Leigh Brown
About Leigh Brown
Leigh Brown serves as the Global IT Operations Manager at Corsearch, where he has worked since 2021, specializing in device and application management using Intune. He leads a diverse IT Operations team across six countries and has extensive experience in project management and Agile methodologies.
Work at Corsearch
Leigh Brown has been serving as the Global IT Operations Manager at Corsearch since 2021. In this role, he oversees a geographically diverse IT Operations team that spans six countries, including the UK, United States, Belgium, Netherlands, Portugal, and India. His responsibilities include device and application management, utilizing Intune for Mobile Device Management (MDM) and Mobile Application Management (MAM). He employs Atlassian tools such as Jira Service Management and Confluence to monitor service tickets and manage projects effectively. Brown has also implemented Agile methodologies within the team, incorporating practices such as Epics, Sprints, and bi-weekly Stand-ups to enhance operational efficiency.
Education and Expertise
Leigh Brown's educational background includes studying Business Studies at the University of Wales, where he earned a BA (Hons) in 2008. Prior to that, he attended John Ruskin Sixth Form College from 1991 to 1994, achieving A-Levels in Business Studies and Art. His expertise extends to leveraging both On-Prem Active Directory (AD) and Azure Active Directory (AD) for IT operations, showcasing his proficiency in managing diverse IT environments.
Background
Before joining Corsearch, Leigh Brown held various positions in the IT sector. He worked as an IT Officer and Support Manager at TC Facilities Management from 2015 to 2017. Prior to that, he was employed at Babcock 4S as an ICT Consultant from 2012 to 2015. His earlier experience includes a nine-year tenure at Logica UK as part of the Programme Management Office from 2003 to 2012, and a role as Project Coordinator at Atkins from 2000 to 2003.
Professional Skills
Leigh Brown specializes in device and application management, particularly using Intune for MDM and MAM. He is skilled in utilizing Atlassian tools, including Jira Service Management and Confluence, for project management and service ticket monitoring. His experience with Agile methodologies allows him to implement practices that enhance team collaboration and operational efficiency. Brown's knowledge of both On-Prem AD and Azure AD further supports his capabilities in managing IT operations across diverse environments.