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Simon Elisha

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Chief Technologist | Australia, New Zealand & Oceania. Director of Chief Technologists | APJ WWPS at Amazon Web Services (AWS)
📍 Greater Melbourne Area, Australia

Simon Elisha is a technology executive and Chief Technologist for Amazon Web Services in Australia & New Zealand. With a career spanning over 30 years, he specializes in advising C-level leaders on cloud strategy and AI adoption. He holds an Honours degree from Monash University and is recognized for translating innovation into clear business outcomes.

Beyond his executive role, Simon is the founder and host of the highly successful Official AWS Podcast, which has achieved over 17 million downloads globally. He lives in Melbourne with his wife, two children, and their Cavoodle, Chewie.

As a prolific innovator, he holds nine patents related to cloud technology.

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Experience
33 Years
Current Role
Chief Technologist | Australia, New Zealand & Oceania. Director of Chief Technologists | APJ WWPS
Job Level
Mid-senior
Location
Greater Melbourne Area, Australia
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Cloud & AI Strategy
Advises C-level executives on turning cloud and AI into measurable business outcomes, focusing on strategy, modernization, and responsible adoption.
Public Sector Innovation
Leads technology and transformation for the public sector in Australia and New Zealand, focusing on creating modern citizen experiences.
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Career

Work history

4-2022
Chief Technologist | Australia, New Zealand & Oceania. Director of Chief Technologists | APJ WWPS
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
9-2020 - 4-2022
Director of Technology and Transformation, Public Sector, Australia and New Zealand
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
2-2020 - 4-2022
Head of Technology and Transformation, A/NZ Public Sector
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
4-2016 - 4-2022
Head of Solution Architecture, ANZ Public Sector
Amazon Web Services (AWS)
7-2014 - 3-2016
CTO & Director of Field Engineering, Australia & New Zealand
Pivotal, Inc.
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Education
2-1990 - 10-1993
Honours
Monash University
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