Graham Self
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Graham Robinson
Graham is one of the most capable technologists and architects I've worked with. He has an amazing in-depth knowledge across the banking spectrum from a technology point of view but more importantly how that translates to business outcomes for the banks and more importantly for their customers. He is able to operate and influence across all areas of a business and has exceptional communication skills, which combined with his intelligence and technical skills make him a formidable operator and one of the best and nicest people I've had the pleasure of working with. I learnt so much from him that still influences my thinking and execution of duties today.
Kevin Munns
Graham was my line manager. He was supportive in all matters work related, gave advice and steered me in the right direction. He was, and remains approachable friendly and open. I have sought advice from him on many occasions, whether for work issues or personal. He helped with a grievance issue I had at work, resulting in the outcome being in my favour. He also helped to increase my self confidence , resulting in a successful promotion application. If the opportunity arose, I wouldn't hesitate to work for him again.
Graham Robinson
Graham is one of the most capable technologists and architects I've worked with. He has an amazing in-depth knowledge across the banking spectrum from a technology point of view but more importantly how that translates to business outcomes for the banks and more importantly for their customers. He is able to operate and influence across all areas of a business and has exceptional communication skills, which combined with his intelligence and technical skills make him a formidable operator and one of the best and nicest people I've had the pleasure of working with. I learnt so much from him that still influences my thinking and execution of duties today.
Kevin Munns
Graham was my line manager. He was supportive in all matters work related, gave advice and steered me in the right direction. He was, and remains approachable friendly and open. I have sought advice from him on many occasions, whether for work issues or personal. He helped with a grievance issue I had at work, resulting in the outcome being in my favour. He also helped to increase my self confidence , resulting in a successful promotion application. If the opportunity arose, I wouldn't hesitate to work for him again.
Graham Robinson
Graham is one of the most capable technologists and architects I've worked with. He has an amazing in-depth knowledge across the banking spectrum from a technology point of view but more importantly how that translates to business outcomes for the banks and more importantly for their customers. He is able to operate and influence across all areas of a business and has exceptional communication skills, which combined with his intelligence and technical skills make him a formidable operator and one of the best and nicest people I've had the pleasure of working with. I learnt so much from him that still influences my thinking and execution of duties today.
Kevin Munns
Graham was my line manager. He was supportive in all matters work related, gave advice and steered me in the right direction. He was, and remains approachable friendly and open. I have sought advice from him on many occasions, whether for work issues or personal. He helped with a grievance issue I had at work, resulting in the outcome being in my favour. He also helped to increase my self confidence , resulting in a successful promotion application. If the opportunity arose, I wouldn't hesitate to work for him again.
Graham Robinson
Graham is one of the most capable technologists and architects I've worked with. He has an amazing in-depth knowledge across the banking spectrum from a technology point of view but more importantly how that translates to business outcomes for the banks and more importantly for their customers. He is able to operate and influence across all areas of a business and has exceptional communication skills, which combined with his intelligence and technical skills make him a formidable operator and one of the best and nicest people I've had the pleasure of working with. I learnt so much from him that still influences my thinking and execution of duties today.
Kevin Munns
Graham was my line manager. He was supportive in all matters work related, gave advice and steered me in the right direction. He was, and remains approachable friendly and open. I have sought advice from him on many occasions, whether for work issues or personal. He helped with a grievance issue I had at work, resulting in the outcome being in my favour. He also helped to increase my self confidence , resulting in a successful promotion application. If the opportunity arose, I wouldn't hesitate to work for him again.
Credentials
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TOGAF 9.1 Certified
The Open GroupJun, 2015- Nov, 2024 -
Professional Scrum Master Certification I
Scrum.orgJun, 2012- Nov, 2024 -
AWS Certified Cloud Practitioner
Amazon Web Services (AWS)Jul, 2023- Nov, 2024
Experience
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Axiologik
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United Kingdom
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IT Services and IT Consulting
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1 - 100 Employee
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Principal Enterprise Architect
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Apr 2023 - Present
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HSBC
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United Kingdom
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Financial Services
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700 & Above Employee
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Principal Business Architect
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Nov 2021 - Apr 2023
Leading Business Architecture maturity across Global Businesses, Functions and Regions. Created models, process standards, procedures, tools and training to drive a service-orientated Business Architecture for the HSBC group. Put Business Architecture and the customer at the heart of transformation to ensure delivery is business value led; connecting strategies and annual operating plans to services, our current and to-be processes, and our technology solutions. Worked with Risk… Show more Leading Business Architecture maturity across Global Businesses, Functions and Regions. Created models, process standards, procedures, tools and training to drive a service-orientated Business Architecture for the HSBC group. Put Business Architecture and the customer at the heart of transformation to ensure delivery is business value led; connecting strategies and annual operating plans to services, our current and to-be processes, and our technology solutions. Worked with Risk and Compliance to ensure Business Architecture supports regulatory and operational resiliency obligations, ensuring quality and accessible knowledge of “what the bank does” and how it operates, ensuring understanding which services are most ‘Important’ to stress test for resiliency. Ran group wide ‘Business Architecture Community of Practice’, continuing to educate the Business Architecture and Process communities on best practices and connecting the organisation.
