Nigel Peace
About Nigel Peace
Nigel Peace is the Director of Site Reliability Engineering at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2023. He has extensive experience in IT operations and compliance, having held various leadership roles in companies such as JELD-WEN and Diligent Corporation, and he is interested in artificial intelligence and cross-cultural leadership.
Work at Anaplan
Nigel Peace currently serves as the Director of Site Reliability Engineering at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2023. In this role, he oversees the reliability and performance of Anaplan's systems, ensuring optimal service delivery. Prior to this, he worked as the Manager of Site Reliability Engineering at the same company from 2021 to 2023, where he contributed to enhancing operational efficiency and system resilience.
Previous Experience in IT Operations
Before joining Anaplan, Nigel Peace held various significant roles in IT operations. He worked at JELD-WEN, Inc. as the Head of IT Operations and Compliance for JELD-WEN Australia from 2006 to 2015. He also served as the Site Reliability Engineer Director at Diligent Corporation from 2019 to 2021 and as the Production Operations Manager there from 2017 to 2019. Earlier in his career, he was the Head of IT for the Angola Project at Crown Agents from 2001 to 2006.
Education and Expertise
Nigel Peace studied Information Technology at the University of Southern Queensland, where he earned a degree in Business from 1992 to 1996. He also attended Liston College from 1980 to 1986. His educational background supports his expertise in IT operations and site reliability engineering, as well as his research interests in digital technology and strategic leadership.
Research Interests
Nigel Peace explores various research areas, including the practical applications of artificial intelligence to big data and long-term strategies. He investigates cross-cultural leadership, focusing on cultural intelligence and intercultural communication. Additionally, he studies the impact of Brexit on the commercial and digital landscape in Europe, the UK, and globally, and examines the concept of VUCA (volatility, uncertainty, complexity, and ambiguity) in digital technology.
Passion for Sci-Fi Literature
Nigel Peace has a notable interest in science fiction literature, particularly the works of Isaac Asimov. He is currently rereading Asimov's I, Robot series, reflecting his passion for the genre and its themes related to technology and society.