Simon Blount
About Simon Blount
Simon Blount is an IT Engineer with extensive experience in IT support and infrastructure management, currently working at Exscientia in Oxford, England. He has developed expertise in Mobile Device Management and has contributed to cloud-based infrastructure strategies and IT operations in a biotech setting.
Work at Exscientia
Simon Blount currently serves as an IT Engineer at Exscientia, a position he has held since 2020. He has accumulated four years of experience in this role, primarily based in Oxford, England. During his tenure, he has developed expertise in Mobile Device Management (MDM) across multiple platforms. He has also implemented a cloud-based infrastructure strategy, focusing on AWS and SaaS solutions. His contributions include designing and supporting local IT infrastructure within a biotech environment and integrating SaaS-based services into Exscientia's IT operations.
Previous IT Support Roles
Before his current role at Exscientia, Simon Blount worked as an IT Support Engineer at Step One Finance Limited from 2018 to 2019 for eight months in Woking. He also served as an IT Support Analyst at Abingdon and Witney College from 2017 to 2018 for one year in Oxfordshire, England. Additionally, he worked as a Music Technician at Highdown School and Sixth Form Centre for five months in 2017 in Reading, United Kingdom.
Education and Expertise
Simon Blount studied at the Academy of Contemporary Music, where he focused on Professional Sound Production. He achieved a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) degree from 2014 to 2017. His educational background has contributed to his technical skills and expertise in IT support and engineering.
Technical Contributions
Throughout his career, Simon Blount has made significant contributions to IT operations, particularly during his time at Exscientia. He has been instrumental in implementing a cloud-based infrastructure strategy that emphasizes AWS and SaaS solutions. His role has also involved the design and support of local IT infrastructure tailored to the needs of a biotech environment.