Leon Bowie
Platform engineering leader based in Wellington, New Zealand. Built and scaled FNZ's global platform engineering function from the ground up, now serving 2,000+ developers across multiple regions. Founded Tūhura Tech to advance youth technology education, and active in the international cyber security community as a competitor, coach, and organiser.
Currently
Lead DevOps Engineer
FNZ
Founded and leads the platform engineering function serving 2,000+ developers globally
2021 – PresentContractor
Te Matatini
Built the scoring platform for Aotearoa's national kapa haka festival
2026Highlights
- 3rd place, International Cyber Security Challenge 2026 — Director of Team Oceania
- Founded Tūhura Tech — Supreme Charity and Education & Youth Development award winner, Hutt City Community Awards 2025
- Led platform integration for 15 acquisitions at FNZ
- 1st place, NZ Cyber Security Competition 2022 (Grand Champions)