Summary
Jon Burgess is a Head of Engineering with 11 years of experience leading product-focused teams to deliver performant web experiences for millions of gamers at Fanatical. Rising from Full Stack Developer to lead engineering since 2017, he blends hands-on technical ownership with cross-functional collaboration across Commercial, Marketing, Support, and Operations to align engineering work with business goals. He champions agile delivery, performance optimization, and a culture of continuous learning that encourages designers and engineers to experiment and push boundaries. Jon’s background in frontend and Flash development informs a pragmatic approach to UX and legacy-modernization challenges. Based in South Staffordshire, he combines deep product empathy with an operational focus on shipping high-quality features on cadence.
11 years of coding experience
7 years of employment as a software developer
Multimedia Communication Technology Information Technology, Multimedia Communication Technology Information Technology at University of Gloucestershire