Simon Z.
About Simon Z.
Simon Z. serves as the Sr. Director of Information Technology at Zumper, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in IT leadership roles, including positions at Evernote, Hired, Inc., and Aurora.
Work at Zumper
Simon Z. serves as the Sr. Director of Information Technology at Zumper, a position he has held since 2020. In this role, he has implemented strategies that transformed operational processes to align with the company's mission. His leadership focuses on leveraging technology to enhance the company's competitive edge in the real estate market.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Prior to his current role, Simon Z. held several significant positions in the field of Information Technology. He worked at Hired, Inc. as Head of Information Technology for one year from 2019 to 2020. Before that, he was the Global Information Technology Lead at Aurora for five months in 2018-2019. He also spent multiple years at Evernote, where he progressed from IT Manager to IT Lead, and finally to Senior IT Administrator from 2012 to 2015.
Early Career Background
Simon Z. began his career in sales and customer service roles. He worked as an Assistant Sales Manager at 24 Hour Fitness from 2004 to 2006 and as a Sales Associate/Supervisor at Nordstrom from 2003 to 2005. He also gained experience as an International Sales Representative at Circuit Assembly Corp. from 2006 to 2011, and as a Deskside Support/Service Desk Analyst at Genentech from 2011 to 2012.
Leadership and Team Development
In his professional roles, Simon Z. emphasizes the importance of hiring, training, and retaining employees who demonstrate Passion, Heart, and Drive. He focuses on cultivating teams that embody a 'Nordstrom white glove service' attitude, which reflects his commitment to high standards in team performance and customer service.
Advocacy for IT as a Competitive Advantage
Simon Z. advocates for the role of Information Technology as a competitive advantage within organizations. He believes that effective IT strategies can significantly enhance operational efficiency and contribute to overall business success.