Simon Meier

Simon Meier has a diverse work experience that spans over two decades. Their most recent role was as a Principal Software Architect at Digital Asset, starting in September 2020. Prior to that, they served as the Director of Engineering - Product Foundations at the same company from September 2017 to September 2020. Simon also held the position of Distinguished Software Engineer at Digital Asset for a brief period from May 2017 to September 2017 and was a Senior Developer from April 2016 to May 2017.

Before joining Digital Asset, Simon worked as a Software Architect at Elevence Digital Finance from August 2015 to April 2016. Simon also worked as a Postdoctoral Researcher at IBM from November 2014 to June 2015 and as a Software Engineer at Better AG from February 2013 to September 2014.

Simon's early career included positions as a PhD Student / Teaching Assistant at ETH Zurich from September 2007 to September 2012 and as an Intern at Siemens Corporate Research from November 2006 to February 2007. Simon began their professional journey as a Junior Software Engineer at Prantl Consulting from November 2001 to June 2002.

Simon Meier received a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) degree in Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance from ETH Zürich in 2012. Prior to that, they obtained a Master's degree in Computer Science from ETH Zürich in 2007. Simon also holds a Ph.D. certification in Information Security from ETH Zurich, which they obtained in January 2013.