John Pailing

Enterprise Architect specialising in Cross Channel Retail with a strong development background into ATG, J2EE, SOA, BPM, EDA, REST, HTML5 and other technologies. Regardless of acroynms I mostly enjoy making peoples lives easier and providing value to those I work for by delivering simple IT. Constantly delivering incremental business value. Very intrested in the current trends towards Mobile, Social and Cloud in Retail. Also enjoying the new advances in lightweight java frameworks, simple reusable interopable API's and Responsive Design.

Currently working for Screwfix Direct, who are part of the Kingfisher Group. The leading providers of tools and fixings for Tradesman and serious DIYers in the UK with a first class, multiple award winning cross channel proposition and technology solution consisting of a growing estate of 200+ stores supported by Web, Mobile and Contact Centre.

Father of two of the funniest, Husband to one of the best. Living in the South West of England, where I enjoy Mountain Biking, Surfing, Windsurfing, Power Kiting, Kite Surfing, Wakeboarding, Slacklining and traveling around in our VW T5 Campervan.

"From my mind to yours, via a keyboard, screen, and a whole lot of cable ..."