Jon Dodkins
About Jon Dodkins
Jon Dodkins serves as the Head of Platform at Birdie, a position he has held since 2024. He has extensive experience in technology and product development, having worked in various roles at OVO Energy and other organizations.
Work at Birdie
Jon Dodkins has been serving as the Head of Platform at Birdie since 2024. In this role, he focuses on enhancing platform capabilities and addressing customer needs as they scale. His experience in product development and technology operations informs his approach to platform management.
Previous Experience at OVO Energy
Jon Dodkins has held multiple roles at OVO Energy, including Head of Engineering - Group Platforms, Engineering Director - Infrastructure and Engineering Enablement, and Senior Manager - Enterprise Technology. His tenure at OVO Energy spanned several years, during which he contributed to significant IT transformation programs and improved technology operations.
Consulting and Coaching Background
Before joining Birdie, Jon worked as a Product Development Consultant and Team Coach at Headforwards. His role involved advising teams on product strategies and enhancing their operational capabilities. He has also provided guidance to early-stage startups on software strategy and organizational design.
Experience in Public Sector
Jon Dodkins has experience in the public sector, having worked at the Ministry of Education of New Zealand as a Senior Service Delivery Manager and Senior IT Analyst. He also served as Change Manager for Digital Cornwall at Cornwall Council. His roles involved managing service delivery and implementing digital transformation initiatives.
Specialization in Technology and Problem-Solving
Jon specializes in areas such as DevOps, Site Reliability Engineering (SRE), Developer Experience, and Platform Engineering. He has a keen interest in the intersection of human systems and problem-solving, particularly as customer demand scales. His expertise encompasses addressing challenges across the software development lifecycle.