Jeremy Syme
About Jeremy Syme
Jeremy Syme is an Engineering Manager at Bluetooth SIG, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in music education and extensive experience in software development and engineering management, having held various leadership roles in multiple organizations over the years.
Work at Bluetooth SIG
Jeremy Syme has been serving as Engineering Manager at Bluetooth SIG since 2021. In this role, he has presented the team process and structure as a model for other engineering teams, highlighting effective leadership and innovation. He has also led a foundational transformation for three newly formed teams, which continues to yield unexpected benefits. Additionally, he has driven the adoption of a modern microservices architecture, showcasing his expertise in contemporary software development practices.
Previous Roles and Experience
Before his current position, Jeremy Syme held multiple roles at Bluetooth SIG, including Senior Technical Program Manager from 2018 to 2021 and Director of Systems Engineering from 2015 to 2018. His earlier experience includes working at Physio-Control, Inc. as a Web Application Developer and Sr. IT Business System Analyst from 1999 to 2008. He also served as Director of Professional Services at Allyis from 2010 to 2012 and Director of Delivery at Attunix from 2012 to 2015.
Education and Expertise
Jeremy Syme studied Music Education at the University of Puget Sound, where he achieved a Bachelor of Music (BM). He also holds a Master of Arts (MA) in Communication from Washington State University. His educational background supports his extensive experience in engineering management and software development, contributing to his leadership capabilities in technical environments.
Achievements in Software Development
Throughout his career, Jeremy Syme has facilitated significant improvements in software development processes. Notably, he reduced production code release time from over 10 days to 1-3 days by enhancing collaboration among product, engineering, and operations teams. He also successfully reduced production regressions to effectively zero through targeted process improvements, demonstrating his commitment to quality and efficiency in software delivery.