Jonathan Simpson
About Jonathan Simpson
Jonathan Simpson is a Senior Application Engineer who develops tools to improve operational efficiency. He has extensive experience in network engineering and software development, having worked at CoreDial, LLC and served on the Board of Directors at Hive76.
Work at CoreDial
Jonathan Simpson has been employed at CoreDial, LLC since 2013. He initially joined as a NOC Engineer and transitioned to the role of Senior Application Engineer in 2016. In his current position, he develops tools aimed at enhancing operational efficiency for internal teams. His responsibilities include managing application servers and infrastructure to ensure optimal performance and reliability. Additionally, he collaborates with the development team to diagnose software bugs and handles support escalations and bug reports to ensure timely resolutions.
Experience at Hive76
From 2011 to 2016, Jonathan Simpson served on the Board of Directors at Hive76, a community-oriented hackerspace located in Philadelphia, PA. During his five-year tenure, he contributed to the organization by providing guidance and support to foster a collaborative environment for technology enthusiasts and makers.
Background in Education
Jonathan Simpson attended Methacton High School from 1998 to 2001. Following high school, he pursued further education at Katherine Gibbs School, where he studied PC Hardware and Networking. He completed his Associate degree in this field from 2002 to 2004.
Role at Fosscon
Jonathan Simpson is the Founder and Event Director of FOSSCON, an event dedicated to free and open-source software. He has been involved with Fosscon since its inception in 2008, contributing to the organization and execution of the event for 16 years in Philadelphia.
Network Staff at freenode
Since 2007, Jonathan Simpson has been part of the network staff at freenode, a popular IRC network. His involvement spans over 17 years, during which he has contributed to the network's operations and support.