Simon Allardice: Decades of Programming, Teaching & Creative Problem Solving

Simon Allardice has spent more than three decades turning programming knowledge into practical learning experiences. Known for his instructional work with Lynda.com, he has helped countless people understand technology through clear explanations and thoughtful teaching.

His career has stretched across an extraordinary range of projects, from safety systems for nuclear reactors to music drivers for computer games. Simon’s journey shows how curiosity and adaptability can shape a lifetime of creative technical work.

In this episode:

  • Creating technology tutorials for learners
  • A career spanning multiple generations of software
  • Programming for specialized systems and entertainment
  • Teaching complex ideas through simple explanations
  • The evolution of software development

Topics: programming, software development, technology education, tutorials, creative problem solving

Roundabout: Creative Chaos is a podcast hosted by Tammy Coron exploring creativity, design, and technology. Listen at https://roundaboutcreativechaos.com and subscribe on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or wherever you get your podcasts.

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Simon has written code for nuclear reactor safety systems, game engines, and financial systems across three decades — then spent the next twenty years teaching software development to millions via Lynda.com, Pluralsight, and LinkedIn Learning. He now leads content at Accenture's LearnVantage platform and spoke at SXSW 2026 on moving from learning about AI to working with it.

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