Overview
Nicholas Simmons serves as Vice President of Research and Development at Nuvocargo[1], a position held since December 2023[3]. Simmons previously held the role of Head of Engineering at Nuvocargo from September 2022 to December 2023[4]. Simmons' career includes extended tenure at Shopify, progressing through roles from Senior Developer beginning in May 2013[9] to Director of Engineering from August 2019 to August 2022[5], and prior experience as Senior Software Engineer at LucasArts from November 2011 to March 2013[10]. Simmons has completed executive education programs at Harvard Business School, including the High Potentials Leadership Program in 2018[12] and Leading Product Innovation in 2020[11]. Simmons holds an M.Eng in Information Systems Engineering from Concordia University[13].
Profile introduction
Technical leader with a career spent primarily at companies that successfully transitioned from startup to scale-up. Enjoy balancing my time between high level company strategy / organizational decision making and in the weeds building. I enjoy working with people that can lead by example and navigate the balance between being a manager and IC when required. I strive to foster a culture that sets a high bar for quality. Knowing when to move fast and scrappy, and when to build for the long term. Being able to calibrate the approach given the context and stage of an idea or project. Cross-disc…
Career history
- Vice President of Research and DevelopmentDec 2023 to presentNuvocargo
- Head of EngineeringSep 2022 to Dec 2023Nuvocargo
- Director of EngineeringAug 2019 to Aug 2022Shopify
- Senior Software Development ManagerDec 2017 to Jul 2019Shopify
- Technical LeadJan 2017 to Dec 2017Shopify
- Software Development ManagerSep 2014 to Jan 2017Shopify
- Senior DeveloperMay 2013 to Sep 2014Shopify
- Senior Software EngineerNov 2011 to Mar 2013LucasArts
Education
Executive Education, Leading Product Innovation2020 - 2020Harvard Business School
M.Eng, Information Systems Engineering2006 - 2007Concordia University
Insights & ideas
Nicholas Simmons writes about fatherhood and faith, framing his message around the idea of seeing one's own father through God's eyes as a path to finding grace and good
Media & appearances
- Mindset Movie ReviewsApple PodcastsJuror #2 (2024) - Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, Nicholas Hoult - Movie ReviewIn this episode of Mindset Movie Reviews, I take a closer look at Juror #2 (2024). Directed by Clint Eastwood, starring Toni Collette, J.K. Simmons, and Nicholas Hoult. ⭐ Rating: 3.5/5 🏆 IMDb: 7.0/10 🎬 Genre: Crime, Drama, and Mystery ⏱ Ru
- RISE Urban NationApple PodcastsThe Sexy Side of Fear: Rewriting Mindset with Nicholas DillonOwn Your Story. Scale Your Impact.: As a leading motivational speaker in Milwaukee, Nicholas Dillon is an entrepreneur on a mission to pursue his passion and build a legacy of influence. Thousands of individuals from the community to corporate America have learned from Dillon's expertise
- Encouragement Conquers AllApple PodcastsNicholas Simmons: Seeing Through the Father's Eyes: Finding Grace and Goodness in Our DadsEncouragement Conquers All Podcast with your host, Justin Fatica About Nicholas Simmons: Nicholas Simmons is a dedicated husband and father, a Catholic convert from atheism, and a devoted follower of the Blessed Mother. He aspires to emulate Our Lord a Additional recording: Encouragement Conquers All.
- The TLDR Film ClubApple PodcastsEpisode 21 - Juror #2 | Clint Eastwood | Nicholas Hoult | Toni Collette | J.K. Simmons | Chris MessinaCourt’s in session! This week, we deliberate over Juror #2 (2024), Clint Eastwood’s tense courtroom drama that’s as much about inner conflict as it is about justice. ⚖️ Justin Kemp’s moral dilemma places him at the heart of a high-stakes mur
- Encouragement Conquers AllApple PodcastsNicholas Simmons: Seeing Through the Father\'s Eyes: Finding Grace and Goodness in Our DadsNicholas Simmons is a dedicated husband and father, a Catholic convert from atheism, and a devoted follower of the Blessed Mother. He aspires to emulate Our Lord and Saint Joseph in all aspects of his life. Passionate about helping men discover their ma Additional recording: Encouragement Conquers All.
- CHGO Chicago Bears PodcastApple PodcastsXavier McKinney or Justin Simmons? Who Should the Chicago Bears Pursue at Safety in Free Agency?The Chicago Bears have plenty of options to look at when it comes to finding Eddie Jackson’s replacement at free safety. Could top guys like Xavier McKinney or Justin Simmons be on general manager Ryan Poles’ radar? Or will Poles go with a lower-tie
- The RosenCastApple Podcasts63 - Nicholas SimmonsThis week’s episode features a good friend, Nicholas Simmons. Back after 60 episodes straight from Japan. Nick joins Zack Rosenquest at the Rosen One Studios to talk about his new company, life events, adversity and living in Japan. Thank you...
- Westside BarbellApple PodcastsCC Bitesize Chat - Dr. Nicholas Romanov and Louie SimmonsThe Conjugate Method Podcast: Listen to and watch CC Bitesize Chat - Dr. Nicholas Romanov and Louie Simmons from Westside Barbell: The Conjugate Method Podcast on Apple Podcasts. October 19, 2018. Duration: 10m.
- Political GabfestApple PodcastsThe Disinhibited Fascist
- ExchangesApple PodcastsErica S. Simmons and Nicholas Rush Smith, "Rethinking Comparison: Innovative Methods for Qualitative Political Inquiry" (Cambridge UP, 2021)A Cambridge UP Podcast
- M&A CircusApple PodcastsM&A Circus con Davide D’Affronto e Nicholas Lasagna (Simmons & Simmons)
- Barbell ShruggedApple Podcasts149- How to Run Faster, Farther and Injury Free for Life w/ Dr. Nicholas Romanov
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