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Jon Rennie
Practice Manager - Networks & Security at SCC
Jon Rennie is an accomplished IT Manager specializing in Infrastructure and Networks, with a proven track record in driving transformational change at technical and organizational levels. With a focus on cost optimization and agile methodologies, Jon has led significant savings of well over £100m annually in IT functions.
He excels in leading, managing, motivating, and mentoring individuals, emphasizing teamwork and collaboration. Jon is well-versed in agile principles and proficient in embedding agile methodologies in large organizations with substantial IT legacies. His expertise extends to creating and managing outsourcing deals and hybrid teams, optimizing outsourcing benefits while maintaining control.
Jon is a specialist in leading geographically diverse teams, establishing and relocating teams across multiple sites, and developing remote working setups and the associated technology. He is a seasoned speaker at industry events, discussing technical and organizational IT roles in modern enterprises.
An engineer at heart, Jon holds Cisco Certified Network Professional (CCNP™) and Cisco Certified Design Professional (CCDP™) certifications for over two decades, alongside being a Microsoft Certified Professional. His extensive project management experience includes overseeing data center relocations and managing organizational changes resulting from acquisitions, mergers, and business divestitures.
Jon's educational background includes studies in Physics, Mathematics, and Computer Science at Wyggeston Collegiate. Previous roles include Practice Manager at SCC, Head of Infrastructure Services at Sainsbury's Digital, Tech and Data, Founder and CEO of Sinclair Associates Limited, and Network Manager at GSi Telematique and Sears plc.