Fan Chen

IT Architect - IBM

Graduated in:

1996

Course completed:

PhD in computing

Currently working for:

IBM

How long have you been working for this organisation?

10 years.

Position title and short job description:

IT Architect.

Working highlight so far:

Defined enterprise IT architecture and security architecture for some largest organisations in the world.

What are the things you enjoy most about your job?

Diversity - different projects in every three or four months.

An area in which you have needed assistance:

Capability for negotiation, persuasion and driving to success.

#1 tip for current students studying your course:

Concentrate on solving problems in the real world.