Hello there – I’m Mark, Managing Director at Anglian IT and Scanning Solutions, and unofficial herder of electrons, cats, and occasionally, servers that don’t behave. It’s a thrilling time — the sort of thrilling that involves spreadsheets, legacy systems, and the occasional flash of actual progress. My fascination with technology began in a time before the internet arrived in your toaster. Back then, the local library was my gateway to the arcane world of tech: a treasure trove of DK encyclopedias and circuit diagrams that felt as magical to me as any fantasy tome. While other kids were building castles from LEGO, I was building Franken-devices from old VCRs, hoovers, and whatever else bin day had to offer. I lived on a street where Thursdays were like Boxing Day for budding tinkerers — a parade of half-broken machines just waiting to be dissected. Naturally, when my family finally got a home PC, I was enthralled — right up until it inevitably stopped working. Lacking the funds for professional help and armed with a deep sense of curiosity (and probably a flathead screwdriver), I decided to fix it myself. Turns out, a PC is really just a very polite jigsaw puzzle — one that occasionally bites back if you forget to unplug it. Fast forward a few years, and I found myself working in a local off-license. The EPOS systems there were roughly the same vintage as the Spice Girls’ debut album. I couldn’t help myself — I upgraded the hardware in my spare time, just for the joy of making something better. That small act of rebellion (and improvement) was a turning point. I realised I wanted to pursue a career in IT — even if the gatekeepers insisted on a degree. So I got one. Sort of. I enrolled full-time in Computer Science and Mathematics with The Open University… while also working full-time. (I do not recommend this. Side effects include lack of sleep and a deep existential bond with coffee.) But it worked. I added “currently studying” to my CV, gave my job title a light polish, and one day, I got the call. An interview at Enterprise Consulting. They weren’t looking for someone with all the answers — just someone willing to ask the right questions and figure things out. That was me in a nutshell. I started on the service desk and gradually grew into development, project leadership, and client management. I earned a bit of a reputation for solving just about anything — especially the things no one else wanted to touch. Ten years passed in the blink of an eye (albeit a blink filled with code, caffeine, and the occasional system meltdown). Then came the pandemic. Like many, my boss took stock of life and decided it was time to step back. A few of us stepped forward. Together, we took on the challenge of running the company — directors, owners, and learners all at once. Five years later, I’ve taken the reins fully and am now steering Enterprise Consulting into its next chapter. It’s been quite a journey — from bin-day scavenger to Managing Director — but one constant remains: a love of solving problems, learning new things, and making technology just a little less confusing for everyone else.