Simon is a data geek - with deep experience in Apache Kafka and modern data system design.  His work has been featured on the Confluent Kafka blog, Hacker News and his KSQL recipes appear as part of the Confluent Kafka Streams Cookbook.

His open source projects include

- Aircraft tracking utilising KSQL & Apache Kafka

- Machine learning and Kafka KSQL stream processing for home monitoring

- Geospatial event tracking for insurance events using KSQL & Apache Kafka

Simon has an extensive background in building large, highly available distributed enterprise systems .  He has a passion for sharing with the community and loves to coach and present.

When he has spare time, you can find Simon running, cycling and travelling.