Simon Laalo
About Simon Laalo
Simon Laalo is an Associate Manager of Product Development, BI Reporting at Calabrio, Inc. in Vancouver, British Columbia, with a background in systems engineering and computer science from Simon Fraser University.
Work at Calabrio
Simon Laalo has been serving as the Associate Manager of Product Development, BI Reporting at Calabrio, Inc. since 2021. In this role, he manages the development of the Data Explorer and Advanced Reporting client, which are integral components of the Calabrio One application suite. Prior to his current position, he worked as a Lead Software Engineer at Calabrio from 2019 to 2021. His experience at Calabrio spans over three years, contributing to the company's focus on business intelligence and reporting solutions.
Education and Expertise
Simon Laalo studied at Simon Fraser University, where he earned a degree in Systems Engineering and Computer Science from 2000 to 2009. This educational background has equipped him with a strong foundation in software development and engineering principles, which he applies in his current role in product development and business intelligence reporting.
Background in Software Development
Simon Laalo has extensive experience in software development, having worked in various roles across multiple companies. He began his career as an Applications Engineering Co-Op at Rockwell Software in 2002. He then progressed through positions at several organizations, including The Internet Marketing Center, Symmetrics Business Intelligence Inc., and Kodak, where he served as a UI Software Developer. His diverse background in software engineering spans over two decades.
Leadership and Mentorship
In his current role at Calabrio, Simon Laalo mentors a team of software engineers who focus on business intelligence reporting and visualization solutions. His leadership experience includes roles such as Technical Lead and Software Architect at Resilience Software, where he contributed to the development of software solutions while guiding junior developers.
Previous Employment History
Before joining Calabrio, Simon Laalo held various positions at Resilience Software from 2009 to 2019, where he worked as a Principal and Senior Software Developer. His earlier roles include working at Creo Inc. as an Engineering Co-Op and at Symmetrics Business Intelligence Inc. as a Software Developer. This extensive employment history reflects his continuous growth and expertise in the software development field.