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As the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) at Redapt, I was responsible for shaping the company's technology strategy and uncovering the business value from emerging technologies. My role included driving long-term technology vision and strategy, steering investments in technology, talent, and strategic partnerships, and delivering short-term growth initiatives. I also managed the Field CTOs and play a key role in hiring and developing the company’s talent. Additionally, I supported the sales and marketing team initiatives and offer coaching and advisory services to client executives.

As the VP of Professional Services for the Americas at Rackspace Technology, I led teams across advisory, infrastructure, data science & engineering, application modernization, and business applications. I worked closely with the board and executive leadership team to reduce costs and supported McKinsey in restructuring around global service lines. My tenure at Rackspace was a period of significant transformation and cost reduction for the company. I took a redundancy package as part of the restructure to global service lines.

I took time out my career to provide end-of life care for my father.

At Slalom I was responsible for proposing and delivering technology transformation projects. I also managed the Technology Enablement practices in Los Angeles, focusing on modernizing industries such as media & entertainment, gaming, financial services, and healthcare. My role was instrumental in driving digital transformation for our clients and establishing Slalom as a leader in cloud modernization.

As the Founder, CEO, CTO, and sole owner of Mode2, an AWS and Google cloud services partner, I wore multiple hats and played a pivotal role in the company's success. I personally funded the company and led our team in helping organizations build the next generation of cloud-native applications. We provided strategy consulting, architectures, FinOps cost management, Cloud Governance, and Well-Architected services to help clients transform into modern lean digital businesses. My leadership at Mode2 was marked by innovations through Serverless application modernization, a strong commitment to client value, and a deep personal investment in the company's people, growth, and development.

Simon consulted as part of a network of expert advisors on a range of subjects related to cloud computing, cloud-native application development, and enterprise technology modernization.

As the Co-Founder and CEO of DualSpark, I played a pivotal role in the company's rapid success and eventual acquisition. I personally founded and funded the company, won our early clients including notable names like Nike, FICO, Experian, 23andMe, and VSCO, and hired a recruitment team to accelerate our growth. I led sales, built strong relationships with AWS sales, and diversified our client base. I also managed finances and successfully guided the company to AWS Advanced Partner status with a small team in a short time. When the time came to sell the company, I was the single negotiator for the sale to Datapipe. Our focused expertise in DevOps engineering and Cloud IAC automation, coupled with a strong partnership with Datapipe, led to our acquisition by Datapipe just 15 months after founding, a testament to the value and reputation we built in the industry.

As the Regional Practice Manager for AWS Professional Services, I was instrumental in growing the US-West region practice from the ground up, scaling our team from 0 to 150 consultants. I was responsible for sales, delivery, people management, hiring, and team development. I spearheaded the development of service offerings and ensured successful project delivery as we experienced massive growth. My strategic advisory for AWS adoption, security governance, risk and compliance consulting, and facilitation of shared IT Service Centers for AWS and hybrid models played a key role in this success. My teams supported high-profile clients including Sony, Boeing, Intuit, Apple, EA, Nike, Samsung, and Amazon.com, contributing to the growth and success of AWS in the region.

In my role as Senior Director of Professional Services at RightScale, I led a globally distributed team of talented engineers, managing a significant volume of cloud workloads for our customers using our innovative platform. We were pioneers in remote work, with our team fully remote except for those in the Santa Barbara HQ. This revolutionary approach allowed us to provide around-the-clock timezone coverage for our clients. Under my leadership, RightScale emerged as one of AWS's top customers. We tackled the most complex engineering projects, solidifying our position as AWS's largest consulting partner. Our successful collaborations with strategic clients like Zynga Games and cloud partners such as Rackspace and Google not only ensured successful solution delivery but also cemented RightScale's position as a leader in cloud management. The success and impact of my role at RightScale caught the attention of AWS, leading to my recruitment to help establish their inaugural Professional Services team.

