Conference Overview
esynergy is a proud sponsor of DiGiGov 2024.
The event aims to address the challenges and opportunities in transforming government services, enabling public sector organisations and departments to harness the power of technology to deliver efficient, citizen-centric services.
In-person
2024.09.24
Keynote address:
Beyond building faster horses, changing Defra's approach to digital delivery with CDP
11.40AM GovTech Stage:
Discover how Defra tackled the challenge of delivering digital services efficiently in this keynote talk. Tim Howard, Deputy Director Cross Cutting Services, Defra, sets the stage, sharing real world challenges and their significant impact. Ian Williams, Product Owner, Defra and Lead Associate, esynergy, will delve into the strategic approach: simplicity, iterative development, and federated ownership. Allen Fensome, Platform Architect, Defra unveils the tech: abstracted, automated, and user-centric. During the session, you will learn how the CDP platform has enabled rapid service deployment, cost-effective solutions, and empowered teams. The team will also cover how they continue to learn and work on maintaining focus and overcoming inertia. Join this keynote and explore a transformative journey, where innovation meets pragmatism, proving that building smarter solutions isn't just about speed—it's about redefining paradigms.
Featured Speakers
Allen Fensome
Platform ArchitectDEFRA and Lead Associate esynergy
Allen is an experienced architect and technology leader who is still very comfortable with hands on development. He has a wide knowledge of modern development practices and architectural patterns both at the software and service level as well as cloud infrastructure. He’s currently the Platform Architect at Defra working on CDP and a Lead Associate with esynergy.
Ian Williams
Product OwnerDEFRA and Lead Associateesynergy
Ian Williams is a Product Owner at Defra and Lead Associate with esynergy. He has worked on multiple digital platforms including HMRC MDTP, HMPO EBSA & Defra CDP.
Tim Howard
Deputy Director Cross Cutting ServicesDepartment for Environment Food and Rural Affairs (DEFRA)
As Deputy Director Cross Cutting Services I am responsible for setting standards and providing assurance for all Digital delivery. Delivering Developer Platform capabilities to enhance the software development experience within Defra. Also leading two Digital Transformation initiatives, tackling our paper forms backlog and a Pathfinder implementing improved ways of working,