Simon Barratt
About Simon Barratt
Simon Barratt is a Senior Software Developer at LMAX Group in London, England, with over thirty years of experience in software engineering and systems integration. He has worked in various roles across multiple organizations, specializing in high-performance computing, API design, and AWS managed services.
Work at LMAX
Simon Barratt has been employed at LMAX Group as a Senior Software Developer since 2022. He works in London, England, United Kingdom. His role involves leveraging his extensive software engineering experience to contribute to the company's technology initiatives.
Previous Employment History
Before joining LMAX, Simon Barratt held several positions in the software engineering field. He worked at Anaplan as a Senior Software Engineer from 2017 to 2021, and prior to that, he served as Lead Software Engineer at CloudNC for one year. His earlier experience includes roles at UNHCR, HP, and Société Privée de Gérance, among others, spanning over three decades in various capacities.
Education and Expertise
Simon Barratt studied at Rhodes University, where he earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science and Information Processing. He also holds a Bachelor of Science with Honours from the same institution. Additionally, he completed a Postgraduate Certificate in Education at the University of Reading, achieving Qualified Teacher Status. His expertise includes high-performance computing, API design, and building complex computational models.
Technical Skills and Specializations
Simon Barratt specializes in building and configuring AWS managed services for Kubernetes and Kafka as part of DevOps initiatives. He has a keen interest in high-performance computing and is adept at designing APIs. His experience also includes moving and processing data with a focus on style and elegance.
Mentoring and Professional Development
With over thirty years of experience in software engineering and systems integration, Simon Barratt has a strong background in mentoring. He has worked across various paradigms and platforms, contributing to the professional development of peers and junior engineers throughout his career.