Jen Devonshire
About Jen Devonshire
Jen Devonshire is a Manager of Infrastructure Engineering at Anaplan, with over 12 years of experience in Data Platforms. Her career includes roles at various organizations, including BAE Systems, Aviva, and Accenture, where she has focused on consulting and solution development.
Current Role at Anaplan
Jen Devonshire serves as the Manager of Infrastructure Engineering at Anaplan, a position she has held since 2022. In this role, she oversees engineering teams and ensures the effective implementation of infrastructure solutions. Her responsibilities include acting as a liaison between engineering and product teams, as well as engaging with both internal and external customers to enhance service delivery.
Previous Experience in Engineering and Data Analysis
Before joining Anaplan, Jen Devonshire accumulated extensive experience in various analytical and engineering roles. She worked at BAE Systems Applied Intelligence as a Technical Lead from 2014 to 2018, and as a Technical Consultant from 2013 to 2014. Additionally, she served as a Technology Consultant at Accenture from 2010 to 2012 and held roles at RSA and Marks and Spencer, focusing on data analysis and migration.
Educational Background in Mathematics
Jen Devonshire studied at Durham University, where she earned a Master of Mathematics (MMath) degree, specializing in Mathematics, Statistics, and Operational Research from 2005 to 2009. Prior to that, she attended Conyers from 1998 to 2005, where she completed her foundational education.
Expertise in Data Platforms
With over 12 years of experience in Data Platforms, Jen Devonshire specializes in consulting, Software as a Service (SaaS), and in-house solution development. She has led teams in Big Data ETL, Business Intelligence (BI), and product implementations, focusing on enhancing business self-service capabilities and improving customer experience.
Career Timeline and Roles
Jen Devonshire's career spans multiple organizations and roles. She began her professional journey as a Marker in the Department of Mathematics at Durham University from 2008 to 2009. She then transitioned to various positions, including a Data Migration Analyst at AstraZeneca and a Life and MI Data Platform Development Lead at Aviva from 2018 to 2021, before taking on her current role at Anaplan.