Toby Joy

Background

About Toby Joy

From Developer to Head of IT: A Journey of Growth, Strategy & Team Empowerment I started my career as a Ruby on Rails developer, working alongside an experienced team that accelerated my technical learning and shaped my approach to problem-solving. As I honed my skills, I developed a passion not just for coding but for strategic thinking, leadership, and team growth. In 2022, I stepped into the role of Head of IT, where my responsibilities expanded beyond development to include managing a fully remote IT team, making strategic decisions, and collaborating with stakeholders to align technology with business goals. I have been deeply involved in hiring, code reviews, and feedback cycles, ensuring that our team remains high-performing and continuously evolving. My core focus has always been to foster an environment where developers feel valued, respected, and supported in their growth. I believe that a great team is built on collaboration, trust, and shared learning, and I take pride in creating a culture where every individual has the opportunity to develop both personally and professionally. Always looking to learn, adapt, and contribute to building scalable, people-first tech teams. Let’s connect!