Ergo Sims
About Ergo Sims
Ergo Sims serves as the Head of Infrastructure at Brainbase, where he focuses on enhancing web performance and user experience. With a strong background in scaling web and app systems, he has previously held positions at Pipedrive, Microsoft, and Eesti Energia AS.
Work at Brainbase
Ergo Sims serves as the Head of Infrastructure at Brainbase since 2021. In this role, he focuses on enhancing web performance and user experience. His responsibilities include overseeing the infrastructure that supports the company's operations and ensuring scalability to accommodate user demands. Sims' expertise in web and app front/backends is crucial for maintaining high performance and reliability.
Previous Experience at Pipedrive
Prior to his current position, Ergo Sims worked as an Infrastructure Engineer at Pipedrive from 2017 to 2021. During his four years in Tallinn, he contributed to the company's infrastructure development, applying his analytical and technical skills to improve web performance and user experience.
Background in System Administration
Ergo Sims began his career as a System Administrator at Eesti Energia AS from 2005 to 2007. This two-year experience laid the foundation for his technical skills and understanding of infrastructure management. Following this role, he worked in the Skype Division of Microsoft as a Service Engineering Manager for ten years, from 2007 to 2017.
Education and Expertise
Ergo Sims holds a Master of Science (MSc) degree in Environmental Engineering Technology from TalTech – Tallinn University of Technology, which he completed between 2015 and 2020. His educational background complements his professional expertise in scaling web and app front/backends, configuring Nginx, and implementing disaster recovery solutions using Bareos (Bacula).
Hobbies and Interests
In addition to his professional work, Ergo Sims has a keen interest in electronics design and manufacturing. He engages in this hobby using tools such as Cirqoid and LitePlacer. This passion for technology extends beyond his career, allowing him to explore innovative solutions and stay engaged with the tech community.