Jon Bell
About Jon Bell
Jon Bell is a Demand & Release Manager at AXIS Capital in London, England, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in release management, having held various roles at multiple organizations, including Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty and Steria.
Work at AXIS Capital
Jon Bell has served as the Demand & Release Manager at AXIS Capital since 2022. He has held this position for two years in London, England. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Release Manager at AXIS from 2019 to 2022, accumulating three years of experience in release management within the organization.
Previous Experience in Release Management
Jon Bell has extensive experience in release management across various organizations. He worked at Allianz Global Corporate & Specialty (AGCS) as a Release Governance and Planning Manager from 2017 to 2019. He also served as a Release Analyst at AGCS from 2014 to 2017. His earlier roles include Release Manager positions at Steria and Computacenter in 2010, and as a Release Management Team Leader at Savvis and Transport for London between 2011 and 2014.
Education and Expertise
Jon Bell has pursued various educational qualifications in IT and management. He studied at the Information Systems Examinations Board, achieving Intermediate and Foundation levels in IT Service Management between 2007 and 2013. He also completed a Practitioner level in Prince 2 from The APM Group Limited in 2006 and obtained a Foundation in COBIT 5 from APMG in 2016.
Background in IT Management
Jon Bell has a diverse background in IT management, with experience in managing virtual teams and implementing improvements in Release Management practices. His roles have included being an outsourced Release Management provider for a Global Asset Management business, a large Government department, and a major Communications company. He has a broad knowledge of management practices applicable to various roles.
Skills in Governance and Planning
Jon Bell has been responsible for ensuring appropriate governance in Release Management. He has a working knowledge of Test and Environment Management, which complements his experience in managing complex IT infrastructures. His skill set includes overseeing release processes and ensuring alignment with organizational standards.