As the Product Lead for Cloud Computing at Capgemini, I was at the forefront of the cloud revolution. I was responsible for developing global offers and services related to the Cloud. Recognizing the transformative potential of cloud technologies, I successfully secured funding from our Paris HQ to establish the first Cloud Center of Excellence team. This team delivered the earliest customer cloud projects, setting a template for other divisions to follow. My leadership and vision led to Capgemini becoming the first Systems Integrator to partner with Amazon Web Services, a significant milestone acknowledged by Capgemini's CEO. As a visionary, I identified and seized the opportunity to guide clients through a massive transformation - transitioning from in-house data centers and commercial software licenses to cloud infrastructure, open source, and scalable web applications.

During my tenure at Capgemini, I played a pivotal role in the leadership team for the General Motors account. My involvement in a long-term engagement within the office of the CTO included serving as a special projects consultant for CS&TO, where I provided strategic insights and guided key decisions. I led an innovative team of 10 consultants in the Application Technology Platform group and managed a team of 50 enterprise architects for GM's AIM-E contract. This team was instrumental in enabling GM to bring $2BN of IT spend in-house annually, resulting in a 35% cost saving and giving GM greater control over their future direction. As part of my work in the AIM-E, I introduced AWS to GM, a significant move that led to my later role as the Cloud COE leader. This early adoption of cloud technology in 2008-9 included running training sessions for over 100 GM architects. My roles also included serving as the lead architect for Latin America, Africa & Middle East, co-leading the Systems Engineering initiative for Enterprise Architecture standardization, and acting as the Interim Director of Integration, Middleware, and SOA.

In my role as a sector-aligned Chief Architect, I worked on engagements with major clients including BAT, Somerfield, WH Smith, Tesco, and Marks & Spencer. My responsibilities spanned both pre-sales and delivery roles, where I delivered transformation consulting projects, provided CxO coaching, and offered Enterprise Systems architecture services. My work contributed to the successful digital transformation and growth of these businesses in the competitive Manufacturing, Retail, and Distribution sectors.

In my role as an Enterprise Architect and Consultant for a specialized boutique financial markets consultancy, I served as the Chief Architect for a global wholesale bank program. Over the course of 18 months, I defined and developed a USD 3 Trillion Foreign Exchange trading platform. This platform revolutionized the trade process, reducing it from a 5-day duration to sub-second bidding on FX exchanges. Additionally, it automated deal capture and settlement, significantly improving efficiency and accuracy in the trading process.

I founded Alto Consulting, an Internet and eCommerce consulting and solutions company, and served as its CEO. Under my leadership, Alto catered to a diverse client list that included global banks, internet start-ups, and FTSE 100 blue-chip companies. I successfully grew the company to achieve £1M+ in revenue. Despite the challenges posed by the financial recession, Alto made a significant impact in the tech consulting space during my tenure from August 1999 to January 2002.

Together with Richard Hollis, I co-founded Orthus, a security consulting and services company based in London, England. Orthus specialized in providing managed services in the realm of security, with a focus on firewalls, intrusion detection, and security risk management. Our expertise and services contributed to enhancing the security posture of numerous businesses.

In my role as a Principal Consultant and Technical Architect for a leading Microsoft Gold Partner in the U.K., I was instrumental in business development, where I helped to establish an emerging practice within an already established consultancy. I then moved into a pre-sales role, leveraging my technical expertise to drive client engagement. Finally, I took on responsibilities in project delivery and management, ensuring the successful implementation of our bespoke software development and solutions.

Starting as a Graduate Trainee, I quickly advanced to become an Application Specialist for Internet Content Services. I led the development of Internet Content Hosting services as a new service line for IBM Global Network, successfully growing the business into a £10m+ web hosting service line within just 18 months. My responsibilities included leading the technical development of the platform, engaging with sales, and developing client-specific special bid delivery. My performance consistently received top reviews, leading to my promotion to Consultant upon graduation from the program.