Simon Helsen
About Simon Helsen
Simon Helsen is a Senior Staff Engineer with extensive experience in software development and engineering. He has contributed to the software community through various roles, including serving on the IEEE Software advisory board and participating in open standards initiatives.
Work at Float Financial Solutions
Simon Helsen has been serving as a Senior Staff Engineer at Float Financial Solutions since 2022. In this role, he contributes to the development and engineering efforts of the company, leveraging his extensive experience in software development and engineering practices. His position allows him to apply his knowledge of various programming languages and technologies in a remote work environment.
Education and Expertise
Simon Helsen holds a Ph.D. in Computer Science from The University of Freiburg, where he studied from 1999 to 2002. He also earned a Licentiaat in Informatica from KU Leuven, studying from 1993 to 1997. His academic background laid a strong foundation for his expertise in software development, programming languages, and technologies, including Java, Python, and cloud databases.
Background
Simon Helsen began his career in academia, where he taught computer science and published research papers. He worked as a Post-Doctoral Fellow at the University of Waterloo from 2003 to 2004. Over the years, he transitioned to industry roles, holding positions at companies such as IBM, SAP, and Shopify, where he gained significant experience in software development and engineering.
Professional Experience at Shopify and IBM
Simon Helsen has held multiple roles at Shopify, including Development Manager and Senior Software Developer, from 2020 to 2022. His responsibilities included overseeing development teams and managing software projects. Prior to Shopify, he worked at IBM as an Advisory Software Developer and Senior Software Developer from 2008 to 2016, contributing to various software solutions and projects in the London, Canada Area.
Contributions to the Software Community
Simon Helsen has actively participated in the software community by serving on the IEEE Software advisory board and contributing to open standards in the Object Management Group. He has also volunteered for program committees and contributed a book chapter on Model-Driven Software Development, showcasing his commitment to advancing software engineering practices.