiliations and Certifications Date Authority Description July 2008 British Computer Society CITP (Chartered Fellow) March 2008 Engineering Council UK CEng (Chartered Engineer) January 2008 British Computer Society CITP (Chartered IT Professional) July 1998 Sybase Certified Sybase IT Architect November 1996 Sybase / Sylvan Prometric Certified Sybase IT Professional / DBA June 1995 BVQI (cert IA/95/GB/081) Certified Internal Quality Auditor 1991 n/a SSADM v3 Certification I am a Fellow of the International Association of Software Architects. Published Work I have written a book on software architecture with a colleague, Eoin Woods. The book is called Software Systems Architecture : Working With Stakeholders Using Viewpoints and Perspectives, and was published by Addison-Wesley Educational Publishers on 29 April 2005 (ISBN 0321112296). It is a practical handbook for anyone who is, or would like to become, a software architect. You can find more information on the book here. I have delivered many speaking engagements on architecture, to the BCS SPA conference (Software Practice Advancement) where I have presented for the last four years, and many others. I am a Fellow of the International Association of Software Architects and have contributed viewpoint reference material to their website. I have also written numerous articles and white papers for a variety of print and online publications. See my published work page for more details. Curriculum Vitae You can find my more detailed curriculum vitae (PDF) here. Personal Interests I play first violin for the Kingston Chamber Orchestra for whom I am also the webmaster. We rehearse weekly and perform three or four concerts a year. We have also toured abroad! Our repertoire ranges from the Baroque period through to the twentieth century, including many specially-commissioned pieces. I am Chair of Governors at Oliver Goldsmith Primary School in London, United Kingdom. I am a member of the Urgent Action Network for the UK Section of Amnesty International. This involves me in sending urgent messages (emails, faxes or aerogrammes) to government officials in repressive regimes around the world, in support of prisoners of conscience and victims of torture.

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