Simon Leigh
About Simon Leigh
Simon Leigh is a Senior Systems Engineer at Ditto, where he has worked remotely since 2023. He has extensive experience in systems engineering, having held various roles at Confluent and other companies over several years.
Work at DittoLive
Simon Leigh has been employed at Ditto as a Senior Systems Engineer since 2023. He operates remotely from London, England, United Kingdom. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing system engineering tasks and contributing to the company's technological initiatives.
Previous Experience in Systems Engineering
Prior to his current position, Simon Leigh held various roles at Confluent. He served as a Systems Engineer from 2017 to 2019, followed by a promotion to Systems Engineering Manager for Northern EMEA from 2019 to 2020. He continued to advance within the company, becoming the Director of Solutions Engineering for NEMEA in 2022 and later the Senior Solutions Engineering Manager from 2020 to 2021.
Advisory Role at Stealth Startup
In 2023, Simon Leigh worked as an Advisor for a Stealth Startup for a period of six months. This role involved providing strategic guidance and expertise in systems engineering.
Educational Background
Simon Leigh studied at The University of Manchester, where he earned a Bachelor of Science (BSc) in Physics and Astrophysics from 2004 to 2007. He furthered his education at Imperial College London, achieving a Master of Science (MSc) in Computing Science from 2013 to 2014.
Experience at Couchbase and Rivery
Simon Leigh worked at Couchbase as a Senior Solutions Engineer from 2016 to 2017 and as a Solutions Engineer from 2015 to 2016. In 2022, he also held the position of Director of Solutions Engineering at Rivery for five months.