Elia Group
Simon Birtles is an experienced technology professional specializing in cloud infrastructure and network architecture, currently serving as a Principal Architect at Elia, where responsibilities include engineering automated private cloud solutions for the energy sector. Previous positions include Network Lead Architect at Elia, Data Center Architect at NXP Semiconductors, and roles at Airbus Defence and Space, Haystack Networks, and Vodafone, where Simon focused on Cisco ACI implementations and network integration. Simon also has experience in consulting and systems engineering, having worked with diverse clients across Europe. Simon's educational background is based in the UK.
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Elia Group is a key player in electricity transmission. We ensure that production and consumption are balanced around the clock, supplying 30 million end users with electricity. Through our subsidiaries in Belgium (Elia) and the north and east of Germany (50Hertz), we operate 19,349 km of high-voltage connections, meaning that we are one of Europe’s top 5 transmission system operators. With a reliability level of 99.99%, we provide society with a robust power grid, which is important for socioeconomic prosperity. We also aspire to be a catalyst for a successful energy transition, helping to establish a reliable, sustainable and affordable energy system.