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Simon Smith

Enthusiast · DISC type i
VP Software Development at GDS Link, LLC
📍 Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States

With over 20 years of experience in software engineering, Simon Smith is the VP of Software Development at GDS Link. He specializes in fintech and AI-powered risk decisioning, leading global development and QA teams to deliver scalable, high-performance technology solutions for the financial services industry.

Simon is a hands-on leader, continuing daily software development and architecture decisions while managing a globally distributed team of over 30 people.

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Experience
23 Years
Current Role
VP Software Development
Job Level
Senior
Location
Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex, United States
Personality Overview

How Simon shows up

Story Driven
Amiable & Agreeable
Consensus Focused

Unlike D or C types, they are convinced more by stories and testimonials. They agree with others often, so exercise caution when relying on their word. They are more about building relationships than just cutting deals.

Priorities

Topics Simon cares about

Global Team Leadership
He manages a team of more than 30 software development and QA employees distributed across four continents.
Fintech Innovation
His career at GDS Link, Experian, and Scorex has focused on developing high-performance financial software and AI-driven credit decisioning products.
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Career

Work history

7-2017
VP Software Development
GDS Link, LLC
1-2012 - 7-2017
Senior Software Developer
GDS Link, LLC
1-2005 - 1-2012
Software Developer II, Senior Software Developer, Expert Software Developer
Experian
8-2002 - 12-2005
Junior Software Developer, Software Developer II
Scorex Ltd
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Behavioral profile

DISC profile (public)

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Influence (I)

Influence (I) reflects the degree to which a person prefers to work by influencing or persuading others. Those scoring high tend to be people oriented, motivated by social recognition and building relationships.

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