So goodbye 2021 - a year were I could count the number of times I went into the office on a single hand. Technology at my workplace has established a new order for when we do return - a minimum 2x days a month in the office, though we’re welcome to go in more if we choose. I’ve had the fortune to change roles in the last 12 months - handing over the reins of the API platform to talented colleagues and new starters to enable a shift into the Architecture world. It’s something I’ve had to juggle alongside engineering concerns for the last couple of years and really needs additional focus within the company to be successful.
In terms of mission it continues to be making technology simple to understand, tied back to business value and with approachable staff to support doing things quickly and safely. I’m also looking forward to reaching double figures in terms of ‘working in the office’ days and helping some of the major programmes get to Minimal Viable Product stage and beyond.