Peter Thompson
About Peter Thompson
Peter Thompson serves as the End User Device Team Leader at Linklaters, where he manages software and firmware release processes for end user devices. He has over 20 years of experience in enterprise systems management and leads a team of 14 engineers across multiple locations.
Work at Linklaters
Peter Thompson has been employed at Linklaters since 2004, where he currently holds the position of End User Device Team Leader. In this role, he manages software and firmware release processes for end user devices. He also oversees the central management of mobile phone devices for over 6000 end users utilizing a Mobile Device Management (MDM) solution. Additionally, he contributes to the development of the Technology roadmap at Linklaters. His responsibilities include managing over 3000 mobile devices and their VPN connections to corporate systems, ensuring optimal service delivery through collaboration with software and hardware vendors.
Previous Experience
Prior to his tenure at Linklaters, Peter Thompson worked at IFDS as a Technical Team Leader from 1999 to 2004 for five years. He also served as a Consultant at Norwich Union International from 1998 to 1999 for one year. His experience in these roles has contributed to his expertise in managing technical teams and overseeing complex systems.
Education and Expertise
Peter Thompson studied Electronic Engineering at the University of Reading, where he achieved a BEng (Hons) 2.1 from 1988 to 1991. He also attended Bedford School from 1983 to 1988 and Kingshott School in Hitchin from 1977 to 1983. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in engineering principles, which he applies in his current roles.
Team Leadership and Management
As End User Device Team Leader at Linklaters, Peter Thompson leads a multi-disciplined team of 14 skilled engineers with representation in the UK, Hong Kong, Munich, and Warsaw. His leadership involves managing software and firmware release processes and ensuring effective communication and collaboration among team members across different locations.
Technical Responsibilities
Peter Thompson is responsible for the Windows 10 endpoint gold image operating system builds at Linklaters. He manages the software and firmware release processes for end user devices and oversees the management of mobile devices, ensuring that over 6000 end users have access to reliable and efficient technology solutions.