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Lead Business Architect : Digital Services
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Mar 2019 - Nov 2021
HSBC is embracing APIs and encapsulating the banks features and functions into reusable APIs for everyone to use. I developed the retail bank’s first ever service domain model for APIs focused entirely through the lens of the customer and their needs, supporting the bank’s Digital first strategy. Enabled APIs to be treated as products with Business ownership, ensuring they encapsulate the customer need and business outcomes as part of their design. Led a team of Business Architects and… Show more HSBC is embracing APIs and encapsulating the banks features and functions into reusable APIs for everyone to use. I developed the retail bank’s first ever service domain model for APIs focused entirely through the lens of the customer and their needs, supporting the bank’s Digital first strategy. Enabled APIs to be treated as products with Business ownership, ensuring they encapsulate the customer need and business outcomes as part of their design. Led a team of Business Architects and API Designers working with Business Analysts in Transformation to build a set of APIs fit for purpose across our complex technology environment for the group across markets and channels.
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Enterprise Architect
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May 2015 - Apr 2019
Ownership of architectural and technology decisions across several capabilities including Communications and Contact management, workflow, and digital assistance technologies. Chaired design authorities where I presented architectural decisions for the group to senior technology and business stakeholders.
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Software Engineering Lead - Global Mortgages
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Aug 2013 - May 2015
As Engineering Lead I was responsible for the co-ordination of Software Development of the Global Mortgages system for HSBC across Staff Tablet and desktop. The team consisted of software engineers in 4 locations across the group (UK, China x2, India), and of varying skillsets Java, BPM development, Tablet engineering The role involved setting design principles for the product, setting architectural direction, co-ordinating technical scrums and prioritising workload.
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Software Engineering Lead - UK Mortgages
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Apr 2011 - Aug 2013
Direct Line Management of a team of 9 colleagues; analysts and software developers Responsible for the delivery of Host components of the UK Mortgages system
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Host Integration and Messaging Team
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Jan 2010 - Apr 2011
During this time I Line Managed a team of people (analysts and developers) and co-ordinated work across a large number of software development projects that required host service fulfilment. The team owned the UK Bank's Account Opening (Product Originations) system as well as service fulfillment for Personal Internet Banking. I contributed to the team's signiciant offshoring ratio with India, and travelled many times to Pune and Hyderabad to mature the engagement. I was also Resource… Show more During this time I Line Managed a team of people (analysts and developers) and co-ordinated work across a large number of software development projects that required host service fulfilment. The team owned the UK Bank's Account Opening (Product Originations) system as well as service fulfillment for Personal Internet Banking. I contributed to the team's signiciant offshoring ratio with India, and travelled many times to Pune and Hyderabad to mature the engagement. I was also Resource Manager for the wider team
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Service Modelling Team Lead
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Oct 2008 - Jan 2010
I ran the first Service Modelling team within HSBC UK Responsible for modelling Service Contracts utilising industry standard financial data models and design principles. Set design paterns for the team to follow and lead the modelling for several group projects
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Subject Matter Expert - Global Product/Account Opening
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Dec 2007 - Oct 2008
Worked as part of a Global team (UK, US, Canada, India) to design and build a new Global Account Opening (Originations) system utilising components that had been designed and built in the UK (which I was a key member of the team) Travelled to US, Canada and India.
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Business Analyst
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Apr 2007 - Dec 2007
Pre-propositions analyst producing Clear Choice documents for the UK Retail business , illustrating options for enhancing / building software solutions integrated with the UK Account Opening (Originations) system. Worked closely with Business representitives in many functional areas in many regions and lead discussions on the options available.
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Senior System Analyst
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Sep 2005 - Apr 2007
Part of a core team of collegaues working on the system design of a new HSBC Account Opening (Originations) Retail system, encorporating : Wwork in Progress database, In house Business process management system, Services, Event handling, milestone triggers, open sales reminders, contact history recording, audit.
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System Analyst
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Nov 2002 - Sep 2005
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Trainee System Analyst
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Oct 2001 - Nov 2002
Provided HTML prototyping for HSBC Credit card system UI. Managed the websphere test environments and MQ administration.
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Education
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1998 - 2001
The University of Sheffield
Bachelor of Science, Mathematics and Computer Science
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