Jason Cousins
About Jason Cousins
Jason Cousins is an Information Technology Lead at Derivco, with a career spanning over two decades in IT service delivery and management. He has extensive experience in operational management, people management, and is an enthusiast in drone technology and racing.
Work at Derivco
Jason Cousins has been serving as the Information Technology Lead at Derivco since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing IT operations and ensuring the effective delivery of technology services. His position involves managing teams and projects to align with the company's strategic objectives.
Previous Experience at Aspen Pharma Group
Before joining Derivco, Jason worked at Aspen Pharma Group from 2018 to 2022. He held the position of Service Domain Lead, where he focused on collaboration and workspace services. His role involved managing service delivery and operational processes within the organization, contributing to the efficiency of IT services.
Career Background in IT Management
Jason's career in IT management includes significant roles at BT and Dimension Data. He served as Field Services Manager at BT from 2015 to 2017, overseeing field operations. At Dimension Data, he held two positions: Operations Manager from 2004 to 2010 and Client Contract Manager from 2010 to 2015, where he managed client relationships and operational delivery.
Education and Professional Development
Jason Cousins has pursued various educational qualifications to enhance his expertise. He achieved his MCSE certification from Training Connection in 1999. In 2013, he completed an NQF 6 qualification at USB-ED. He also completed his Matric at Springs Boys High from 1992 to 1997.
Drone Racing Hobby and Community Engagement
Jason is actively engaged in the FPV Drone Racing community, participating in events in Durban and sharing his insights on platforms like Facebook. He enjoys freestyle flying and cinematography with drones, owns five drones, and recommends simulators like DRL Simulator for practice. His interest in drone technology includes extensive research and building his own drones.