Simon Painter

“Simon is a keen team player. His knowledge is evidenced in his work and his confidence is infectious. Simon has passed on important skills to less experienced networking team mates and all with a great sense of humour. ”

“Working with Simon on network and network security projects. His knowledge is excellent and has delivered many pieces of work for us in a timely manner. Please don’t steal him from us just yet!”

“I worked alongside Simon on various network architecture projects and his Cisco and general network transformation knowledge enabled the client to simplify and standardise what was a complex, traditional core-based network architecture. Simon was then able to pass that knowledge onto the operational teams so that they could comfortably support the Cisco ACI implementation as well as mentoring them on support of existing technologies. Simon’s has a wide range of skills outside of pure networking and his Azure, AWS and Python development skills also proved to be an asset to the client. It was a pleasure working alongside Simon and I’d have no hesitation in recommending him for a large scale, hybrid-cloud network transformation role in the future.”

“Simon joined us at the start of lockdown and easily managed to immerse himself in the team having only met a couple of people in person. Simon is really knowledgeable across a broad range of technologies and will always find an answer to really complex problems. He has led on the delivery of numerous technical projects creating project briefs, designs, implementations and training amongst many other elements of his role. Since his time with us he has been a huge asset.”

“I am the leader of a technology delivery team at a large Fintech organisation. I had a requirement for a Lead Network Engineer to service a large telephony project and brought Simon in after an impressive interview. Simon settled into the organisation and the project quickly and was wasted no time getting to grips with the work he was brought in to service. Simon is a contractor, but showed the kind of care and compassion I'd normally expect from permanent resources. Simon has no problem asking difficult questions or holding stakeholders to task if he believes it is the right thing to do. He will not take the simple option for the sake of convenience. He shows good self-management and knows his way around large organisations. Simon is very intelligent and has a deep understanding of networking and a keen interest in the future of IT, including DevOps, Cloud and Agile. I would hire Simon again.”

“Simon worked for me in delivering an infrastructure replatform platform at the National Distribution Centre. He joined the team some way through the delivery and immediately demonstrated he was very knowledgable about the systems being developed. In implementing a new virtual load balancer/firewall solution, Simon led the network detailed design and resolved many issues with numerous stakeholders / suppliers. Simon has a very proactive approach, often bringing back solutions with minimum of input. In developing the system, he provided training to the permanent staff members new to this area. A great guy to work with - happy to recommend to the network and look forward to working with him again. ”

“Simon is a very competent engineer and has a wealth of knowledge in networking as well as other technologies. This gives him a good view as to how best to deliver a solution that meets all needs and requirements. It also helps that he's a friendly guy and makes efforts to socialize with team members. All in all a very valuable team member and I'd be happy to work with him again.”

“Simon is an exemplary network engineer with an excellent knowledge and experience in his own area and also good appreciation of other disciplines within enterprise IT. He always looks to add value to very project. Good luck for the future”

“Simon has supported Infrastructure project delivery at Asda over 2 lengthy periods & we have really benefited from his significant technical skills & experience. He becomes part of the team, reflecting our culture & often supports activities that provide value beyond his core networking role. Would recommend Simon to any organisation looking for logical & resourceful characters with a good dash of personality!”

“I have worked closely with Simon on a number of projects. He has real knowledge of how networks work and is able to apply that to his design by creating elegant solutions to complex problems. He has a fearless approach to work and never shy's away from a challenge. ”

“I've had the pleasure of working with Simon on a couple of Projects at Asda - he knows his stuff, he knows how to explain said stuff to the layman, has a pragmatic 'can-do' attitude and is generally an all-round lovely guy. Recommended! ”

“Simon joined a project I was running when the only technical option seemed to be to spend close to a million pounds on a very bitty design. Within one day Simon had penned a design which utilised existing infrastructure, lowered costs by more than 50% and was elegantly simple. He's a pleasure to work with and delivers results on time.”

