Simon Heimlicher
Director of Engineering at Sonar | Zurich, Zurich, Switzerland
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Simon Heimlicher, as the Director of Engineering at SonarSource SA, plays a pivotal role in shaping the company's technological vision and delivering innovative solutions that empower developers worldwide. His leadership extends across key products such as SonarLint, SonarCloud, and SonarQube, which are integral to ensuring code quality, security, and continuous integration for organizations ranging from Fortune 100 giants to prominent open-source communities like the Apache Software Foundation. Under Simon’s guidance, the engineering team is focused on advancing product robustness, scalability, and usability, enabling over 80% of Fortune 100 companies to embed quality assurance seamlessly into their development pipelines.
Simon’s expertise lies at the intersection of IT strategy, software engineering, and organizational change management. He leverages his deep understanding of Java, DevOps, and cloud-native architectures to drive innovation and optimize development workflows. His approach emphasizes transforming IT departments from operational units into strategic assets that deliver measurable business value—aligning technical initiatives with overarching business strategies.
Current projects under his leadership include the development of intelligent code analysis tools that incorporate machine learning to proactively identify vulnerabilities and technical debt, as well as initiatives to enhance collaboration and developer productivity through integrated cloud solutions. Simon’s background in finance, executive coaching, and organizational culture enables him to foster a culture of continuous improvement, problem-solving, and strategic agility within his teams. His commitment to innovation is more than just a buzzword; it’s a core driver of how SonarSource helps organizations achieve sustainable software excellence in an increasingly complex digital landscape.
Director of Engineering at Sonar in February 2024 to Present
Founder at CraftFinal in April 2023 to January 2024
Chief Information Officer (CIO) at Basler Kantonalbank in July 2021 to March 2023
Director of Digital Client Lifecycle Digitization and Digital Client Interaction / Segment Manager at UBS in June 2019 to June 2021
Program / Project Manager at UBS in May 2014 to May 2019
Senior Researcher at University of Massachusetts Amherst in August 2012 to April 2014
Researcher at Technicolor in January 2011 to July 2012
System Architect at Nine Internet Solutions | Your Swiss Managed Cloud Service Provider in November 2010 to December 2010
Ph. D. Student at ETH Zurich in January 2006 to September 2010
Group Fitness Instructor at Akademischer Sportverband Zürich (ASVZ) in March 2007 to December 2009
Group Fitness Instructor at Activ Fitness AG in May 2004 to June 2007
System Administrator at Tradeways Ltd. in June 2002 to December 2005
Consultant at Stimmt AG in March 2000 to October 2000
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ETH Zürich, Ph.D., September 2026
ETH Zürich, M.Sc., September 2026
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Strategic Consulting
Business Ownership
Start-up Ventures
Risk Management
Technology Product Development
Coaching & Mentoring
University Teaching
Start-up Leadership
Finance
Technology Strategy
Engineering Leadership
Executive Coaching
Organizational Culture
Usability Engineering
Cross-functional Team Leadership
Communication
Strategy to Execution
Change Management
Engineering
Business Metrics
Problem Solving
Product Engineering
Engineering Management
Product Development
Information Technology
Team Leadership
Information Security
Interpersonal Skills
Customer Journeys
Research
Digital Innovation
IT Strategy
Business Transformation
Project Portfolio Management
Product Management
Global Delivery
Organizational Change Management
Organizational Development
Program Management
Leadership
Management Consulting
Business Strategy
Project Management
Cloud Computing
Machine Learning
Mathematical Modeling
Algorithms
Consulting
Strategy
C++
Python
Matlab
SQL
Java
Networking
Digital Transformation
Agile Transformation
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Discover more about SonarWhat is Simon Heimlicher email address?
Email Simon Heimlicher at [email protected] and [email protected]. This email is the most updated Simon Heimlicher's email found in 2026.
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To contact Simon Heimlicher send an email to [email protected] or [email protected]. (updated on April 10, 2025)
What company does Simon Heimlicher work for?
Simon Heimlicher works for Sonar
What is Simon Heimlicher's role at Sonar?
Simon Heimlicher is Director of Engineering
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Simon Heimlicher's phone (**) *** *** 642
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Simon Heimlicher works in the Computer Software industry.
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