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Simon Leigh

@simonleigh

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I build AWS cloud products, APIs, and React applications that improve customer self-service and clinical access.

New Zealand

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What I'm looking for

I'm looking to build software products and solve customer problems, while mentoring others, exploring new technologies, and delivering in fast-paced environments.

At Conqa, I design, build, deploy, and operate AWS cloud solutions for construction companies. I develop Node.js services, REST APIs, and React products that increase customer self-service, support new sales, and enable higher-tier offerings.

I've delivered authentication and MFA through AWS Cognito, improved ECS performance for QA report printing, and used AI prototypes to gather fast customer feedback before production development.

Across more than 17 years at Orion Health, I led technical architecture, built clinical FHIR APIs, OpenID Connect integrations, Terraform deployments, and observability with OpenTelemetry. I also helped health organizations migrate clinical systems, access patient records, and operate scalable on-premises and cloud platforms.

I enjoy mentoring engineers, solving critical delivery problems, and building projects outside work. I've contributed to open-source gaming communities through WhisperAttack, VAICOM functionality, and a Raspberry Pi Kubernetes home cloud.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Senior and Staff Engineer

Current

Conqa

Oct 2021 - Present (4 years 11 months)

Design, development, deployment, and operations of AWS cloud-based solutions for the construction industry. Developed Node.js services and React applications, improved performance, and implemented OpenID Connect authentication.

NodeJS Serverless Framework AWS Lambda DynamoDB SNS Amazon SQS React REST APIs OpenID Connect Amazon Cognito AI AWS ECS

Technical Product Owner

Orion Health

Jan 2019 - Oct 2021 (2 years 9 months)

Guided long-term technical architecture and deployment strategy. Prototyped solutions, designed OpenID Connect solutions, developed FHIR APIs, and improved developer experience with Terraform and containerization.

OpenID Connect FHIR APIs Terraform AWS Docker OpenTelemetry Kubernetes CI CD

Senior Software Engineer

Orion Health

Nov 2015 - Jan 2019 (3 years 2 months)

Responsible for technical design and development of features and components. Mentored team members and developed metrics collection, event data visualization, Keycloak plugins, and REST APIs.

Java REST APIs Keycloak Metrics Event Data Visualization Distributed Systems

Senior Implementation Consultant

Orion Health

Apr 2013 - Nov 2015 (2 years 7 months)

Installed, configured, and developed bespoke components for client sites in North America. Provided solution architecture and direction to other consultants, including performance testing and integration with clinical messaging systems.

Java Solutions Architect Performance Testing Clinical Communication HL7 Integration

Development and Technical Team Lead

Orion Health

Oct 2005 - Apr 2013 (7 years 6 months)

Led technical design and development, migrated applications from Hibernate 2 to Hibernate 3 and JPA, and provided technical advice and leadership to the team.

Java Hibernate JPA Agile Technical Leadership API Design

Software Engineer

Orion Health

Mar 2004 - Oct 2005 (1 year 7 months)

Technical design and development of new features, resolution of product bugs, and product support.

Java Software Development Bug fixing Product Support

Implementation Consultant

Peace Software

Sep 2000 - Jan 2004 (3 years 4 months)

Installation, data migration, and EDI interface development at client sites in North America. Successfully completed large projects for gas, water, and electricity billing organizations.

Installation Data Migration EDI Billing Systems