Michael Clarke

Enterprise Architect

Profile

A senior enterprise architect whose substantial experience in multi-national FTSE 100 companies and, most recently, in central government has led to an excellent understanding of business and IT strategy. Effective communication and influencing skills used to develop close relationships with both senior management and IT specialists and developers.

Experienced in leading multi-skilled teams, including virtual teams, to drive forward IT architecture roadmaps which both embrace change and anticipate business developments both tactically and over the medium-to-long term. Extensive design and technical experience in a wide range of technologies, throughout the project lifecycle – including financial responsibility and project management.

A certified TOGAF 9 Enterprise Architecture Framework practitioner committed to applying best-practice IT architecture experience to end-to-end business architecture, creating solutions using recognised architectural methodologies. Strong academic record demonstrated by MBA degree and very recently awarded MSc in Software Development, gaining a distinction for a dissertation on Enterprise Architecture.

Professional Accreditations and Qualifications

TOGAF 9 Accreditation -- August 2009

ISEB Qualified IT Architect

ISEB Certification in Project Management

Member of Association of MBAs

Member of Chartered Institute of Management (MCIM)