Simon Ford is a technology enthusiast based in Cambridge, UK, with a passion for creating impactful products and leading teams. He holds a 1st class Masters degree in Electronics from the University of Southampton and boasts over 25 granted patents in the US. Simon is the founder of Mbed @ Arm, a pioneering IoT operating system for MCUs that evolved from a small startup to a significant division within Arm, employing hundreds of professionals. Additionally, he established Makespace, a cutting-edge community workshop in Cambridge equipped with advanced manufacturing tools to facilitate creativity among its members. Simon also made notable contributions as the technical lead for the Arm NEON/v7 architecture, pivotal in ushering in the smartphone era of mobile computing. Presently, he is engaged in bootstrapping a new tech startup, showcasing his entrepreneurial spirit and innovative drive. For further information, visit his personal website at http://mookstar.co.uk.