Q . WHAT ARE YOU DOING TO IMPROVE YOUR OPERATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY ?
» My role is a global one , engaging across multiple time zones , cultures and varied user groups , which makes it enjoyably unpredictable .
Endava has signed up to the Race to Zero pledge , and we work with our partners to ensure sustainability in energy use , as well as in how the components for the devices and infrastructure are sourced . We maximise the life of the devices we use and ensure they are recycled appropriately . These are , however , only some of the actions we need to take .
The volume of data is something that needs to be addressed , namely copies of data . The more copies there are , the more storage and power is required to manage them . Managing the solution is going to require both behavioural changes and technological solutions .
Q . WHAT HAVE BEEN YOUR GREATEST CHALLENGES WITHIN YOUR ROLE ?
» The role of a technology leader has changed dramatically over the years . Many of us struggled with the transition from technical leadership to business leadership .
Technology leaders are expected to understand how every part of the business operates , what the future trends will be , link the commercial and the operational , as well as retain the technical knowledge . Getting the balance between all these demands can be challenging , and I certainly do not get it right all the time .
Being able to recognise when a rebalance is required and acting on it is one of the biggest challenges I would identify with .
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