Christopher O'Keefe

Christopher O'Keefe has extensive work experience in the technology industry. Christopher is currently the VP of Engineering at SiftMed, a role they have held since 2023. Prior to this, O'Keefe worked at Verafin, where they held multiple positions. From 2017 to 2023, they served as the Director of Product Development, leading a team of 46 employees and overseeing product management, development, project management, and customer support. During their time at Verafin, they were responsible for two product lines, delivering new features and supporting customers. From 2015 to 2017, O'Keefe was the Director of Services and Install, leading the Technical Services department within the Customer Success organization. In this role, they increased revenue, reduced project backlog, and partnered with the renewals team to improve customer retention. O'Keefe also worked with customers to provide technical assessments and collaborated closely with the sales team to onboard new customers. Before joining Verafin, O'Keefe worked at BlackBerry, starting as a Software Developer from 2004 to 2006. Christopher then became the Team Lead for Tools from 2006 to 2009, where they led a team of 6 developers and automated RF calibration and test software for manufacturing plants. Finally, from 2009 to 2013, O'Keefe served as the Manager of OS Systems and Tools at BlackBerry, overseeing a team and implementing process improvements to increase quality. Overall, O'Keefe has a strong background in engineering, product development, and leadership roles in the technology industry.

Christopher O'Keefe has a Master of Science (MS) degree in Management from Wilfrid Laurier University, which they completed from 2011 to 2012. Prior to that, they earned a Bachelor of Engineering (BEng) degree in Computer Engineering from Memorial University of Newfoundland, which they completed from 1998 to 2004. In addition to their formal education, Christopher O'Keefe has also obtained two certifications: Occupational Health and Safety Committee from WorkplaceNL in June 2023, and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) from Scrum Alliance in September 2013.