Jonathan Ess

Jonathan Ess has a diverse work experience spanning different industries and roles. Their most recent position is as a Lead Software Developer at National Education Group, where they have been working since 2023. Prior to this, they worked at Worldline UK&I as a Lead Software Developer / Scrum Master from 2014 to 2023, and as a Software Developer from 2014 to 2021. In these roles, they were responsible for designing and developing software enhancements, managing small projects, and providing support to users. Jonathan also has experience in administrative roles, having worked as a Service Administrator at Alzheimer's Society from 2013 to 2014. Before that, they worked as a VAT Advisor at Kingswood Accounting Services from 2012 to 2013 and as an Audit Assistant at Baker Tilly from 2011 to 2012. Jonathan's earlier work experience includes teaching positions at St Bernard's High School and Southend High School for Girls from 2010 to 2011 and 2009 to 2010, respectively. Overall, Jonathan brings a diverse skill set and a strong background in software development to their current role as a Lead Software Developer.

Jonathan Ess completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Physics at the University of Warwick from 2005 to 2008. Jonathan then pursued further education and obtained a Master of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Hertfordshire, studying from 2013 to 2014. In 2009 to 2010, Jonathan attended the Southend Teacher Training Partnership and obtained Qualified Teacher Status in the field of Secondary Education and Teaching. In addition to their academic achievements, Jonathan Ess has also obtained several certifications, including Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I) from Scrum.org in July 2021, Scrum Master and Software Project Lead from Skillsoft in March 2021, Kanban Foundation from Lean-Kanban University in an unspecified month in 2015, and ITIL Foundation certification in IT Service Management from AXELOS Global Best Practice in December 2014.