Issue 27

Alan Monnox

What do you do?

I’m the Southern Practice Lead for Enterprise Applications.

How do you make a difference?

My role at Intergen draws upon two distinct skill-sets: solution architecture and management. I have a strong background in enterprise and solution architecture, so I often get to wear the architect’s hat. I’m always looking to ensure our solutions delight our customers, while at the same time ensuring we achieve the business outcomes they desire.

We have to work to budgets and timeframes, so when I’m wearing the hat of a Practice Lead, I ensure our project teams have the skills and expertise necessary to deliver great solutions on time and within budget.

What do you love about your job?

I love having the opportunity to learn something new every day. But in many ways this represents the best and worst parts of the IT industry – while it’s great to learn new stuff, it is also frustrating that the rate of change is continual. The key is embracing the changes that move us forward but avoiding the technology churn that offers little or no value. This means that while we have to really know our stuff in terms of the latest technology and trends, our focus must always be on providing clients with practical business solutions.