Simon Szykman
About Simon Szykman
Simon Szykman is the Senior Vice President for Client Growth at Maximus, with extensive experience in leadership roles across various government and private sector organizations.
Current Position and Responsibilities
Simon Szykman is currently the Senior Vice President for Client Growth at Maximus, a role he has held since 2021. In this position, he leads the Sales team at Maximus Federal Services, overseeing business development, capture, and proposal functions to drive growth across multiple business units in the Federal Segment. His responsibilities include managing sales and growth operations, business and technology strategy, and IT operations.
Previous Roles and Experience at Attain
Before joining Maximus, Simon Szykman served as Partner and Chief Technology Officer, Federal Services at Attain from 2014 to 2021. During his tenure, he was involved in various aspects of technology and business leadership within Federal Services, contributing to Attain's growth and success in this sector.
Leadership at U.S. Department of Commerce
From 2010 to 2014, Simon Szykman held the position of Chief Information Officer at the U.S. Department of Commerce. In this capacity, he oversaw the department's IT strategy and operations, ensuring effective implementation and management of technology initiatives.
Experience with National Institute of Standards and Technology
Simon Szykman has held multiple roles at the National Institute of Standards and Technology. He served as Chief Information Officer in the Science and Technology Directorate from 2007 to 2010. Earlier, from 1995 to 2002, he was a team lead, focusing on various technology and innovation projects.
Educational Background
Simon Szykman has an extensive educational background in engineering. He holds a Ph.D. and M.S. in Engineering from Carnegie Mellon University, obtained from 1990 to 1995. Additionally, he earned a B.S. in Engineering from the University of Rochester, graduating in 1990. He furthered his education with a Master of Engineering Management (M.E.M.) from The George Washington University, which he completed between 2001 and 2005.