From 806d3f08a9b37655ed4989eec7b0817a34893779 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jon Seager Date: Wed, 12 Feb 2025 13:28:42 +0000 Subject: [PATCH] content: update Canonical role information --- site/content/_index.md | 8 ++++---- site/content/cv.md | 28 +++++++++++++++++----------- 2 files changed, 21 insertions(+), 15 deletions(-) diff --git a/site/content/_index.md b/site/content/_index.md index 13d7983..f1aea54 100644 --- a/site/content/_index.md +++ b/site/content/_index.md @@ -4,12 +4,12 @@ I'm a technical leader and software engineer working for [Canonical](https://canonical.com) as VP Engineering. -At work my primary focus is leading the development of [Juju](https://juju.is) and the ecosystem of -[charms](https://charmhub.io), but my activities extend into leadership development and product -strategy. +At work my primary focus is leading the development of [Ubuntu](https://ubuntu.com) and +[Juju](https://juju.is), but my activities extend into leadership development and product +strategy across the board. In my own time, I'm a keen open source software advocate with long history of tinkering with the Linux desktop. I'm an insufferable petrolhead and a self-professed connoisseur of mountain bikes, -coffee, cocktails and Mexican food. +coffee, and Mexican food. I live with my wife and son in Bristol, UK. diff --git a/site/content/cv.md b/site/content/cv.md index 5f1b2e6..194882f 100644 --- a/site/content/cv.md +++ b/site/content/cv.md @@ -19,26 +19,30 @@ I'm heavily motivated by hard technical problems for good causes. #### VP Engineering May 21 - Present -As VP Engineering (Enterprise Solutions), I lead the development of [Juju] and the ecosystem of -[charms] that deliver an enterprise-grade data platform, observability platform, machine learning -operations platform and more. I also lead the Starcraft team, responsible for the delivery of -Canonical's "craft" tooling (snapcraft, charmcraft, rockcraft, etc.). +In January 2025, I was appointed the VP Engineering for [Ubuntu] at [Canonical], assuming +leadership of the Ubuntu Desktop, Server and Foundations teams. I wrote about this appointment and +my thoughts on it in [Engineering Ubuntu For The Next 20 Years]. -My technical reach extends beyond my own projects as a trusted advisor to those my junior and -senior. I'm frequently involved in engineering decisions behind Ubuntu, LXD, MAAS, Multipass and -Canonical Kubernetes. +Prior to that, I was VP Engineering for Charm Engineering, leading the development of [Juju] and +the ecosystem of [charms] that deliver an enterprise-grade data platform, observability platform, +machine learning operations platform and more. I also lead the Starcraft team, responsible for the +delivery of Canonical's "craft" tooling (snapcraft, charmcraft, rockcraft, etc.). + +My reach extends beyond my own projects as a trusted advisor to those my junior and +senior. I'm frequently involved in engineering decisions behind snapd, LXD, MAAS, Multipass and +Canonical Kubernetes. I'm also frequntly sought out as a mentor or coach for ICs and managers alike. My day-to-day focus is on the development of the directors, managers and senior ICs in my -organisation that enables them to move confidently and autonomously. I have grown the organisation -from around 25 to almost 100 in a little over two years, while maintaining high engagement across -the board. +organisation that enables them to move confidently and autonomously. I grew Charm Engineering from +around 25 to over 100 in three years, maintaining high engagement across the board. Outside of my product engineering responsibilities, I authored and rolled out a new employee levelling framework and promotion process company wide throughout 2023. I conceived and authored the Canonical Leadership Academy - a six-month course comprising a handbook, weekly Google Meet seminars and a workbook aimed at developing leaders across the company -to drive their teams more effectively and sustainably. The first cohort began in Nov 2023. +to drive their teams more effectively and sustainably. The first cohort began in Nov 2023, and +repeats every six months. #### Product Lead Mar 21 - May 21 @@ -106,3 +110,5 @@ You can contact me at [cv@sgrs.uk](mailto:cv@sgrs.uk) or on [Telegram](https://t [MWR InfoSecurity]: https://www.linkedin.com/company/mwr-infosecurity [ISC2]: https://www.isc2.org/certifications/cissp [IET]: https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-registration/chartered-engineer/ +[Ubuntu]: https://ubuntu.com +[Engineering Ubuntu For The Next 20 Years]: https://jnsgr.uk/2025/02/engineering-ubuntu-for-the-next-20-years/