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IT - PAUL WINCHCOMBE OM'78
What is your profession and current position?
I joined the Army straight from school and was fortunate enough to be an engineer, a logistician, an explosives officer and an IT Programme/Project Manager while reaching the rank of Lieutenant Colonel. On retirement I was an IT professional working for Nationwide Building Society as a Senior Programme Architect
How did Monkton get you ready for the world of work?
Monkton taught me self-resilience and to work with others while being me
What is your biggest professional achievement?
Delivering a deployed information system for the Armed Services for use in Iraq and Afghanistan to time, cost and quality to act as the information bearer for the new administration system.
What has been your most challenging professional moment?
Rendering safe my first improvised explosive device on my third day on an operational tour in Londonderry, Northern Ireland (when it all became a bit real)
What inspires and motivates you at work?
Problem solving and delivering great outcomes
What is one piece of advice you would like to share with pupils or OMs about getting into your profession?
Qualifications open doors but you have to stick at it to gain the experience and never over promise (you will get found out)