About me
As a dynamic and forward-thinking technology executive, I have extensive experience 15+ years of multi-industry experience driving internal alignment to create a positive impact on the business and people, helping various organizations, including cybersecurity and IT services companies, to achieve strategic goals.
Being a tech leader, I design high-speed transaction systems on private/public clouds and work with managed and custom message buses to deliver reliable and efficient data solutions. I am known for finding clarity in complex situations, designing human-centered products, and aligning people and processes to drive results.
As a compassionate and motivating leader with a coaching mindset, I have a passion for building high-performing teams and accelerating delivery through a focus on Agile methodologies and collaborative learning. I strive to provide value as a company resource and have consistently achieved recognition, awards, and promotional opportunities.
What i'm doing
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Building Data Teams
Launching Delta data lake, migrating from a data lake to a data lakehouse.
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Overcoming Hurdles
Overcame connectivity and security hurdles in the project's last mile by leveraging best practices and outside experts.
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Implimented Testing
Implemented automation for 82% of unit, system, and integration test cases, reducing testing time and improving product quality.
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Establishing Precision Connectivity
Overcame the challenge of opening precision connectivity for fast throughput of new gRPC services in a PCI-compliant environment.
Testimonials
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Nathaniel Davis
Senior Software Engineer, InStride
Simon’s leadership over the architectural discussions for the past few months has been outstanding. He is pushing all of us to come to real solutions that drive impact, and doing it with empathy and a kind, motivated heart. That's super rare in a people leader, and it's made a real difference. Thrilled to have him pushing us forward.
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Alex Martellaro
Software Engineer
Simon is an awesome teammate, leader and developer with an eye for design, but his true strength lies in seeing the big picture and making all the right connections to bring everything together. He's great at living in the intersections-- the intersection of code and design, the spaces where teams overlap, filling the gaps between solution ownership and developers. Plus, he's just a truly kind person with a huge heart. I'd be thrilled to work on a team with him again.
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John Garavito Suárez
Data Engineer and MSc. In Computer Science
Simon is one of the most committed and innovative managers I have ever had. It is a pleasure to work for him because he always facilitates communication and collaboration between different roles and promotes a healthy work environment. Thank you very much for all the learning and time shared with me.
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Kit Menke
Data Engineering Leader | STL Big Data meetup co-organizer
I worked closely with Simon at 1904labs in a variety of roles. The two things that stand out to me are: how deeply he cares about his fellow humans and his drive to make things better. Simon challenged me think bigger and better, for which I am always grateful.
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Sander Boeije
Associate Product Manager at InStride
My experience working with Simon has been incredibly enjoyable.
Simon's flexible approach to leadership, coupled with his ability to adapt and fulfill various roles within the team, demonstrates remarkable versatility. His commitment to onboarding the right talent while recognizing their individual potential exemplifies his exceptional people management skills.
Simon commendably embraces the principles of 'Servant Leadership', creating an environment where team members feel valued and motivated. His authenticity, realism, and trust in the team's intentions have a rejuvenating effect, particularly during challenging times or high-pressure situations. Simon's effective and empathetic leadership style has been crucial to the team's success, and I wholeheartedly encourage him to persist in this approach.
