Simon Orford

Simon Orford is an experienced Project Manager and Scrum Master currently working at Altron, focusing on Agile project management for Vodacom, overseeing five Agile squads and managing ad-hoc projects in telecom billing systems. As a Big Data Agile Project Manager, Simon facilitated the implementation of hardware and software for Big Data services, including machine learning, while liaising with senior executives. Additionally, Simon co-founded and directs Muslim Community Events South Africa, managing IT operations, finance, partnerships, and marketing efforts for the non-profit start-up. Past roles include Performance Consultant at Dale Carnegie Cape Province and Project Manager in construction, alongside sabbaticals dedicated to family, travel, and community work. Simon holds multiple qualifications, including a BTECH in Information Technology and diplomas in Marketing and Advanced Project Management from Cape Peninsula University of Technology.