Derek Barnes

Derek Barnes, P.Eng., is an accomplished Product Manager specializing in AIOps at PagerDuty since July 2024. Previously, Derek held various roles at Konrad Group from May 2021 to July 2024, including Manager, Senior Consultant, and Consulting Product Manager, where leadership in developing a real-time cheque fraud solution for major Canadian financial institutions was demonstrated. At Caliber Data Labs, Derek developed go-to-market strategies, enhancing product-market fit, and conducted competitive analyses to improve marketing efficacy. Earlier experiences include a pivotal role at CIBC as a Product Owner, leading automation strategies that yielded significant cost savings during the COVID-19 pandemic. Derek started professional career at OES Inc., progressing from Embedded Design Intern to Product Leader, managing product development across major sports leagues. Educational qualifications include an MBA from the University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management and a Bachelor of Engineering and Management in Computer Engineering from McMaster University.