Ed Guest
About Ed Guest
Ed Guest serves as the VP of Engineering at Lead Forensics, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in software development and management, having held various roles at Nokia and possessing expertise in a wide range of technologies.
Work at Lead Forensics
Ed Guest has been serving as the Vice President of Engineering at Lead Forensics since 2022. In this role, he oversees engineering operations and contributes to the development of innovative solutions. His leadership focuses on enhancing product offerings and ensuring the effective implementation of engineering strategies.
Previous Experience at Nokia
Ed Guest held multiple positions at Nokia over a span of several years. He worked as a Senior Software Engineer from 2001 to 2003, followed by roles as Software Project Manager from 2003 to 2006, Programme Manager from 2006 to 2008, Head of Product Definition from 2008 to 2009, Head of Portfolio Management from 2009 to 2011, and Senior Manager of Strategy Development from 2011 to 2012. His diverse roles contributed to his extensive experience in software development and project management.
Education and Expertise
Ed Guest earned a Master of Engineering (MEng) degree in Electronic Engineering from the University of Southampton, studying from 1995 to 1999. He possesses expertise in various technologies, including Azure/Cloud, C#, .NET, C++, HTML5, Typescript, JavaScript, React, Redux, SignalR, REDIS, SQL, Microservices, PHP, and Java. His technical skills support his leadership in engineering.
Leadership and Methodologies
Ed Guest has a strong track record in transitioning teams to Agile and DevOps methodologies. He has experience leading the full software lifecycle from concept to commercial product operation and support. His leadership capabilities include managing multi-site software organizations with over 80 personnel and setting technology strategies.
Information and Data Security Initiatives
Ed Guest has extensive experience in leading information and data security initiatives for both companies and products. His focus on security ensures that engineering practices align with industry standards and protect organizational assets.