Simon Yiming Ma, a Chinese-American entrepreneur and mathematician, is the founder, chairman, and chief executive officer of Camelot Information Systems. Born on 15 June 1962 in Beijing, China, Ma moved to the United States, where he built a career in enterprise technology. As of 2026, he is 64 years old and resides in Atherton, California.
Early life and education
Ma earned a bachelor's degree from East China Normal University in Shanghai before pursuing advanced degrees in the United States. He holds a PhD in mathematics, a Master of Science in mathematics, and a Master of Science in computer science, all from the University of California, Santa Barbara.
Career and business achievements
Before founding Camelot Information Systems in 2000, Ma worked at IBM, where he gained experience in enterprise software, information technology, and business consulting. Leveraging this background, he established Camelot to help organizations implement and optimize enterprise technology solutions. Under his leadership, the company expanded its services beyond SAP consulting to include cloud computing, artificial intelligence (AI), big data, cybersecurity, and digital innovation.
A major milestone came in 2010 when Camelot was listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE). However, the company was taken private in 2014 and has since continued to grow its enterprise technology offerings. Ma also serves on the Northern California advisory council of the Asia Society.
Personal life and family
Ma is married to Heidi Chou, though the couple keeps their relationship largely private. They have one daughter, Rebecca Ma, known online as Becca Bloom, who is a digital content creator sharing lifestyle, fashion, and travel content. Ma's private nature means few details about his family are publicly known, but his daughter's social media presence occasionally draws attention to the family.
Net worth and legacy
While Ma's exact net worth is not publicly disclosed, his fortune stems from building Camelot into a major enterprise technology firm. His journey from a math PhD to a tech executive exemplifies the immigrant success story in Silicon Valley. Today, Camelot continues to shape digital transformation for businesses worldwide.
