As CTO, Simon collaborates with and advises his clients on formulating strategic IT goals, planning IT budgets, analysing and reworking business processes and facilitating technology changes. He helps Superbrands maintain their IT infrastructure and provide more-forward looking services. Simon is one of South Africa’s well known Internet pioneers. He was a founding member of MWEB and performed the Technical Due Diligence and partnership recommendation for the Naspers’ acquisition of Tencent Holdings. Tencent(SEHK: 00700). He worked with the Tencent development team to create the QQ Messenger applications in English and launched the product in South Africa, Indonesia and Thailand.Simon is also an accomplished music producer, songwriter and sound designer and his work is available on many digital music channels including iTunes, Spotify and Google Play.30 Years Company, Operations and IT Service Management.• Business development and management• Strategic planning and delivery• Service management• Workforce development and management15 Years Business Development, Internet Start-up and technology• Internet technology architecture and deployment• Partner sourcing and management• Mergers and acquisitions culminating in the acquisition of Tencent Holdings by Naspers• Global operations management• 30 Years Software Development.Business Categories: Internet Service Provider, Internet Content Provider, E-Commerce Service Provider, Disaster Recovery, Data Centre, Internet Cafes, Premium Rate Telephone Services, Telemarketing, Financial Markets, Financial Information Vendor, Music Industry, Wireless Mobile Applications Service Provider.
Listed skills include Mobile Devices, E Commerce, Mobile Applications, Software Development, and 9 others.