Jean Du Plessis
About Jean Du Plessis
Jean Du Plessis is a Senior Engineering Manager at Upbound, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering management and development, having held various roles at companies such as Sourcegraph, GitLab, and Quirk.
Work at Upbound
Jean Du Plessis has served as a Senior Engineering Manager at Upbound since 2022. In this role, he manages teams that focus on the open-source Crossplane ecosystem. He contributes to the development of the Crossplane framework and its provider ecosystem, ensuring a healthy project community. His position is remote, allowing him to collaborate with a diverse team of professionals.
Mentorship at Plato
In addition to his role at Upbound, Jean Du Plessis has been a mentor at Plato since 2021. He provides guidance and support to individuals seeking to enhance their skills and advance in their careers. His experience in engineering management adds value to the mentorship program, helping mentees navigate their professional journeys.
Previous Experience at Sourcegraph
Jean Du Plessis worked at Sourcegraph as the Director of Engineering from 2021 to 2022. Prior to this role, he served as an Engineering Manager at Sourcegraph from 2020 to 2021. His responsibilities included overseeing engineering teams and facilitating project development in a remote work environment.
Career at GitLab Inc.
Jean Du Plessis held multiple positions at GitLab Inc. He was a Frontend Engineering Manager in 2019 for a brief period and later served as an Engineering Manager for the Static Site Editor from 2019 to 2020. His roles involved managing engineering teams and contributing to product development in the Cape Town Area, South Africa.
Educational Background
Jean Du Plessis studied Software and Web Development at Smartsource, where he achieved a Diploma in 2003. His education laid the foundation for his career in technology and engineering, equipping him with essential skills in software development.