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Michael Leslie

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Director of Software Engineering & Organisation Lead at Dynatrace
📍 Gdynia, Pomorskie, Poland

Michael is the Director of Software Engineering at Dynatraces Gdańsk lab, leading teams focused on cloud experience and observability. With over 20 years in the industry, he has a history of building and scaling global engineering groups at companies like Synchronoss and Currys, specializing in turning complex ideas into reliable products.

Described by colleagues as an approachable, inspiring, and exceptional leader, Michael is passionate about quality software engineering. He began programming at age six on old Spectrum and Commodore platforms, a passion that has driven his entire career. He enjoys fostering an environment where teams can solve major challenges together.

Unique fact: Michael won multiple awards for the "Pin Point" application he helped develop, a tablet-based service that significantly improved customer satisfaction at Carphone Warehouse.

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Director of Software Engineering & Organisation Lead
Location
Gdynia, Pomorskie, Poland
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Engineering Leadership
He focuses on building and leading large, distributed engineering teams and is described by others as an exceptional and inspiring leader who empowers his teams.
Platform Scalability
His career focus is on building scalable, future-proof architecture and creating systems and cultures that scale effectively, as mentioned in his professional summary.
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Career

Work history

8-2023
Director of Software Engineering & Organisation Lead
Dynatrace
10-2020 - 8-2023
CTO (Portfolio/Fractional) - Activate, Startup Studio
Activate
6-2018 - 10-2020
Head of Product Engineering
Synchronoss Technologies
2-2017 - 5-2018
Head of Product Engineering
honeybee
2-2012 - 1-2017
Head of Product Engineering
Currys plc
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Education
1996 - 1999
Bachelor of Science (BS)
University of Liverpool
1994 - 1996
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Bablake School
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