Peter Simon

About Peter Simon

Principal-level ITAM and SAM professional with 12+ years of experience designing and delivering enterprise-scale asset and licensing solutions. Deep expertise in enterprise licensing strategy (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, VMware) and solution architecture across Flexera, ServiceNow SAM Pro, and Snow. Trusted advisor to Fortune 500 clients, leading end-to-end programs, executive workshops, and complex audit and optimization initiatives. Strong background in presales and consulting delivery, with a proven ability to influence strategy, shape deals, and deliver measurable financial and operational outcomes under ambiguity. Interested in the intersection of ITAM, data quality, and applied AI, where automation augments governance and decision making.I bring 12+ years of deep expertise in Software Asset Management (SAM), IT Asset Management (ITAM), and enterprise licensing strategy, helping organizations optimize multimillion-dollar software portfolios and design scalable, high-impact ITAM programs. My background spans consulting delivery, solution architecture, and enterprise presales across Flexera, ServiceNow, Eracent, and large-scale enterprise environments.I’ve led end-to-end SAM initiatives for Fortune 500 and large enterprise clients, shaping strategic roadmaps, architecting complex solutions, and guiding organizations through audits, cloud transitions, and program maturity transformations. In presales and solution consulting roles, I’ve led technical discovery, delivered executive-level demos, built business cases, partnered closely with sales teams, and influenced $100M+ in enterprise revenue.My strongest value lies at the intersection of technical depth, enterprise licensing expertise, and executive-level communication. I’m known for translating complex licensing, tooling, and data challenges into clear, defensible strategies that reduce risk, improve operational maturity, and deliver measurable financial outcomes.Core Strengths• Enterprise SAM & ITAM program architecture and governance• Solution design across Flexera, ServiceNow SAM/HAM, and Snow• Enterprise licensing strategy, audit defense, and risk management• Executive workshops, roadmap development, and operating model design• Presales solutioning, RFP leadership, and business case creation• Mentorship and enablement of consultants and solution engineers• Integrations and data architecture across CMDB and ITOM ecosystemsI am most effective in remote principal-level consulting or senior solutions architecture roles supporting large enterprise customers with limited travel.

Experience

1. Senior Itam Solution Consultant Architect (Enterprise)

   SoftwareOne

   Jan 2021 — Present · Brookline, NH, US

   Serve as a senior, enterprise-facing ITAM and SAM advisor for large commercial and global Fortune 500 customers, leading complex engagements with minimal oversight and high executive visibility.Lead end-to-end design and delivery of enterprise SAM solutions, including operating model definition, discovery and normalization strategy, CMDB and ITOM integration, license reconciliation, investment optimization, and compliance reporting.Architect solution designs across ServiceNow SAM Pro, Flexera, Snow, and other enterprise tools, advising clients on tooling strategy, coexistence models, and long-term scalability.Provide strategic guidance on enterprise software licensing (Microsoft, Oracle, IBM, VMware, Adobe), including audit readiness, risk mitigation, optimization strategy, and contract posture.Partner closely with sales and account teams in a presales capacity, leading technical discovery, shaping solution strategy, delivering executive-level demos, and influencing multi-million-dollar enterprise opportunities.Build and deliver business cases and value narratives that connect licensing risk and operational maturity to measurable financial and compliance outcomes.Own and resolve complex customer escalations, balancing commercial objectives with delivery integrity and long-term client trust.Lead executive workshops and roadmap sessions, translating technical and licensing complexity into clear strategic direction for senior stakeholders.Mentor and enable junior and mid-level consultants and solution engineers, raising delivery quality, technical depth, and consistency across engagements.Act as a trusted internal subject-matter expert on ITAM and SAM strategy, supporting sales, delivery, and leadership teams on high-impact enterprise initiatives.

Education

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  Master of Business Administration (MBA), Management and Leadership, New Product Commercialization

  2011 — 2013

• Rochester Institute of Technology

  BS, Information Technology

  2007 — 2011

Skills

• Powerpoint
• Microsoft Excel
• Iphone Application Development
• Product Management
• Consulting
• Computer Hardware
• Networking
• Computer Proficiency
• Marketing
• Computer Maintenance
• Technology Management
• System Administration
• Time Management
• Product Commercialization
• Commercialization
• Negotiation
• Php
• Bartending
• Computer Repair
• Management
• American Sign Language
• Windows 7
• Html
• Public Speaking
• Custom Furniture
• Data Analysis
• Project Management
• Troubleshooting