content: update work history, reference talks and podcasts

Author: jnsgruk

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 I'm an inspiring, motivated technical leader with excellent communication skills capable of
 building high-performing teams. I'm a true technologist with an energetic passion for open-source,
-security and the professional development of those around me.
+security and the development of those around me.
 
 My focus is on technical leadership, but I'm a skilled software engineer that's not afraid to get
-my hands dirty. My primary area of technical expertise is in Cloud automation, Linux and
-Information Security.
+my hands dirty. My primary area of technical expertise is in Linux, Kubernetes, cloud automation
+and Information Security.
 
-I'm heavily motivated by hard technical problems for good causes.
+I'm heavily motivated by hard technical problems for good causes, and I like talking about it on
+stage whenever I get the opportunity.
 
 ## Experience
 
 ### [Canonical]
 
 #### VP Engineering - _May 21 - Present_
 
-In January 2025, I was appointed the VP Engineering for [Ubuntu] at [Canonical], assuming
-leadership of the Ubuntu Desktop, Server and Foundations teams. I wrote about this appointment and
-my thoughts on it in [Engineering Ubuntu For The Next 20 Years].
+In January 2025, I was appointed the VP Engineering for [Ubuntu] at [Canonical], assuming leadership
+of the Ubuntu Desktop, Server, Foundations and [Debcrafters] teams. I wrote about this appointment
+and my thoughts on it in [Engineering Ubuntu For The Next 20 Years].
 
-Prior to that, I was VP Engineering for Charm Engineering, leading the development of [Juju] and
-the ecosystem of [charms] that deliver an enterprise-grade data platform, observability platform,
-machine learning operations platform and more. I also lead the Starcraft team, responsible for the
-delivery of Canonical's "craft" tooling (snapcraft, charmcraft, rockcraft, etc.).
+I have since led initiatives such as [oxidizing Ubuntu], reimagining the [release process] and
+supported the design and [development of upki].
 
-My reach extends beyond my own projects as a trusted advisor to those my junior and
-senior. I'm frequently involved in engineering decisions behind snapd, LXD, MAAS, Multipass and
-Canonical Kubernetes. I'm also frequently sought out as a mentor or coach for ICs and managers alike.
+My reach extends beyond my own projects as a trusted advisor to those my junior and senior. I work
+closely with the CEO, CTO and other leaders on a daily basis. I frequently lead engineering
+decisions behind snapd, LXD, MAAS, Multipass and Canonical Kubernetes. I'm frequently sought out to
+mentor both individual contributors and leaders.
 
-My day-to-day focus is on the development of the directors, managers and senior ICs in my
-organisation that enables them to move confidently and autonomously. I grew Charm Engineering from
-around 25 to over 100 in three years, maintaining high engagement across the board.
+My day-to-day focus is on the evolution of Ubuntu, and the development of the directors, managers
+and senior ICs in my organisation that enables them to move confidently and autonomously.
 
-Outside of my product engineering responsibilities, I authored and rolled out a new employee
-levelling framework and promotion process company wide throughout 2023.
+#### VP Engineering, Charm Engineering - _May 21 - Present_
 
-I conceived and authored the Canonical Leadership Academy - a six-month course comprising a
-handbook, weekly Google Meet seminars and a workbook aimed at developing leaders across the company
-to drive their teams more effectively and sustainably. The first cohort began in Nov 2023, and
-repeats every six months.
+- Led the development of [Juju] and the ecosystem of [charms].
+- Grew the team from 25 to over 125 in the first three years - hiring from Graduate to Director
+  level, while maintaining high employee engagement across the board.
+- Delivered enterprise-grade data, observability, identity and MLops platforms.
+- Led the Starcraft team, responsible for delivery of Canonical's [craft tooling].
+- Authored new employee levelling framework and promotion process company wide throughout 2023.
+- Authored the Canonical Leadership Academy - a six-month course comprising a handbook, weekly
+  Google Meet seminars and a workbook aimed at developing leaders across the company to drive their
+  teams more effectively and sustainably.
 
