TOGAF
Stephen Milsom
Solution Architect
West Malling,Kent
Summary
A highly experienced Solution Architect with in depth knowledge of both the Finance and Logistics business domains gathered over 20 years of in both industry and software sales and implementation across multiple industries and passionate about leveraging extensive ERP knowledge to drive business efficiency and success.
A Dynamic and engaging presenter with a proven ability to convey complex technical concepts to diverse audiences in a clear and compelling manner and am Skilled in developing and delivering presentations that not only inform but inspire stakeholders and decision-makers.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
2
2
Languages
Work History
Solution Architect
Infor
06.2023 - Current
- Lead value based discovery sessions with clients and prospects to understand business strategy, key business drivers and major pain points
- Lead Solution Consulting team with demo scripting, data prep and key value messaging
- Deliver powerful and engaging software demos to link key functionality to strategy and pain points identified
- Perform detailed follow up sessions, as required, to facilitate understanding of how software will align with business strategy
Principle Solution Consultant
Infor
06.2021 - 06.2023
- Leading function based discovery sessions to work with key business users at prospects or existing customer to understand and document their pain points.
- Prepare powerful and engaging software demos to answer identified pain points and show business value of adopting Infor's solutions
- Writing detailed and visually engaging responses to Requests for Proposal/Information that detail how Infor's solutions meet requirements specified
- Working with commercial colleagues to qualify Infor's fit to prospects Industry and requirements
Senior Solution Architect
Infor
06.2019 - 06.2021
- Led implementation of Infor CloudSuite for some of Infor's largest customers in Aerospace & Defense and Automotive sectors.
- Responsible for solution design, interfaces design, software extension specification and reporting/BI.
- Understanding key metrics and drivers behind business case for projects and ensuring that value is delivered
- Implementation workshop planning, requirements gathering, coaching of junior team members and leading conference room pilots to demonstrate future state solution to key stakeholders
Senior Solution Consultant
Infor
12.2016 - 06.2019
- Functional lead for Finance on several key Infor projects in UK and North America
- Created proofs of concept future state solutions, supporting customers with data capture and configuration to facilitate greater understanding of software capabilities.
- Delivered professional presentations to clients showcasing product capabilities and benefits, leading to successful upselling opportunities.
- Requirements gathering for reporting, interface and extensibility requirements, supporting testing and eventual deployment to prototype
Business Systems Manager
HoMedics Group Ltd.
06.2014 - 12.2016
- Key liaison between business and IT, providing support and identifying opportunities to maximise business benefit delivered by system landscape.
- Optimized business processes by identifying and implementing strategic system improvements.
- Led successful software migration projects with thorough planning and execution strategies.
- Created detailed documentation outlining processes, policies, procedures, roles, and responsibilities within Business Systems Management function.
Education
Master of Arts - Management Studies
Kingston University
Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Managment Studies
Kingston University
Kingston Upon Thames, United Kingdom 04.2001 -
Skills
Self Motivation
Critical Thinking
Process evaluation
Problem-Solving
Requirements Gathering
Problem-solving aptitude
Communication and Team Collaboration
Professionalism
Business Process Analysis
Active Listening
Business solutions
Software
SQL
ERP - Finance
ERP - Logistics
Certification
TOGAF, Practitioner
Timeline
Solution Architect
Infor
06.2023 - Current
Principle Solution Consultant
Infor
06.2021 - 06.2023
TOGAF, Practitioner
07-2019
Senior Solution Architect
Infor
06.2019 - 06.2021
Senior Solution Consultant
Infor
12.2016 - 06.2019
Business Systems Manager
HoMedics Group Ltd.
06.2014 - 12.2016
Master of Arts - Management Studies
Kingston University
04.2001 -
Postgraduate Diploma - Managment Studies
Kingston University
04.2001 -
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