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Graham
Berrisford – long CV “Graham is great at making things happen” Address: 80 Thetford Road, New Malden, Surrey KT3 5DT. Telephone:
+44 (0)20 8949 8077 Email: grahamberrisford@btinternet.com
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information at http://avancier.website Contents Avancier
Limited: 2006 to date Enterprise and solution architecture Founder and director of
Avancier Ltd, specialists in high quality professional training and
consultancy in enterprise and solution architecture. Enterprise and solution
architecture tutor and consultant. Publisher of Avancier Methods
for enterprise and solution architecture Instructor of classes to
professional certificates in enterprise and solution architecture. Certified by the British
Computer Society to teach professional certificates in Enterprise and
Solution Architecture. Certified by The Open Group
to teach TOGAF. Training customers have
included: ASDA, Roche, Virgin Money, Atos Origin, Siemens, Barclays, EDF,
EDS, Bristol City Council. Training associates have
included: EA Principals (USA), QA, Architecting the Enterprise, Assist
Knowledge Development, Info Support (The Netherlands), Algebra (Croatia). Customer feedback: ·
“An authority on EA. He
has given an impetus to apply TOGAF in my work.” ·
“Excellent. Highly
knowledgeable tutor who was able to bring a sense of practicality, as well as
clarity, to the TOGAF framework. ·
“Thanks for the very
enjoyable course last week - a refreshing change from my first experience of
TOGAF training a few years ago. You did help to make this much clearer and
more tangible for me.” ·
“Very knowledgeable and
professional.” ·
“Thoroughly enjoyed the
course, very impressed with your background knowledge.” ·
“Very good instructor who
knows the subject very well.” ·
“Thank you very much for
an inspirational course – a lot of experience combined with a refreshing mix
of optimism, realism and scepticism.” Initially employed in
programmer and database design roles. Later, a manager and consultant in a variety of roles related
to delivery assurance and best practice, risk management, knowledge
management, quality management, database project management. Atos
Origin, Schlumberger Sema, Sema Group 1998-2006 Manager and consultant in a
variety of roles related to delivery assurance and best practice, knowledge
management, quality management and CMMI.
Represented UK in global
initiatives on technical risk management, knowledge management and software
metier management. Clients: DEFRA, Renault, Atos
Germany. Seer
Technologies 1995 to 98 Company methodologist. CASE
tool sales support. Clients: Legal and General,
CitiBank New York, other Model
Systems 1985 to 95 Principal consultant in
analysis and design. Clients: Stock Exchange, UK
Government, Union Bank of Switzerland, other. Eastern
Gas 1981 to 85 Systems analyst. Promoted to
database project manager, responsible for architecture of the applications
and database in the hub of a hub and spoke system that linked the
applications of several lines of business. Infotech
Ltd 1979 – 81 Principal consultant in
advanced systems design. ICL
Education & Training 1978 -79 Principal lecturer. DHSS
1975 – 78 Programmer, then teacher of
software design methods. Leeds
University 1971 - 75 BSc
in Psychology Worked with clients in public sector, utility
companies, consultancies, CASE tool vendors and a global systems integrator. Experienced manager and consultant, analyst and
architect, who has made a difference and improved processes in a 2,000 strong
IS/IT organisation. "Graham is great at making things happen, by pulling other
senior people together and forcing them to consider what it is they do, what
they should do, and turn the results into a working practice.” “He is I think principally responsible for the
establishment of a strong and vibrant architecture practice within Atos
Origin." “Graham helped us understand and better use TOGAF” ManagementStrategic leadership Assisted global and UK technical directors by
contributing to technical strategies and policies. Set UK process policies and defined sales and marketing
statements in areas such as enterprise architecture, SOA, agile development
and RUP. “I read your [contributions] with interest and respect.”
UK technical director. Tactical leadership Provided leadership in a large and complex
organization. Brought others on board by influencing individuals and groups. "Graham has done more than anyone else I could name
to create and maintain our sense of a technical community and instil its
values and insights." Application Architect. Review and assurance Reviewed and assured projects and architectures from
process and technical angles. Led efforts to create a more pervasive risk
management culture. Known for foresight of risks and outcomes. Valued for knowledge of the problems commonly
associated with information systems development. Broad knowledge of IS applications, concepts and
practices, IT developments and practices. Monitors industry trends. Management Managed database and application integration projects.
