Simon Hartley The business of emerging tech, cyber, mobility, and quantum augmented with AI

Simon Hartley - the business of emerging tech, cyber, mobility, and quantum with AI

Simon Hartley is an alum of successful startups and Fortune 100 companies, an expert in the business of emerging technology, cybersecurity, mobility, and quantum technology augmented with AI in hardening critical / fourth industrial revolution infrastructure.
  • Experienced in startup and Fortune 100 enterprise software management, sales, and marketing
  • Skilled at scaling emerging technology, products, and IP in early and highly regulated markets
  • Top 25 thought leader in the business of emerging tech, cybersecurity, mobility, and quantum augmented with AI
Simon is an IBM cybersecurity practice leader specializing in product cybersecurity, connected vehicles, and automotive supporting compelling product releases, safety, and security. He is also a startup advisor, published author, and public speaker. Previously, he worked with the $5 billion startup Quantinuum to quantum harden critical infrastructure. He successfully introduced a new mobile security platform with startup CIS Mobile after working with Apple and Samsung to harden their platforms for US Government needs.

Simon was a co-founder of $50 million automotive cybersecurity startup RunSafe Security, VP at mobile startup Kaprica Security (acquired by Samsung), and held executive roles with HP, Red Hat, and Capgemini. He is a US citizen and holds CCISO and CISSP certification, a BS in Physics, MS in Law & Cybersecurity, and MBA degrees. He is also a Purdue Dr. in Technology (D.Tech) candidate.

Knowledge, inspiration, and enthusiasm

Public speaker

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Published author
“I have been captivated by innovation since first setting eyes on a computer. I love adding value to businesses with technology, communication, and teamwork. My strengths are problem solving, analysis, and constant learning in the highly dynamic markets around emerging technologies."
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Industry certifications
Member of InfraGard - a partnership between the FBI and members of the private sector for the protection of US Critical Infrastructure.

Simon Hartley CCISO Certified Chief Information Security Officer Certified Ethical Hacker CISSP Certificaton CISM Certiification CIPP/US Certification

Aspirational family shield
My goal is to make the world a better place, to add value to people, organizations, and society. These aspirations are symbolized in the generic Hartley family shield— a red cross, gold five-leaf plants, and black martlets.There are 1,000s of distantly related Hartleys across the US, UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, South Africa, and Zimbabwe.

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