Mark Halstead BSc(Hons) MBCS

Experience

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  Electronic Data Systems

  Jan 2002 - Sept 2008

  Working on a Government Contact. Identifying solutions for problems that do not lend them self for a standard IT rollout Working on a large IT roll outs, On various projects such as DWP, Court Services, Inland Revenue and Barclays.This could be coverting the customer requirements in to a product that could be deployed.This covered:-Software & Harware allocation.Environmental Surveys.Designing Comms rooms.

  • Site Solution Engineer

    Apr 2006 - Sept 2008

  • Infrastructure Engineer

    Jan 2002 - Apr 2006
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  HP

  Apr 2008 - Nov 2015

  Working on a Government Contact. Identifying solutions for problems that do not lend them self for a standard IT rollout

  • Integration Architect on the Rolls-Royce Account

    Oct 2013 - Nov 2015

  • Site Solution Engineer

    Apr 2008 - Oct 2013
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  HP Enterprise Services

  Nov 2015 - Apr 2017

  Information Systems Architect (Expert)
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  DXC Technology

  Apr 2017 - now

  At DXC Technology, our updated role emphasizes a client-first approach. This position is dedicated to understanding and addressing the unique needs of our clients, ensuring that our solutions are customised to drive their success. By prioritising client satisfaction and building strong relationships, this role is pivotal in delivering exceptional value and supporting clients in achieving their business objectives. Working with Rolls-Royce to support and deliver IT transformation. The role of the Lead Architect is taking the Smart Factory blueprint and designing it into customer factories (one, many or all). The designs will cover one of the solution building blocks to all the building blocks.The role is key to ensuring DXC’s solution works for the client both functionally and affordably. The role is the owner of the technical solution being proposed in the Discovery and Design projects with the role reporting to the Smart Factory Chief Technologist. Currently working with Rolls-Royce. Working to support and deliver IT transformation with in Civil aerospace.

  • Client Technology Lead at RBSL and BAE

    Oct 2024 - now

  • RBSL - Global Account Technical Lead

    Jan 2024 - Oct 2024

  • Domain Architect on the Rolls-Royce Account

    Sept 2021 - Aug 2024

  • Smart Factory Lead Architect

    Feb 2021 - Sept 2021

  • Domain Architect for Civil on the Rolls-Royce Account

    Apr 2020 - Sept 2021

  • Domain Architect for Production Systems on the Rolls-Royce Account

    Mar 2019 - Apr 2020

  • Solutions Architect on the Rolls-Royce Account

    Apr 2017 - Mar 2019