Software Services Manager
Canonical
Simon Wardley is software services manager for Canonical, a leading provider of services to both individual and corporate open source software users. He is helping define future cloud computing strategies for Ubuntu, the popular Linux distribution for the desktop. He is a passionate advocate and researcher in the fields of open source, commoditisation, innovation and cybernetics.
As a geneticist with a love of mathematics and a fascination in economics, Simon has always found himself dealing with complex systems, whether it’s behavioural patterns, environmental risks of chemical pollution, developing novel computer systems or managing companies.