Simon is a seasoned technology leader and innovator with over 30 years of industry experience, including 17 years as the Chief Technology Officer of Firstwave, a global provider of cloud-based security and network management solutions. He is a Fellow of The Electrical College of Engineers, Australia, and holds multiple patents in the fields of information retrieval and data classification.At Firstwave, Simon led multiple teams of software developers and platform engineers who designed, built and integrated the company's growing suite of cybersecurity and network management solutions. He was responsible for executive leadership, strategic planning, research and development, and overseeing the company's transformation from a startup to a globally recognized brand. He has also guided the company through two strategic acquisitions, expanding its offerings into network management, auditing and policy enforcement. Simon is passionate about bringing advanced Australian technology into a global market and creating innovative solutions that address the evolving challenges and opportunities in the tech landscape.
Listed skills include Linux, Software Development, Distributed Systems, Agile, and 27 others.