Simon He
About Simon He
Simon He is a Senior Enterprise Architect at QBE Insurance in Sydney, Australia, where he has worked since 2017. He has extensive experience in technology and architecture, having previously held various roles at IBM and QBE Insurance over a career spanning more than two decades.
Work at QBE Insurance Group
Simon He has been employed at QBE Insurance since 2010, initially serving as a Senior Middleware Engineer until 2013. He then transitioned to the role of Systems & Infrastructure Architect, where he worked until 2017. Currently, he holds the position of Senior Enterprise Architect, a role he has maintained for seven years. In his capacity at QBE Insurance, he has contributed to the governance of architecture standards and solution designs. He has also been involved in researching and operationalizing new technologies and methodologies, acting as a technology lead or subject matter expert within various projects.
Education and Expertise
Simon He has a strong educational background in technology and business systems. He studied at Swinburne University of Technology, where he earned a Graduate Diploma of Technology (Business Systems) from 2014 to 2015, followed by a Master’s Degree in Technology (Business Systems) from 2015 to 2016. Additionally, he completed a Graduate Certificate of Technology (Business Systems) at the same institution from 2012 to 2013. He also holds a Bachelor's degree in Maths & Finance from the University of Technology Sydney.
Background
Simon He began his career in the technology sector at IBM Australia, where he worked in various roles from 2000 to 2006, including I.T. Specialist and Messaging Administrator. His experience at IBM Software Group as a Software Sales Education Consultant lasted for 11 months in 2006 to 2007. This diverse background in different technical roles has equipped him with a comprehensive understanding of IT systems and architecture.
Achievements
Throughout his career, Simon He has played a key role in aligning technology decisions with broader IT and business strategies. His contributions at QBE Insurance include governance of architecture standards and the operationalization of new technologies. His expertise has positioned him as a subject matter expert in various projects, demonstrating his leadership in technology initiatives.