Simon Hales is a seasoned professional in product management, currently serving as a Senior Consultant at Opencast since May 2023. Previously, Simon held roles including Product Manager at NBS, where significant product enhancements were made, and Product Owner at Home Group, achieving a remarkable 1200% increase in user adoption for a self-serve platform. With extensive experience at tombola as Product Management Lead and Senior Product Manager, Simon contributed to the international product strategy and in-house software development. Earlier career highlights include roles at Swiftpage and Sage, where Simon was instrumental in product launches, market strategies, and customer experience improvements. Simon's diverse technical background also includes positions at Convergys and Sitel.