 #### Product Lead - _Mar 21 - May 21_
 
@@ -93,6 +96,25 @@ repeats every six months.
 - **2014** - Military & Strategic Leadership - [Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]
 - **2013** - BSc Computer Science - [University of Southampton]
 
+## Talks & Podcasts
+
+I enjoy public speaking, and have been fortunate enough to have had a few opportunities to speak on
+a range of topics:
+
+- **Jan 2026**: [Rust Adoption At Scale] - _Rust Nation UK_
+- **Jan 2026**: [Ubuntu for AI Development] - _AI Native Dev_
+- **Nov 2025**: [Canonical with Jon Seager] - _Rust in Production_
+- **Oct 2025**: [Ubuntu Summit 25.10 Opening] - _Ubuntu Summit_
+- **Oct 2025**: [Engineering The Future] - _Linux Unplugged_
+- **Jun 2025**: [High-Performing Remote Teams] - _Nerding Out With Viktor_
+- **Mar 2025**: [Ubuntu's Rusty Roadmap] - _Linux Unplugged_
+- **Mar 2024**: [How Hard Could It Be] - _Self Hosted_
+- **Jan 2024**: [Nix and NixOS Development Environments] - _Nerding Out With Viktor_
+- **Nov 2022**: [Juju & Model Driven Operations: An Introduction] - _Ubuntu Summit_
+- **Nov 2022**: [Streamlining continuous profiling with snaps & charms] - _Ubuntu Summit_
+- **Nov 2022**: [Juju & Charmed Operators: Past, Present and Future] - _Ubuntu Summit_
+- **May 2021**: [How to build a Charmed Operator for Kubernetes] - _Kubecon Operator Day_
+
 ## Contact
 
 You can contact me at [cv@sgrs.uk](mailto:cv@sgrs.uk) or on [Telegram](https://t.me/jnsgruk).
@@ -101,6 +123,7 @@ You can contact me at [cv@sgrs.uk](mailto:cv@sgrs.uk) or on [Telegram](https://t
 [ops]: https://github.com/canonical/operator
 [Juju]: https://juju.is
 [charms]: https://charmhub.io
+[craft tooling]: https://jnsgr.uk/2025/07/crafting-your-software/
 [University of Southampton]: https://www.southampton.ac.uk/about/faculties-schools-departments/school-of-electronics-and-computer-science
 [Royal Military Academy Sandhurst]: https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/our-schools-and-colleges/rma-sandhurst/
 [Royal Corps of Signals]: https://www.army.mod.uk/who-we-are/corps-regiments-and-units/royal-corps-of-signals/
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 [IET]: https://www.theiet.org/career/professional-registration/chartered-engineer/
 [Ubuntu]: https://ubuntu.com
 [Engineering Ubuntu For The Next 20 Years]: https://jnsgr.uk/2025/02/engineering-ubuntu-for-the-next-20-years/
+[oxidizing Ubuntu]: https://jnsgr.uk/2025/03/carefully-but-purposefully-oxidising-ubuntu/
+[release process]: https://jnsgr.uk/2025/05/supercharging-ubuntu-releases/
+[development of upki]: https://jnsgr.uk/2025/12/addressing-linuxs-missing-pki-infra/
+[Debcrafters]: https://jnsgr.uk/2025/06/introducing-debcrafters/
+[Rust Adoption At Scale]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WOA4GA8tAWA
+[Canonical with Jon Seager]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=y5-NINPyWZ4
+[Ubuntu for AI Development]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0CYm-KCw7yY
+[High-Performing Remote Teams]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LttkqlgC8Vo
+[Nix and NixOS Development Environments]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9l-U2NwbKOc
+[Ubuntu Summit 25.10 Opening]: https://youtu.be/gsy1UCuw_Pw?t=1586
+[Engineering The Future]: https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/linux-unplugged/636/
+[Ubuntu's Rusty Roadmap]: https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/linux-unplugged/607/
+[How Hard Could It Be]: https://www.jupiterbroadcasting.com/show/self-hosted/118/
+[Streamlining continuous profiling with snaps & charms]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EHKDjZthg-s
+[Juju & Charmed Operators: Past, Present and Future]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=j0TwKeTsqyI
+[Juju & Model Driven Operations: An Introduction]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OYyNywmZVXM
+[How to build a Charmed Operator for Kubernetes]: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yxeJX2WRYjg&t=6914s