Simon Kirk Bsc.hons

Simon Kirk has a diverse background in product management, with extensive experience in various industries. Simon is currently working as a Senior RF Product Manager at Pragmatic, where they are responsible for developing a balanced portfolio and roadmap of profitable products. Prior to this, Simon held the position of Head of Product Management at ENVEA Group, where they led the Product Management team and introduced professional training to enhance strategic product management. Simon also served as a Product Marketing Manager at IDTechEx, leading the Marketing team and managing the company's research products. Simon's previous experience includes roles such as Senior Product Manager at Xaar, Global Product Manager at KeTech Group, and Global Product Manager at Alent plc. Simon began their career as a Craftsman in the British Army. Simon has a BSc. Hons degree and is a certified CPMM (Certified Product Marketing Manager).

Simon Kirk Bsc.Hons, CPMM has a solid educational background. Simon started their education at Northallerton College, where they obtained a GNVQ in Advanced Science. Simon then pursued a Higher National Diploma (HND) in Biomedical Science at Sheffield Hallam University.

After completing their HND, Simon went on to earn a Bachelor's Degree in Applied Biomedical Science from the University of Portsmouth. Continuing their academic journey, they attended the University of Reading and focused on Existing and Emerging Biotechnologies in the Faculty of Sciences.

Simon's commitment to expanding their knowledge and skills is evident through their additional certifications. Simon obtained the Certified Product Marketing Manager (CPMM) certification from AIPMM The Association of International Product Marketing and Management in 2016. Furthermore, they completed the Optimal Product Management and Product Marketing course from 280 Group in 2022.

Most recently, Simon engaged in a short-term Continuing Professional Development (CPD) program at the University of Leeds, specializing in Industrial Air Pollution Monitoring. Finally, they attended the University of Cambridge's Institute for Manufacturing to enhance their expertise in IoT Strategy and Technology.