Simon Ambridge
About Simon Ambridge
Simon Ambridge is a Senior Solution Engineer at StreamSets Inc. with extensive experience in distributed technologies and Oracle solutions.
Company
Simon Ambridge currently works at StreamSets Inc. as a Senior Solution Engineer for the EMEA region. StreamSets Inc. focuses on delivering an end-to-end data integration platform that supports a wide range of data sources and provides powerful data processing capabilities.
Title
Simon Ambridge holds the title of Senior Solution Engineer, EMEA at StreamSets Inc. This title reflects his advanced role in providing technical solutions and support for clients across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa.
Education and Expertise
Simon Ambridge studied Geology at Goldsmiths, University of London, earning a BSc Hons degree. He further enriched his academic background by achieving A Levels in Geology and Biology at Queen Elizabeth's Grammar School in Crediton, Devon. His technical expertise spans distributed technologies such as Cassandra, Spark, Kafka, Docker, and Zeppelin. Additionally, Simon has delivered solutions using traditional technologies like Oracle databases, Oracle EPM, and Oracle Engineered Systems.
Background
Simon Ambridge has an extensive 25-year career in designing, building, and supporting Oracle Hyperion & E-Business Suite solutions. He has worked with various high-profile clients, including the Financial Services Authority, Olympic Delivery Authority, BT, and RBS. His roles have ranged from Senior DBA to Senior Solution Engineer, covering a broad spectrum of responsibilities in both legacy and cutting-edge technologies.
Career Path
Simon Ambridge's career path includes pivotal roles at several notable companies. He served as a Senior Solution Engineer, EMEA at Kinetica and as a Pre-Sales Engineering Lead, EMEA at NuoDB. His tenure at RBS as a Technical Manager for Oracle Cloud Migration and at DataStax as a Solutions Engineer for distributed systems highlights his diverse professional portfolio. Earlier, he held significant positions at organizations such as The Qubix Group, HCL SAP Practice, Oracle, and Fujitsu Services.