Leslie DeKoninck

CTO and Director Opturion UK
Leslie DeKoninck is the Chief Technology Officer at Opturion, responsible for the architecture, implementation, and delivery of the company’s software platform. With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, optimisation, and product development, Leslie plays a key role in turning advanced algorithms into robust, user-friendly applications.


Before joining Opturion, Leslie held senior technical roles in both academic and commercial environments, including at Monash University and European tech companies. He brings a strong combination of deep mathematical knowledge and practical software engineering skills, allowing him to lead development teams that build powerful yet intuitive solutions.

Leslie’s passion lies in making complex optimisation technologies accessible for real users. He leads the integration of Opturion’s platform with client systems—ensuring smooth deployments and scalable performance across industries including logistics, manufacturing, and resource management.

Fluent in multiple programming languages and optimisation paradigms, Leslie is also a key contributor to the continuous improvement of Opturion’s core engine. His leadership ensures that the platform evolves quickly in response to customer needs and technological advances.

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