Simon Wijckmans

It's truly a gift to know Simon. He's an exceptionally hard working and friendly person and he really motivates the people he's around to do their best as well. I don't know many people as dedicated to their craft as Simon is and anybody that works with him can attest to his brilliance. I can completely vouch in confidence for his work.

I had a pleasure working with Simon. He was a Solution Engineer at Cloudflare, because of his excellent technical and customer-facing skills, he quickly rose to Subject Matter Expert in his organization. Simon’s responsibilities included supporting the Bot Management product my team builds. This is one of the most challenging and difficult products that requires deep technical understanding of multiple disciplines -- networking protocols and cybersecurity, machine learning and data-driven engineering, as well as familiarity with specific details and requirements of customer IT operations. He deftly fulfilled tactical customer asks -- oftentimes challenging and difficult, while working effectively with the engineering team on long term strategic solutions. Simon is driven, hard-working, responsible, and pleasant to work with. I’m confident to see more amazing things from him!

Simon was the PM assigned to our team and I must say: I had a great time working with him. He was always transparent, and gave his honest opinions about any kind of topics. He recognized and liked benefiting of „team momentum“, and constantly wanted to unblock us whenever we had product related questions or blockers. He has an excellent knowledge around security oriented product areas, and he kept an eye on their positive impact on the main product. Besides his energized appearances in meetings (offline and online), I really liked that he gave kudos/credits for the team for big achievements. It was clear he wanted to bring the company to the next level and took on a lot of projects that made the difference for our customers. Any team would benefit from having Simon around.

Simon is a true security expert and trailblazer. During his tenure at Vercel, he spearheaded the development of a comprehensive set of security features that enabled the company to become a formidable force in the Enterprise space. His vast technical knowledge and deep understanding of Enterprise concerns allowed him to anticipate customer needs and develop solutions that addressed them head-on.

Simon has an infectious energy and passion for technology (and life). It was a pleasure to work alongside and see you grow as an SE and an individual during your time on the Solutions team at Cloudflare. Always first to contribute to team discussions, first to put his hand-up and volunteer his considerable technology expertise when faced with a difficult challenge (thinking Bot Management SME!) and first to make us crack a smile when it's needed most. Not too bad on the golf course either! I know Simon will push on and grow into an excellent Product Manager too.

Simon is a highly skilled and talented professional, who consistently demonstrates a strong work ethic and a deep technical expertise. His passion for understanding customer needs and market trends has helped drive the development of several features that have garnered praise from both customers and internal stakeholders. He has a strong ability to translate complex technical concepts into clear and actionable plans for engineering. Simon is a valuable asset to any team lucky enough to have him.

‘Ridiculously efficient’ is the phrase that comes to mind when I think about Simon! During the 2 years of working closely alongside Simon on numerous sales cycles I can say that he was a crucial part in showcasing maximum value of our solution and designing it in a way that feels tailored to customers. Simon did not only show for our customers at office hours and beyond, he did and does the same for his colleagues, always with great enthusiasm!

As a Product Manager working in Developer Tools, you must understand the product's technical nuance thoroughly. This helps PMs build the best, most approachable, and easy-to-use tools for developers. Simon embodies this ability and commands a genuine curiosity for what developers face daily to complete their tasks efficiently and securely. Simon worked for me on the Product team at Vercel, where he was a Senior Product Manager. He displayed a strong commitment to excellence, exceptional technical ability and was invaluable to the team. He was able to quickly analyze complex problems and develop solutions that could be shipped quickly and improved continuously, all while maintaining enterprise-grade security and scalability standards. I am confident Simon will continue to excel as a PM. His dedication to the customer is unparalleled, making it a pleasure to work with him. I would gladly hire Simon to any PM team in the future.

I had the great pleasure of working together with Simon while building one of Cloudflare’s first client security solutions. He is a really good Product Manager and a better person. Always bringing loads of positivity, enthusiasm and energy to the team and never forgetting the customer needs. His ideas and support are what made our product the success that it is today. I learned a lot from him and I will always be impressed of how easy he made all the customer meetings look.

After almost 15 years in the industry I’ve rarely come across such a talented individual such as Simon. His ability to solve complex problems on “the fly”, deep technical understanding and the ability to speak to both the Tech & Business side creates a great customer experience that has won us significant amounts of revenue. Simon is always very positive, takes initiative and is very liked by his customers and his peers. I warmly recommend him to any future employer!

Simon was one of the most dependable SE's I have managed. He was driven and engaged with his clients at a technical yet empathetic level that allowed him to build trust and strong relationships. Simon was pivotal in closing several large deals in EMEA as a Solutions Engineer. He was also keen on learning and expanding his knowledge and becoming the SME for the Cloudflare Bot Management product that allowed him to train and educate colleagues as well as dispense this knowledge to customers and products. Simon was a pleasure to manage and always held his work to the highest regard.

It was a pleasure working with Simon on sales opportunities. He has a sixth sense for understanding what prospects wanted as well as an exceptional ability in articulating our technical architecture. Simon knew how to properly technically qualify an opportunity and challenge prospects, which, in my opinion, really set him apart.

During my time working with Simon I found him to be an intelligent and articulate individual who has a strong work ethic. His level of experience surpasses his years. As a colleague, Simon was approachable, knowledgeable and a phenomenal support in helping me start at Cloudflare as well as a great guy to work with.

I am pleased to write a recommendation for Simon, a senior product manager with exceptional creativity, technical acumen, and a passion for doing what's right. During my time working with Simon, I have seen his enthusiasm for excellence and his commitment to delivering solutions that meet and exceed customer needs. Always putting the customer's needs first. Simon has a unique ability to balance technical and business requirements, making him a valuable asset to any team. He has an impressive ability to break down complex problems and develop innovative solutions, often leveraging emerging technologies to drive success. His technical background, coupled with his creativity, makes him an ideal collaborator for cross-functional teams. What sets Simon apart is his unwavering commitment to doing the right thing. He is deeply committed to ethical and responsible product development and is always looking for ways to ensure his work has a positive impact on the world. This is reflected in his products, which are not only technically impressive but also socially responsible. Above all, Simon is an incredibly motivated and passionate individual. He is always striving to improve his skills and knowledge, and he approach every project with a sense of energy and enthusiasm that is contagious. His dedication to his work is evident in everything he does, and his contributions have been invaluable to our team's success. I wholeheartedly recommend Simon for any senior product management position. He is a talented, innovative, and ethical professional who would be an asset to any organization.

As a motivated, knowledgeable and forward thinking person Simon was a great colleague to work with. He consistently demonstrated the importance of working together as a team and he motivated people in a way that only few people can. With his knowledge and mindset, Simon would be a valuable asset to any company.

Simon is, without a doubt, one of the best Solutions Engineers I've worked with. He has a lot of product knowledge, but it's mainly his ability to convey this knowledge to customers in an enthusiastic and charismatic way that impressed me. Simon is passionate about his work and is always ready to go the extra mile for his customers. His input continues to be invaluable to me, my colleagues and our customers.