Simon Walton
About Simon Walton
Simon Walton is a Principal Software Engineer at Anaplan, where he has worked since 2021. He has a background in software engineering and research, with previous roles at Anaplan and Oxford University, where he contributed to multidisciplinary projects and published academic papers.
Current Role at Anaplan
Simon Walton currently serves as a Principal Software Engineer at Anaplan, a position he has held since 2021. In this role, he is part of the Engineering Productivity team, where he focuses on architecting tooling and systems designed to enhance engineer productivity and streamline code deployment. His work contributes to improving the efficiency of software development processes within the organization.
Previous Experience at Anaplan
Walton has a substantial history with Anaplan, having worked in various capacities since 2016. He started as a Software Engineer and progressed to Senior Software Engineer, Senior Software Engineering Manager, and Software Engineering Manager before his current role. His tenure at Anaplan spanned from 2016 to 2019, during which he gained extensive experience in software engineering management and team leadership.
Academic Background
Simon Walton studied at Swansea University, where he earned both a Bachelor's Degree and a PhD in Computer Science. He completed his Bachelor's Degree from 2002 to 2004 and subsequently pursued his PhD from 2004 to 2007. His academic background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering and research.
Research Experience at Oxford University
Walton worked as a Research Associate at Oxford University from 2011 to 2016. During this time, he was involved in multidisciplinary projects at the e-Research Centre, focusing on data visualization for real-world problems, including heart disease, reproductive health, and hydrothermal plumes. He also published several papers in international conferences and journals, contributing to the academic community.
Research Assistant Role at Swansea University
Before his time at Oxford, Simon Walton served as a Research Assistant at Swansea University from 2009 to 2011. In this role, he supported various research initiatives, further developing his skills in software engineering and research methodologies.