Simon Knee

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About Simon Knee

Hands on leader with a track record in managing and growing engineering teams and delivering on highly complex programs with novel technology. Can deep dive into the underlying technologies with the ability to rapidly learn new fields. Capable of coding and architecting while leading and coaching. Clear communicator who bridges the gap between executives, customers and engineers. Technical Experience • Languages: Python, C++, C, Go, Perl, Assembly, Octave • Embedded Systems: SoCs, OS Integration, Protocols, Platform / Silicon Integration, Drivers • Processes: CI/CD, Git, Gerrit, Jenkins, Jira, ISO 9001:2008 certification • Management APIs: REST, JSON, XML, SOAP, IPMI, SNMP • Network layer: L2/L3/L4/L7 software, ASICs, TCP Offload Engines, Network Virtualization • Networking: NOS software, OCP Networking, SONiC, SAI, TCP/IP stacks, OpenFlow, SDN • Hypervisors: VMware Certified Professional, Hyper-V • Multi-Processor: PhD in Parallel Processing, Distributed Systems, Algorithm Design • Patents: 4 granted in layer 3 routing and SoC architectures • Leadership: 15+ years managing cross-functional teams across multiple international sites Specialties: • Planning and Execution • Architecting Complex Systems • Software Development Processes & ISO • Networking Stacks • Chip Software & Systems Architecture • Parallel/Multi-Core Programming • Thought Leadership and Innovation