Simon Birtles is an experienced technology professional specializing in cloud infrastructure and network architecture, currently serving as a Principal Architect at Elia, where responsibilities include engineering automated private cloud solutions for the energy sector. Previous positions include Network Lead Architect at Elia, Data Center Architect at NXP Semiconductors, and roles at Airbus Defence and Space, Haystack Networks, and Vodafone, where Simon focused on Cisco ACI implementations and network integration. Simon also has experience in consulting and systems engineering, having worked with diverse clients across Europe. Simon's educational background is based in the UK.