“Simon delivers the basics brilliantly. He is a dedicated student of technology, not just networking but also including wider technology complex solutions. This gives him the allowance to innovate, design and over deliver, this is against rising expectations from stakeholders all within a challenging business environment. Simon has used his skills to with no budget to implement tools that engage the team towards operating and delivering quicker. In this contract role working as a Technical Expert, Simon is a privilege to work with and a great asset to the team dynamic bringing knowledge, humour and a highly regarded technical presence. I would recommend Simon with no hesitation in any enterprise network related role.”

“Simon is a very conscientious, hard working contractor who adds great value to a team. His design work is well thought out and demonstrates his experience within networking and IT in general. His documentaion is very thorough and easy to understand. He has a philosophy of leaving a place better than when he arrived and this can been seen in how he approaches his work. A pleasure to work with.”

“Simon is a Technical Specialist; his ability to translate difficult technical problems into sound, easy to digest solutions is excellent. Simon understands the technologies he works with in detail and this ensures his designs and solutions are intuitive and accurate. He is easy to talk too, a great sounding board for technical and non technical discussions and a real gentlemen.”

“I have had the privilege for working with Simon on two contract assignments, Capita and ASDA. He has an extremely high level of expertise in all areas of networking within the large enterprise arena - this shows in his design ideas, technical explanations (to all levels of party understanding) and his documentation. He has often been a sounding board and excellent to work with for peer-review. When he has been in lead positions, his priority has always been the welfare, learning, progression and exposure of his team; his personality and presence allows for a true open door & "ask stupid questions" without criticism. I would recommend Simon in any network design/architecture/operational management role where the enterprise is large, complex, and highly critical. It has been fun working with Simon and hope to work with him again.”

“From the very first time I worked with Simon it was clear that his technical expertise were second to none. Not only does he have an excellent understanding of networking theory and concepts it’s obvious he is also capable of translating and applying this knowledge to build real world solutions. Oh and he is a thoroughly decent chap, that smile isn't just for the camera ;-)”

“Simon likes coming up with solutions, and getting into technical issues others were not able to deal with. Great to work with him. ”

“I worked with Simon for several months at on a few projects in Capita. Simon was the main network focal point for both the technical and business staff. The business looked to him as the technical say so on all matters network related, and he definitely deserved that mantle. He was responsible for the network support team and all of his team respected and looked up to him. Simon is a very technical guy, who can translate business requirements and technical understanding into supportable technical solutions. He can also find the balance between process and actually delivering with ease, which is a trait to be proud of these days. I enjoyed my time working with Simon and I would relish the opportunity to work with him again in the future. I would thoroughly recommend Simon to any prospective employer.”

“Working with Simon is a pleasure. He has that unique ability to turn technical soundbites into well versed and articulated plain English. Nothing was ever too much trouble for Simon even though his workload was over flowing he always had time to discuss the next issue. He led and managed his team expertly and ensured they and he followed the imposed process when pressured otherwise. I would jump at the chance to work with Simon again.”

“I worked with Simon on the implementation of a major programme of network changes to the Capita network. I found Simon to be an extremely helpful and positive colleague, with excellent technical knowledge and a refreshing 'can do' attitude. I wouldn't hesitate to recommend Simon for a similar position in the future.”

“I worked with Simon on many projects whilst he was Network Team Lead at CCM and would strongly recommend him. His expert technical knowledge and his willingness help and support made working with him a pleasure.”

“I have known Simon’s for over 5 months and found him very honest, reliable, dedicated, and excellent Network Team Leader and a really helpful team member; he always encourages his team to learn new technology. I wish I get another chance to work with him in future.”

“Simon is an extremely experienced and dedicated Data Network professional. I have always found him helpful and willing to pass on his knowledge and experience readily.”

“I have had the pleasure of working with Simon as my network specialist to help in delivering my projects and services while I have been at Capita Customer Management. Simon has a deep understanding of both the technical and business drivers behind the solutions. Simon has shown himself to be an innovative technical engineer of the highest caliber and takes great pride in understanding both the technical and commercial aspect when considering any solution. He is a team player and commands a great deal of respect from his managerial and peer group for his knowledge. Simon is a good ally to work with as he is very positive in his approach and can be counted upon to assist with alternate ways of providing the most competitive solution that will meet the customer and business requirement. I would welcome the opportunity to work with him again, should the opportunity arise.”

