Simon Assender

Simon Assender is a seasoned data professional currently serving as the Principal Data Product Architect for Global Pharma Technical Operations at Genentech since February 2023. Previously, Simon worked as a Principal Data Engineer/Architect at Improbable, focusing on data strategy and architecture for complex simulations. At GfK, Simon held roles as Principal Data Engineer and Director, leading the Data Engineering function. Experience includes significant positions at Expedia Group and Hotels.com as a Senior Data Architect, as well as directorship at SWA Associates Limited, providing business intelligence and management information analysis. Simon also contributed to the design and development of data warehouse systems in various roles at Asta Managing Agency Ltd, Partnership, and Allied World Assurance. Simon holds a Master's Degree in Data Science from the University of Dundee and a Bachelor's degree in Mechanical Engineering with Aeronautics from Brunel University of London.