Jethro Eastwood
About Jethro Eastwood
Jethro Eastwood is a Workplace Services Manager at QBE Insurance, where he has worked since 2015. He has a background in IT management and team leadership, with experience at various organizations including Metaswitch Networks and John Lewis.
Current Role as Workplace Services Manager
Jethro Eastwood has been serving as the Workplace Services Manager at QBE Insurance since 2015. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing workplace services and ensuring efficient operations within the organization. His position is based in Sydney, New South Wales, Australia, where he has been instrumental in managing various workplace initiatives.
Career at QBE Insurance Group
Jethro Eastwood has an extensive career at QBE Insurance, where he held multiple leadership roles. He worked as a Team Leader in Distributed Production Management from 2007 to 2010, followed by a role as Team Leader for Distributed Platforms from 2011 to 2015. Additionally, he served as Team Leader for Enterprise Storage & Distributed Production Management for eight months in 2010-2011. His tenure at QBE Insurance spans over eight years, showcasing his commitment to the organization.
Educational Background in Mathematics
Jethro Eastwood studied at the University of Cambridge from 1993 to 1996, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Mathematics. This educational background has provided him with a strong analytical foundation that supports his professional roles in technology and management.
Previous Experience in IT Management
Before joining QBE Insurance, Jethro Eastwood worked at Metaswitch Networks as an IT Manager from 2001 to 2006. He also held the position of Senior Server Engineer at John Lewis from 1997 to 2000. These roles contributed to his expertise in IT management and team leadership.
Skills and Specializations
Jethro Eastwood possesses strong skills in motivating and developing staff, as well as team building. He specializes in driving process improvements and enhancing communications within teams. His technical expertise includes proficiency in EMC VMAX, NetApp, VMWare ESX, XenApp, XenDesktop, and various virtualization technologies.