Simon Love
About Simon Love
Simon Love serves as the Lead Enterprise Cloud Architect at HSBC, where he has worked since 2021. With over 20 years of experience in the financial sector, he specializes in AWS solution design and DevOps delivery.
Work at HSBC
Simon Love has been serving as the Lead Enterprise Cloud Architect at HSBC since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for overseeing cloud architecture initiatives and ensuring the integration of cloud services within the organization. His tenure at HSBC has been marked by a focus on enhancing digital resilience and security in cloud environments.
Previous Experience in Cloud Architecture
Prior to his current position at HSBC, Simon Love worked as an AWS Platform Architect at AirWalk Consulting for nine months in 2020. He also held various roles at HSBC, including a Contract Senior Solutions Architect focused on Digital Resilience, Cyber, and Fraud in 2019. His experience includes significant positions at Barclays, where he worked as a Cloud Solutions Architect and Infrastructure Architect across multiple contracts from 2012 to 2019.
Education and Expertise
Simon Love studied Computer Science at Coventry University, where he earned a 2:1 BSc (Hons) degree from 1990 to 1994. He has over 20 years of experience in designing and managing systems in the retail and financial sectors. His expertise includes Amazon Web Services solution design and DevOps-based delivery, with a strong emphasis on performance, availability, and compliance with security standards.
Background in Technical Architecture
Throughout his career, Simon Love has worked in various technical architecture roles, including as a Senior Cloud Architect at the Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs and as an Enterprise Architect at the University of Salford. His roles have involved acting as a liaison between development, engineering, and business stakeholders, facilitating collaboration across different teams.
Specialization in Cloud Solutions
Simon Love specializes in Amazon Web Services (AWS) platform design and has a proven track record of delivering innovative solutions to complex problems. His focus on ensuring services remain performant and compliant with security standards has been crucial in navigating the challenges of cloud adoption and hybrid architectures in regulated environments.