Solutions Architect

• May 2022 - Present

Solution Architect

• Apr 2013 - May 2022

Solution Architect

• Jan 2007 - Dec 2012

• Responsible for the design, installation, configuration and ongoing administration of the company’s webMethods platform for over five years. This platform has been fundamental in providing a SOA / EAI capability within Hiscox to build direct insurance channels via the web in a strategic plan for growth. • Worked closely with the Enterprise Architect to ensure a successful best practices implementation of webMethods version 8.2 in a recent upgrade from 7.1.2. In re-designing Hiscoxs’ webMethods environments we rationalised the server estate from 130+ virtual servers down to 70, in addition future-proofing Hiscox SOA capability for the next 24 months in terms of resilience, scalability and maintainability. • Assisted the Project Manager in a successful webMethods BPM implementation of a Claims Workflow solution that took over two years to develop. Challenges involved solving problems relating to systems integration with policy and document management systems, environment readiness to users through Citrix, ongoing supportability, and a medium scale document migration from legacy systems on the weekend prior to go-live. • Produced quality design, support and implementation documents following Hiscox’ 3D Project framework as the Solution Architect assigned to several business and IT funded projects. • Provided technical consultation to project and support teams with respect to SOA principles and the webMethods technology stack. • Governed the relationship with offshore team members to ensure a full 3rd line support capability across all webMethods environments in accordance with SLA’s and standard processes. • Actively managed code deployments and product updates throughout the SDLC into Production. Show less

Integration Analyst Programmer

• Feb 2002 - Oct 2006

• Worked within Fosters’ Data Transformation and Integration team to provide a development and support capability for systems integration. Activities included technical analysis, design, development, and code implementation of interfaces within the CUB and Beringer Blass businesses. This required close collaboration with colleagues within IT globally, as well as with onsite contractors and vendor support. • Gained extensive experience in system’s development for high volume, business critical integration solutions, primarily using the webMethods and JDEdwards development toolsets. Key projects included development and production support for several Wolf Blass bottling line interfaces, and also the implementation of Manugistics software to provide supply chain efficiencies. • Installed and configured a set of webMethods IS adapter Unix-HP environments across global business units to provide the framework for future Berringer Blass data integrations. • Contributed to an in-house Integration Competency Centre focused on improving the team’s business engagement model, increasing our internal service toolset, and maturing existing design patterns. • Developed excellent proficiency in JDEdwards software development within a team of three. This involved modifying existing reports and applications, as well as creating bespoke modules from functional specifications provided by business analysts. Significant project achievements include a successful upgrade of JDEdwards ERP Systems from Xe to version ERP8, and development of a custom module to synchronise product inventory between the US and Australia. • Designed and assisted in creating a development task register within JDEdwards. These modules were developed to improve software development processes within Beringer Blass globally. Show less

Analyst

• Apr 2001 - Oct 2001

• Developed analytical reports in the design of three mobile solution prototypes, as part of a specialist mCommece team. Involved collaborating with business partners to understand complex back-end systems and front-end processes to assist in the production of quality documentation where it was crucial for deadlines to be met. • Maintained a capacity for Mobile Applications development. Researched and analysed existing wireless technologies to construct design documentation for new mCommerce applications, and determine feasibility for implementation. • Saved time and resources by programming a java component to produce automated reports that had previously been composed manually. Show less