Jay Everson is an experienced IT leader with over 25 years in the industry, having transitioned from a technical focus to a role centered on leadership, coaching, and team development. While his background is rooted in IT infrastructure, system administration, and project management, he now focuses on building and guiding global teams across various functions.

One of Jay’s core priorities is developing future leaders within his organization. He believes that strong leadership at all levels is essential for sustainable success. By investing time in mentoring, coaching, and providing opportunities for growth, he helps team members transition from individual contributors to confident leaders. Jay works closely with them to identify their strengths and areas for development, encouraging them to take ownership of projects and decision-making. His approach involves providing constructive feedback, fostering critical thinking, and encouraging autonomy, which empowers emerging leaders to grow in confidence and capability.

In addition to fostering leadership skills, Jay places a strong emphasis on creating a culture of collaboration and continuous learning. He regularly shares insights and resources on critical leadership topics, ensuring that team members are not only equipped with the technical skills they need but are also building the soft skills required to lead teams of their own. His goal is to create a pipeline of leadership talent, where each team member has the potential to take on greater responsibilities and contribute to the strategic direction of the organization.

Jay leads by example, blending strategic vision with hands-on execution. His experience spans managing enterprise-level projects, with an emphasis on supporting manufacturing operations and R&D product development. He aligns IT strategies with business goals, helping streamline processes and enhance collaboration between engineering and operations teams.

Jay’s leadership is built on resourcefulness and adaptability, and he has earned recognition as a mentor who fosters high-performing teams and empowers individuals. He emphasizes clear communication, strong decision-making, and personal growth, ensuring his teams not only meet goals but develop key skills for future challenges.

Today, Jay dedicates much of his time to supporting innovation in manufacturing and R&D environments, driving IT performance optimization while coaching teams to success. His passion lies in creating environments where innovation thrives and people have the tools, support, and guidance they need to excel.

IT Architect Melbourne IT
Jay is a “can do” project manager who’s breadth of skills and experience allow him to keep IT projects on target, no matter the obstacles the project faces. Jay communicated well with project members located on 3 different continents. Because of his background, Jay was able to assist technical staff with many “hands on” tasks and he was able to offer good technical observations when problems occurred. It was a pleasure working with Jay. His commitment to getting a project completed within scope and with a good result for all stake holders is refreshing and welcome. I am happy to give Jay an unreserved recommendation for any IT Project Management role.
UNIX Technical Specialist Melbourne IT
I worked with Jay on a large system migration project. Jay has excellent Project Management skills that really helped get this project over the line on time, through demanding conditions and against a tight schedule.
PMP Project Manager Melbourne IT
I would recommend Jay Everson’s professionalism, positive “can do” approach, pragmatism and communication skills to any future employer.
 
Lead Platform Systems Administrator BMC Software
In large complex projects like office and data center relocations, Jay’s flexibility and his ability to keep an eye on both the big picture and the important details were invaluable. He works well with other departments and managers and strives to find the win-win scenario for everyone.
Jay Everson

Jay Everson – IT Leader & Strategic Innovator with over 25 years in IT, Jay Everson is a highly accomplished professional known for his expertise in IT infrastructure, systems administration, and project management. Jay has led global teams, driven enterprise-level projects, and executed complex acquisitions and integrations. His leadership blends technical proficiency with a hands-on approach, guiding cross-functional teams to success. Recognized for resourcefulness, adaptability, and strategic vision, Jay is a trusted leader in the IT community.