Derek Bender

Derek Bender is an experienced IT professional currently serving as the Director of Information Technology at Silfab Solar Inc. since May 2024. Previously, Derek held the position of Group Leader in Systems Technology at Eramosa - A CIMA+ Company from March 2021 to May 2024, and before that, was the Director of Information Technology & Business Systems at ALMAG Aluminum from September 2016 to March 2021. Derek's career began at Gay Lea Foods as the Manager of Information Technology from January 2011 to September 2016, where responsibilities included managing IT resources and collaborating with the CFO on IT strategy. Earlier roles include Senior IPC Analyst at Manulife Financial, Problem Management in IT Service Operations at Research In Motion, Sr. Systems Analyst at Kraft Canada, Technical Systems Analyst at The Ottawa Hospital, Product Support III at Nortel Networks, and Technical Support Engineer at Compaq. Derek holds education credentials from the Ontario School of Business and the Global Learning Center.