Solution Design Authority (SDA)

The purpose of the Solution Design Authority was to oversee and approve the proposed solutions for enterprise wide digital projects across the University, ensuring that the solutions adhere to overarching University wide frameworks such as digital master plan, IT Enterprise Architecture principles and framework. 

In addition to approving proposed solutions for enterprise wide digital projects, this committee approved all technology solutions introduced into the University environment, including any significant changes to current software, applications of infrastructure.

Please visit the DMP Delivery SharePoint site for more information on the current governance framework and links to other committees.

Committee meeting cycle:

The frequency of the SDA meetings was set every six weeks from February to November, or as per out of session arrangements nominated by the chair. 

Meeting Dates and News:

This committee is no longer active, please visit the DMP Delivery SharePoint site for News from past meetings.

Members

  • Steven Fox, Associate Director, Infrastructure, Information Technology Services
  • Jochen Trumpf, Software Innovation Institute, CECS (University Representative)
  • April Weiss, Associate Director, Applications, Information Technology Services
  • Leone Nurbasari, Associate Director, Prospective Student Analytics, Planning & Service Performance
  • Jonathan Churchill, Chief Information Officer (Chair)
  • Shankar Arjunan, Chief Enterprise Architect

Invitees

  • Matthew McGowan, Enterprise Architect
  • Adam Reed, Solution Architect, Project Delivery & Engagement, Information Technology Services
  • David Howse, Manager, Cyber Engineering

Secretariat

  • Adam Reed, Solution Architect, Project Delivery & Engagement, Information Technology Services
The committee is no longer active.