Speaker Details

Simon is a tech enthusiast passionate about open-source automation, orchestration, and observability integrations. He aims to simplify technology adoption in open-source environments. Simon is deeply involved in the OpenStack Cinder community and has contributed to many collaborative designs. He is also an Ansible developer responsible for creating Pure Storage's leading storage automation experience.

Originally from England, Simon is a Sci-Fi enthusiast and Formula 1 fan. He enjoys listening to 80s rock music and is an emergency responder in his local community. With over 35 years of experience in the storage industry as a customer and a vendor, Simon offers valuable insights into the evolution of storage technology and practical applications.