Jason Leonard

Experience

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  XenServer

  Dec 2022 - now

  Senior Engineering Operations Manager

  Currently leading a team of highly skilled professionals with a focus on DevOps, Cloud and on-prem infrastructure. I am very much a hands-on manager, actively involved in both strategic planning and day-to-day operations. My key responsibilities include:Team Leadership: Guiding and mentoring my team, fostering a collaborative and high-performing environment.Operational Management: Overseeing all aspects of product delivery, ensuring smooth and efficient service both internally and for our external customers.Budgetary Control: Managing budgets effectively to optimize resource allocation and achieve operational targets.Work Planning & Execution: Developing and implementing comprehensive work plans through agile methods to meet project deadlines and organizational goals.Communication & Collaboration: Communicating effectively with stakeholders at all levels of the organization, utilizing written reports, presentations, and other communication channels.Key technologies/tools: Azure, Kubernetes, Python, Terraform, Ansible, Sunbird dcTrack and PowerIQ.During this role, my team and I successfully delivered a complex data centre rebuild project in London with a tight deadline, resulting in a 60% reduction in operating costs and improved working conditions for the team. Show less