Darren James Harkness

Darren James Harkness is an experienced professional in web development, project management, and operations, currently serving as Director of Advancement Information Services at Simon Fraser University since June 2023 and Managing Director at Shipton Light Industries since June 2022. With a diverse background, Darren has held significant roles including Director of Operations at Goat, where responsibilities included improving project management processes; Director of Project Management at Redstamp Agency, focusing on team development; and Developer Support Manager at Slack, overseeing a multinational support team. Previous positions also include Senior Web Developer/Project Manager at Athabasca University and Principal at static·red light industries, where Darren specialized in web strategy and development. Academic credentials include a Master of Arts in Humanities Computing from the University of Alberta and a BA in English and History from The University of British Columbia.