Alan Cecchini Alan Cecchini is an SAP Architect at Newcastle University where he has helped deliver many implementation projects, most recently playing a lead role in the University’s successful conversion to S/4HANA. He has over 21 years of experience developing, configuring, managing and architecting SAP solutions across many lines of business within a higher education setting. Alan specializes in application and interface development within complex enterprise system landscapes. He is passionate about leveraging technology innovations to deliver business transformation. Being a lifelong learner and avid reader he loves to keep abreast of IT industry developments.