Alexander Simon
About Alexander Simon
Alexander Simon is a Client Solutions Associate at Flexport in Los Angeles with a background in chemical engineering and diverse professional experiences in supply chain, research, and entrepreneurship.
Current Position at Flexport
Alexander Simon currently works as a Client Solutions Associate at Flexport in Los Angeles, California, United States. His role involves managing client relationships and ensuring client needs are met effectively, leveraging his diverse background in supply chain operations and engineering.
Previous Experience at Flexport
Prior to his current role, Alexander Simon worked as a Supply Chain Operations Specialist at Flexport from 2020 to 2022, also based in Los Angeles. During his two-year tenure, he focused on optimizing supply chain processes and enhancing operational efficiency.
Role at National Science Foundation I-Corps
In 2020, Alexander served as an Entrepreneurial Lead at Articular Solutions under the National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps program in New Orleans, Louisiana. Over eight months, his team investigated the viability of a new medical device technology, conducting over 100 interviews with healthcare ecosystem stakeholders.
Educational Background
Alexander Simon studied Chemical Engineering at Tulane University, earning a Bachelor of Science in Engineering (BSE) between 2016 and 2020. He also completed a summer business minor institute at Tulane in 2018, providing him with a unique business perspective on engineering decisions.
Internships and Early Career Roles
Alexander has held multiple internships and early career roles. He was a Global Supply Chain Oral Care Intern at Colgate-Palmolive in 2019, where he developed new toothpaste formulas. That same year, he worked at Shell as a Consulting Engineer Intern for his Tulane Chemical Engineering Capstone Project. His earlier roles include positions at Hamilton Farm Golf Club, Rudolph Research Analytical, and Gladstone Design, Inc.