Managed a team of 30 seniors and a budget over half a million pounds. Worked to both structured and agile methods. Management of change Made a difference. Showed imagination and creativity in
starting several initiatives. Directed and managed those initiatives through to
completion, bringing managers and others on board. Quality management Directed and managed a strategic transformation of a
systems integrator’s quality management system, involving process improvement
to CMMI level 3. Brought clearer and surer management direction to an
organisation’s Quality System, which was globally recognized. Knowledge management Created an organisation’s first knowledge communities. Managed and led successful knowledge communities –
engaging them in process improvement. Steered two KM platform migrations “I have enjoyed your informal way of keeping us all
updated. You have brightened up many of my dull days.” Global liaison Represented UK region in global technical director
meetings and technical strategy, global knowledge management. Enterprise and solution architectureEarly EA experiences In the early 1990s, worked on enterprise data
architectures in the NHS and CitiBank New York. Spoke to these (disappointing) experiences at a British
Computer Society meeting. Worked with enterprise architects at a major financial
institution. Role in Atos Origin From 1998, built a community of architects,
establishing and sharing best practice. By 2006, when the architect community was about 150
strong, managed a 15 day Global Architect Training Programme. Reported to various managers, most notably the UK
Technical Director and Global SI Practice Manager. Managing architects Formed and led a community, using collaboration tools. Acted as a spokesperson for central goals, collaborating
with and inspiring senior colleagues to play their part. Communicated and influenced. Dealt with senior people,
influenced decision makers at director level. “I cannot recollect having come across anyone else that
can achieve that so consistently across all levels from juniors to principal
consultants. He has a wealth of knowledge and experience in these areas
that I respect and value.” Enterprise Architect. Managing processes Managed, improved and coordinated standards, processes,
roles and training. Used soft skills to form a consensus, and win people
round to the idea of sharing knowledge and practices. Dealt with ambiguity, and with variations from existing
standards. Set an agenda for improvement and showed the gumption to deliver
it. "Graham has provided a superb level of support to
myself and others over the years. He keeps abreast of industry trends, and initiatives
across [the company], and provides the pragmatic voice of sanity in
evaluating change. No one else has understood the importance of this or risen
to the challenge of making it happen." Understanding Broad and deep knowledge of information systems, data
design, system design and application integration projects. Sees the big
picture - can deal with the complexity inherent within IS/IT architectures. 7 Works with industry architecture frameworks. Understands TOGAF, Zachman, SOA and their limitations. Can create and sustain EA models to describe a current
state, conceive and evaluate alternative architectural designs to develop a
target state. Architect training In 2003, created a training programme to support
architects in their careers. This ambitious project resulted in 15 day
programme: Level 1: Software/application architecture. Level 2: System/solution architecture - 5 days. Level 3: Enterprise architecture. Success depended on
ability to understand at every level of detail - from top to bottom - what
architects were doing. Got the senior architects on board, persuaded them to
contribute their lessons learned, and abstracted best practice guidance from
that. "Graham has an almost unique, crucial, ability to
bridge the gaps that always arise between the many opinionated practitioners,
enabling red herrings to be speedily identified and violent agreements to be
constructively built on." Enterprise Architect. ConsultingAnalysis Led workshops to gather operational knowledge and
define requirements. Analysed current organisations, processes and data. Created to-be process models and data models.
Systematic and disciplined problem solver. Mentored others in analysis
techniques. Architecture Architected data structures, process structures and
solutions. Developed a major systems integrator’s approach to enterprise
architecture, spanning Business, IS and IT. “I have greatly benefited from everything you have
contributed over the years.” Senior Architect. Process and practice
improvement Drove a programme of continual process improvement
covering 1,000 technical staff. Improved and both bid time and delivery time
processes. “During the recent appraisal process, staff gave me
feedback (unprompted) to the effect that your thought leadership and
long-term drive to improve practices has helped them see themselves as part
of a positive initiative that benefits both the company and themselves.” A
staff manager. Worked on process improvement for clients: Renault, Atos Germany, DEFRA. Sales and support: Assisted in winning business by influencing the
technical aspects of bids/proposals to clients. Showed understanding of the
commercial environment that Systems Integrators operate in. Credible,
proficient and comfortable dealing with clients. “Without your
continued presence as a central contact point, I’d be seriously concerned
about our capability of delivering a valuable service to our clients.” Senior
Architect. For CASE tool vendors: Guided clients on effective tool
usage. Advised on enhancements to CASE tool's services, product range and
tools. GeneralCommunication Writes and speaks fluently on all aspects of work.
Communicates effectively with all levels of management and in public forums.
Professional in dealings with clients, colleagues and staff. “Excellent communicator and facilitator, I recommend him.”
Client Training and mentoring Designed, managed and led training programmes for
middle to senior staff, which have been well received. Trained trainers. Mentored staff. See Architect
Training above. Reputation Invited to speak at public meetings – e.g. on
model-driven v agile development – and on how we measure application value. Has a reputation for competence and stature in process
improvement and methodology. Has enhanced the profile of organisations
through participation in industry forums and seminars. Developed thought leadership positions by preparing
white papers and articles. Presented at road shows and conferences. Invited to
consultant assignments across Europe. Invited to contribute to OMG and BCS
events. 2007 to date, about 300
papers on this web site; several of which have appeared in other publications.
2004 “Why IT veterans are
sceptical of MDA” Berrisford G. 1999 “Architectural
Approaches to Software Engineering in Industry” in the book “Software
Architectures” Springer Berrisford G. 1998 “Improving OO Analysis
Methods” in JOOP 11(1): 6-7 (1998) Berrisford G. 1996 “Discrete Event
Modelling”. In OOIS 1996: 340-Berrisford G. 1996 "Object Orientation
and Business Data" in Database Newsletter Vol. 24 No. 6 Database
Research Group Inc. Berrisford G. 1995 “How the Fuzziness of
the Real-World Limits Reuse by Inheritance Between Business Objects.” in OOIS 1995: 3-18 Berrisford G. 1994 "Object-Oriented
SSADM" Prentice Hall, Robinson K.
& Berrisford G.
1994 “Reconciling OO with
Turing Machines” in Computing. J. 37(10): 888-906 Berrisford G & Burrows M. Other articles in magazines.
E.g. in “Computing”. Presentations at conferences. See also <http://www.informatik.uni-trier.de/~ley/db/indices/a-tree/b/Berrisford:Graham.html> Education BSc in Psychology from University of Leeds. Royal Grammar School, Newcastle-upon-Tyne. Hobbies Soccer, badminton, golf, snooker, keyboards, guitar,
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