A practiced all round Architect possessing a wealth of experience in the UK and internationally delivering strategic architectures that pragmatically support business objectives. Client facing with strong communication skills who is able to influence and inspire at all levels. A delivery focused leader who is able to develop and manage complex enterprise solutions with a strong track record working in all phases of IT projects in a number of different business areas. Expert change agent and initiative problem solver with natural adaptability and rapid learning. Full understanding of structured methodologies and experience with the TOGAF architectural framework. A trusted individual with great ability to simplify complex technical messages and proven ability to deliver fit for purpose IT solutions.

Head of Solution Architecture @ From October 2015 to Present (3 months) London, United KingdomPrincipal Solutions Architect | Omni-channel Commerce @ Responsible for defining and executing the Vision of John Lewis Omni-Channel technology and application strategy aligned with the 7 year Business objectives. Leading a team of architects delivering strategy and roadmaps covering a wide portfolio across the commerce selling channels, Mobile & Tablet, Order Management, Product, Customer and Call Centre. Creating actionable plans to inform budgets and group planning as well as guiding and contributing to the current projects and programmes. Leading and driving change and standardisation through the establishment and enforcement of Architectural processes and policies, influencing stakeholders in their decision processes and managing resource. Providing effective support and expertise to all engagements to ensure solution design is consistent with the Enterprise Architecture optimising solution delivery and overall benefit to the group. From November 2012 to October 2015 (3 years) London, United KingdomLead Architect | International Multi-Channel @ Lead Architect developing and executing the IT Systems and Data Strategy for the M&S International landscape. Lead the architecture of the International Multi-Channel programme delivering localised customer touch points using the Demandware commerce platform to support the M&S strategy of becoming a truly Multi-Channel International retailer. From December 2010 to November 2012 (2 years) System Architect @ During my time as an architect at M&S I have worked on key transformation programmes including: - SAP Retail ERP solution covering Finance, Design / Demand, POS Integration, Supply Chain, SAP Retail Store, SAP BI / Portal to support multiple International business models utilising a standard set of business processes. - A refresh of key elements of M&S’ integration and business intelligence platforms to support a period of sustained business growth. - Finance Transformation programme to redefind the M&S finance business process thorough replacement of legacy systems with SAP FI within a major overhaul of the finance group capability. From April 2006 to December 2010 (4 years 9 months) Solution Designer @ Principal Designer covering the system, data and technology landscape for the Finance area on a portfolio of 2-20 projects reporting to a portfolio manager and multiple project managers. From July 2004 to April 2006 (1 year 10 months) Systems Developer \ Designer @ System Developer and Designer specialising in web technologies and Microsoft SQL for a number of finance projects. From July 2002 to July 2004 (2 years 1 month) Systems Developer @ Systems Developer within the Direct IT department of Marks and Spencer working on supply chain and fulfilment systems. From September 2000 to July 2002 (1 year 11 months)

Maths, Computer Science, Business Studies, Spanish @ Orpington of Further Education From 1997 to 1999 Welling School From 1992 to 1997 David Perez is skilled in: Enterprise Architecture, Application Architecture, Multi-channel Retail, Integration, SAP Retail, International Business, China Business Development, IT Strategy, IT Governance, IT Transformation, Enterprise Integration, Governance, E-commerce, Strategy, Stakeholder Management