Simon Thorpe
About Simon Thorpe
Simon Thorpe is the Director of Data Services at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor's degree in Physics with European Studies from the University of Sussex and has extensive experience in database management and middleware solutions.
Current Role at Thomson Reuters
Simon Thorpe serves as the Director of Data Services at Thomson Reuters, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he oversees the integration of Big Data technologies and is involved in the strategic development of database services. His work focuses on managing middleware and storage solutions, ensuring that data services align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Thomson Reuters
Simon Thorpe has held multiple positions at Thomson Reuters prior to his current role. He worked as Head of Database and Middleware Support and Engineering from 2019 to 2020. He also served as Manager of Technology from 2017 to 2019, and as Team Lead from 2011 to 2017. His earlier roles included Senior Systems Engineer & Project Lead from 2007 to 2011 and Systems Administrator from 2004 to 2007, all based in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
Education and Expertise
Simon Thorpe earned a Bachelor of Science (B.Sc.) degree in Physics with European Studies from the University of Sussex, studying from 1991 to 1995. His educational background supports his expertise in managing middleware and storage solutions, which are critical components of his current responsibilities in Data Services.
Career Background
Before joining Thomson Reuters, Simon Thorpe worked in various technology roles. He was a Systems Administrator at Thomson Creative Solutions from 2000 to 2002 and later served as a Microsoft Systems Engineer at Telenor Group in 2002-2003. He also worked as a Network Administrator at Balance Technology Inc in 2004 and had a brief contract role as a Systems Admin at TEKsystems in 2003-2004.