Leon Smith

Background

About Leon Smith

I am an experienced and accomplished engineering leader currently serving as Head of Platform Engineering at Midnite, where I define the strategic direction for how our platform function supports and enables the wider engineering organisation. My work focuses on building and maintaining the systems, tools and processes that allow our teams to deliver scalable, reliable and efficient software.With a strong background in software engineering, DevOps and site reliability, I have extensive experience designing and operating large-scale workloads across AWS and GCP. I specialise in architecting platforms that balance performance, security and maintainability, and in solving complex technical challenges that come with scale and rapid growth.I take pride in combining technical excellence with strategic leadership. I enjoy working closely with engineers to refine systems and improve reliability, while also shaping long-term platform strategy and fostering a culture of continuous improvement. My approach is grounded in collaboration, clarity and empowerment; ensuring the platform function acts as a true enabler for the business and its engineering teams.