His role involves exposing participants to experiences, projects and training that will help them lead in the future.
ROCKVILLE, MD, July 22, 2024 /24-7PressRelease/ -- Simon C. Weaver has been included in Marquis Who's Who. As in all Marquis Who's Who biographical volumes, individuals profiled are selected on the basis of current reference value. Factors such as position, noteworthy accomplishments, visibility, and prominence in a field are all taken into account during the selection process.
Mr. Weaver, a distinguished professional in leadership training, has made significant contributions to the field of digital transformation and modernization. As the North American lead for the transformational leadership development program at IBM, he has been instrumental in preparing future executive leaders within the company. His role involves exposing participants to experiences, projects and training that will help them lead in the future. Additionally, he serves as a senior consultant at IBM, where he focuses on upgrading and modernizing clients' IT stacks and software.
Prior to his work at IBM, Mr. Weaver had a notable tenure at Vonage. From 2018 to 2021, he served as a solutions support engineer, playing a vital role in launching the solutions engineering division. This department provided clients with personalized, on-site troubleshooting and engineering support, marking a significant milestone in his career. Before this, he was a technical liaison from 2016 to 2018 and a customer trainer from 2014 to 2016. His early career included a managerial position at Uncle Julio's Corporation.
Mr. Weaver's expertise in leadership training is well-recognized. He has achieved several significant milestones, including doubling the size of IBM's leadership development program and being elected class president of his master's cohort. His professional affiliations include membership in the Project Management Institute's DC and Maryland chapters and serving as president of the Beta Eta Chapter of Sigma Chi Fraternity.
Before embarking on his professional journey, Mr. Weaver earned a Bachelor of Arts in psychology from Case Western Reserve University in 2011. Following this accomplishment, he attained an MBA in information systems and business analytics from the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland, with honors, in 2021. These academic achievements have been pivotal in his career success, providing him with a strong foundation in both business analytics and psychology.
Mr. Weaver's professional certifications further underscore his expertise. He is a certified SAFe® 6 Scrum Master by Scaled Agile Inc., a Project Management Professional via the Project Management Institute, and a Salesforce Certified Administrator by Salesforce. Additionally, he holds certifications as an enterprise design thinking practitioner from IBM, a certified associate in python programming from Python Developer, and in CCNA routing and switching via Cisco.
Outside of his professional life, Mr. Weaver is actively involved in several civic-minded organizations, such as the Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Humane Society, Aspen Hill Civic Association, and the Alumni Board of the Robert H. Smith School of Business at the University of Maryland. On a personal level, he enjoys such recreational activities as hiking, CrossFit, weightlifting, playing recreational basketball, volunteering around the community, and exploring new restaurants with friends and loved ones. Looking ahead, Mr. Weaver aims to delve deeper into IT strategy amidst rapid technological advancements. He aspires to lead not only people but also a practice or sector within an organization where he can make impactful decisions on a company-wide scale.
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