Jon S.
About Jon S.
Jon S. is the Chief Architect and VP of Architecture at Anaplan, with a background in engineering and architecture spanning over two decades. He has held significant positions at IBM and Cognos, contributing to advancements in financial planning technologies and educational programs in analytics.
Current Role at Anaplan
Jon S. serves as the Chief Architect and Vice President of Architecture at Anaplan. He has held this position since 2023, contributing to the company's architectural strategy and technical direction. His extensive experience in engineering and architecture supports Anaplan's mission to enhance business planning and performance management solutions.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Prior to his current role, Jon S. worked at Anaplan as the Director of Engineering from 2016 to 2024. In this capacity, he oversaw engineering teams and initiatives, focusing on the development and implementation of innovative solutions. He also served as Release Manager at Anaplan from 2014 to 2016, where he managed product releases and ensured quality standards.
Career at IBM
Jon S. has a significant background at IBM, where he held multiple roles. He was a Senior Architect for Cognos Financial Performance Management from 2009 to 2014, contributing to the development of client technologies and modeling tools for the TM1 OLAP toolset. He also played a key role in establishing Cognos Enterprise Planning as a market leader in financial planning products. Earlier, he was a Director at Cognos, an IBM Company, from 2003 to 2008.
Educational Background
Jon S. studied at the University of York, where he earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science and Statistics from 1988 to 1991. He also attended Kingswood School in Bath. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his expertise in analytics and technology.
Advisory Role and Contributions
Jon S. serves on the advisory board for the Warwick Masters in Business Analytics and Consulting Course. He developed an educational module on Analytics in Practice for IBM UK, which is now delivered at Manchester and Warwick Business Schools. His contributions reflect his commitment to advancing education in analytics and consulting.