Simon leads a cybersecurity practice at IBM, drawing on extensive experience and expertise gained from successful startups, Fortune 100 firms, and in cybersecurity, mobility, quantum technologies, and AI. He works closely with stakeholders to create trustworthy and compelling products for key, next-generation infrastructure. Additionally, Simon is recognized as a published author, advisor to startups, and public speaker.
- 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
A US citizen, Simon holds a CISSP, PMP, BS Physics, MS Law & Cyber, and an MBA. He is continuing upskillng with a part-time doctorate at Purdue.
Knowledge, inspiration, and enthusiasm --
Public speaker
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.
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.
