Simon Heer

Responsible for analyzing in-house and customer projects, with a focus on identifying optimal technology stacks within the Web3 space. Specialized in the Ethereum L1, L2 mainly Base, VeChain, Tezos, and Celo ecosystems, providing tailored tech solutions to clients. Developed business models for internal products, with a strong emphasis on two-sided marketplaces and mobile-first strategies. Recently expanded focus to include upcoming Layer 2 solutions on Bitcoin.

Web3 Research and Product Innovation at SayNode Operations AG (2022-05 – Present)

Responsible for analyzing in-house and customer projects, with a focus on identifying optimal technology stacks within the Web3 space. Specialized in the Ethereum L1, L2 mainly Base, VeChain, Tezos, and Celo ecosystems, providing tailored tech solutions to clients. Developed business models for internal products, with a strong emphasis on two-sided marketplaces and mobile-first strategies. Recently expanded focus to include upcoming Layer 2 solutions on Bitcoin.

Content Migration, Project based collaboration at Comparis (2021-10 – 2022-03)

• Responsible for data migration to a CMS
• Administrative effort

IT Risk, Security & Compliance at AXA (2019-08 – 2020-07)

• Responsible for individual sub-projects in the area of Azure Cloud and Sharepoint
• Requirements gathering with individual stakeholders

Solution Sales Representative (Red Hat) at TechData (2015-12 – 2018-06)

• Sales support and support of the BDM in all partner concerns
• Customer support in order processing
• The communication interface between Red Hat, Avnet and partners
• Monthly price list calculation
• Completion of regular courses in the area of Red Hat product portfolio

Inside Sales (Juniper, VMware, Red Hat) at Avnet AG (2013-05 – 2014-12)

• Create offers
• Processing orders
• Telephone customer service

Apprenticeship as a media technician at Swisscom AG (2008-08 – 2012-07)

• Cooperation in various departments and projects

Master of Science in Digital Business and Innovation – Vrije Universiteit (2020-09 – 2021-08)

Bachelor in Business Informatics – Zurich University of Applied Sciences (2016-09 – 2020-08)

Exchange Semester – Concordia University (2018-08 – 2018-12)

Studies in Business Administration in Business Administration – Zurich University of Applied Sciences (2015-09 – 2015-12)

Certificate in Advanced English in English – Langport English College (2012-10 – 2012-12)

Apprenticeship with professional baccalaureate in Media technician – Swisscom AG (2008-08 – 2012-08)