“Simon's enthusiasm, work ethic and professionalism are extraordinary. Simon has a keen eye for detail and persistently pushes ideas and issues, especially those that contribute to adding value for his teams. I wish him all the Best for his future.”

“As well as being a technology expert, Simon works well across all levels of management, and displays a strong service focus when working with clients and customers.”

“Simon is extremely knowledgeable about IT Infrastructure, overall architecture, networking and desktops. I have worked with him on several M&A integration projects at HDS and his knowledge and leadership qualities make him invaluable to the team. He is professional, competent, dependable and accountable. In addition Simon has excellent interpersonal skills and deals respectfully with everyone he works with.”

“I have worked with Simon at BlueArc and through the IT integration phase following the acquisition of BlueArc by Hitachi data Systems. During his tenure at BlueArc Simon has done an outstanding job in supporting a large, geographically remote R&D location. Simon served as an SE and has been instrumental in providing technical support and transferring field knowledge to the R&D team. To assure smooth R&D operations, product launches, Technical support and logistics, the UK R&D operation required a world class IT infrastructure which was replicated, mirrored and interoperated with the California based HQ. Simon technical skills, knowledge and cooperative attitude allowed BlueArc to establish and leverage a world class IT infrastructure. Following the acquisition by HDS, Simon has been instrumental in sorting out, recommending and implementing the required IT infrastructure integration while keep the R&D group productive.”

“I started working with Simon about mid 2011 when BlueArc merged with Hitachi Data Systems. Simon was from the BlueArc IT team. It has been a pleasure working with Simon as he brings with him deep skill sets in multiple disciplines within IT such as networking, VOIP telephony, server administration, and applications, etc. He has proven to be very thorough and technically accurate at the senior level in all the projects we have worked on. I'm glad to have him on our team and would consider him a great asset to any organzation fortunate enough to have him.”

“Simon is a well versed engineer capable of solving problems and creating solutions across multiple platforms. I worked with him primarily on company acquisitions and he was extremely valuable at determining current state, architect desired state, and executing a plan to get there without business disruption.”

“Simon Painter is one of the most talented infrastructure and networking experts I have ever had the pleasure of working with. Simon consistently demonstrates professionalism, team work, and an uncanny ability to troubleshoot and resolve complex infrastructure problems. Simon's expertise encompasses all areas of technology to support business infrastructure. He is a great "go-to" guy when the need exists to tackle an enterprise wide challenge. In working with Simon I have yet to find anything Simon is not exceptional at in the Information Technology world of aligning IT with business delivery and strategy.”

“It was great experience to work with Simon. He is very organized, dependable and detail oriented professional. He is a good team player and is a great asset for any organization. Abhijit”

“Simon's technical competence was invaluable to me during a product launch which required internal IT infrastructure changes to automate electronic product delivery to our customers. He provided guidance on the available technical options, and ensured that the external vendors we were working with were properly updated in a timely fashion. For general day to day IT needs, I was very impressed with Simon's attitude and approach, and enjoyed working with him quite a bit.”

“Simon is a multi talented individual with a vast array of technical knowledge. Combine this with his high availability and willingness to help and guide others around him make him an integral member of any team. Working as part of the group which conducted the BlueArc migration, Simon's leadership towards myself and expertise made him a pleasure to work around and were crucial to completing this project so effectively. Highly recommended.”

“Simon is a very knowledgeable IT Engineer. In four years, there was rarely any problem I had that he couldn't resolve and he was also very patient with me, as someone at the other end of the ability scale technically!”

“Simon is one of the most technically hands-on guys that I have ever worked with, he is more than capable of being given any task and he will just get on with it. He can work with out the need to be managed or supervised and is also more than capable of working with a team as well. One of Simons greatest strengths is identifying and implementing opportunities for improvements to an IT infrastructure. Simon comes highly recommended from myself.”