Simon W.
About Simon W.
Simon W. is a Senior Interview Engineer, Mentor, and Content Creator with extensive experience in software engineering. He has worked for various companies, including BRYTER and Matilda Explorations, and currently serves as an Independent Software Engineer and Consultant specializing in Kotlin and Java.
Work at Karat
Simon W. serves as a Senior Interview Engineer, Mentor, and Content Creator at Karat since 2018. In this role, he mentors new Interview Engineers, guiding them on how to effectively use the Karat platform. He has also developed the first Knowledge Question set for the Kotlin programming language, contributing to the company's offerings in technical interviewing. His work focuses on enhancing the assessment process for coding skills, which is a core aspect of Karat's interviewing-as-a-service model.
Previous Experience
Before joining Karat, Simon W. worked at BRYTER as a Senior Software Engineer from 2019 to 2022 in Berlin, Germany. He also served as a Code Evaluator at Matilda Explorations for 11 months in Menlo Park, California, from 2022 to 2023. Additionally, he was a Software Engineer at Exactag for one year in the Düsseldorf Area, Germany, from 2018 to 2019. His diverse experience in software engineering has equipped him with a broad skill set in the field.
Education and Expertise
Simon W. studied at Aachen University of Applied Sciences, where he earned a Bachelor's degree in Scientific Programming from 2011 to 2014. His academic background provides a strong foundation in programming principles and methodologies. He is recognized as an expert in Kotlin and Java, offering independent consulting services in these areas since 2018.
Achievements and Contributions
Simon W. is ranked in the top 0.22% on Stack Overflow, holding the position of #1731 out of 22 million users, reflecting his expertise and contributions to the programming community. He has played a significant role in developing and testing new content for assessing coding skills at various interviewing-as-a-service companies. Additionally, he is an occasional international speaker and blogger on Medium, where he shares insights related to software engineering and development.