Simon Allardice

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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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…

Simon Allardice

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