Technical Architect

COMPANY: British Airways Plc

JOB TITLE: Technical Architect

This involves leading and assuring the design and integrity of the technical architecture across all solutions. I both input to, advise and progress the software and hardware decisions in conjunction with the Head of Engineering, Development Leads and CTO. This also covers defining a strategy and advise on the technical solutions and interfaces to such systems as well as the communications and hardware infrastructures.

RELATED DEGREE:

• D Neuroscience: University College London (UCL)
• BSC (Honours) Chemistry: University of Bristol

WORK EXPERIENCE:

My general interest in computers led to a Chemistry Degree specialising in computers and programming followed by medical research which also involved computer programming. I then did some voluntary web design work for Oxfam, and later completed the BA’s graduate programme for IT professionals.

SKILLS REQUIRED:

• General technical background, with keen interest in computers and strong analytical skills
• Strong background in telematics systems design and software specification
• Technology visionary helps(!)

BENEFITS OF THE JOB:

•  Great travel benefits, with highly discounted air travel
• Great office building
• Great colleagues!
• Creating interesting work for a well known brand name

CAREER GOALS:

To progress in IT along a technical career path.