Simon Bowden
About Simon Bowden
Simon Bowden is a DevOps Engineer at Exscientia since 2022, with over 15 years of experience in software engineering. He has held various roles, including Scrum Master and Senior Scientific Software Engineer at The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre, and possesses multiple Scrum certifications.
Work at Exscientia
Simon Bowden has been employed as a DevOps Engineer at Exscientia since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the integration and deployment of software systems, focusing on enhancing operational efficiency. His responsibilities include managing infrastructure, automating processes, and ensuring the reliability of software applications.
Previous Experience at The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre
Before joining Exscientia, Simon Bowden worked at The Cambridge Crystallographic Data Centre from 2017 to 2022. He held the positions of Scrum Master and Senior Scientific Software Engineer during his five-year tenure. His work involved leading agile teams and developing scientific software solutions, building on his extensive background in software engineering.
Education and Expertise
Simon Bowden holds a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) from University College London, where he studied electron paramagnetic resonance in higher plant photosystem two electron acceptors. He also earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Biochemistry and Genetics from the University of Leeds. His educational background supports his over 15 years of experience in software engineering and agile methodologies.
Scrum Certifications
Simon Bowden possesses multiple Scrum certifications, including Certified Scrum Professional (CSP), Professional Scrum Master I (PSM I), and Certified Scrum Master (CSM). These certifications reflect his expertise in agile project management and his ability to lead teams effectively in software development environments.
Career Background
Simon Bowden's career spans several roles in software engineering and project management. He worked at Nokia as a Scrum Master from 2015 to 2017 and served as a Support Engineer at Alphametrics from 1998 to 1999. Additionally, he was a jBase Developer at Temenos and conducted post-doctoral research at the University of Cambridge from 1992 to 1998.