John Bates

John Bates is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in architecture and solutions design. Currently serving as a Senior Architect at Xero since January 2023, John previously held key positions at Kainos as Solutions Architect Manager and at Barclays in various roles, including Enterprise Architect and Lead Solutions Architect. John's expertise spans cloud technology, enterprise strategy, and agile delivery, with a strong focus on regulatory projects and stakeholder engagement. John's educational background includes a BSc in Computer Science from the University of Leicester and a BTEC National Diploma in ICT Practitioners from Stratford-upon-Avon College.