Simon Ashby Email & Phone Number

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

In my role as Platform Engineering Manager, I oversaw a multidisciplinary team of engineers and analysts, emphasising collaboration and excellence across Cloud, Software, Platform, Quality, and Data Engineering sectors. I oversee the daily operations of the team, ensuring efficient workflows and prompt resolution of internal system incidents. Reporting directly to the Chief Technology Officer, I provide strategic insights that align our platform engineering initiatives with overarching company goals. As the Platform Owner and Administrator for our SaaS platforms—including Azure, Kubernetes, Auth0, MongoDB, and Dynamics CRM—I focus on optimising infrastructure performance. I actively manage DevSecOps operations, implementing robust security scanning processes in Snyk and Qualys to uphold our software security standards. I guide our compliance efforts with PCI-DSS regulations, particularly during our transition into card processing, while fostering strong collaboration with Product Owners and internal stakeholders to deliver projects on time. Additionally, I lead talent management initiatives, focusing on hiring, performance reviews, and career development to cultivate a motivated and high-performing engineering team.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

Sydney, Australia

As the Software Development Manager and Software Architect at parkIQ, I managed the complete product development lifecycle, from requirements gathering to the creation of design documentation, ensuring successful project delivery through effective stakeholder coordination. I led the PCI-DSS (Level 1) compliance program, overseeing annual audits and change management while ensuring the security of both PCI and non-PCI environments. My responsibilities included administering systems and databases, such as MSSQL, and maintaining a legacy payment gateway and card tokenisation system. I provided hands-on technical leadership, contributing my coding expertise in C# and JavaScript while delivering pre- and post-sales technical support. I directed innovative Research & Development initiatives and facilitated continuous integration/deployment (CI/CD) processes, driving operational efficiency and enhancing our offerings.

Sydney, New South Wales, Australia

In my capacity as Chief Architect and Technical Services Manager at Weblogics Australia, I led the implementation and deployment of award-winning web-based knowledge management solutions, providing expert guidance to clients while overseeing all aspects of product delivery. I directed Research & Development efforts and served as the Senior Developer and Architect, ensuring our Intralogic platform remained innovative and met the diverse needs of our clients. I consulted with clients on post-implementation issues, delivering advanced technical support and conducting product demonstrations that contributed to securing new business opportunities. I managed system administration and provided third-level product support, efficiently resolving complex technical issues and ensuring seamless system performance for our clients. Additionally, I developed and maintained comprehensive technical and end-user documentation, delivering in-depth "Train the Trainer" sessions to enhance user proficiency and satisfaction.

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia

Melbourne, Victoria, Australia