Mike Osmond
About Mike Osmond
Mike Osmond is the Senior Director of Engineering at Barracuda in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, with a rich background in engineering and project management roles at companies like Avast Software, BlackBerry, and Alcatel-Lucent.
Current Role at Barracuda
Mike Osmond currently serves as the Senior Director of Engineering at Barracuda in Ottawa, Ontario. He oversees a global R&D team of over 35 professionals, including developers, testers, managers, and technical writers. His responsibilities include leading the development of Barracuda RMM, Site Security Scanner, and SaaS Management solutions, specifically tailored for Managed Service Provider (MSP) markets. Additionally, Mike played a pivotal role in the due diligence process during the acquisition of Avast’s Managed Workplace RMM SaaS platform and has been instrumental in the post-acquisition transition plan, integrating engineering and business operations between Barracuda and Avast.
Previous Experience at Avast Software
Before joining Barracuda, Mike Osmond worked at Avast Software in the Ottawa, Canada Area. He initially joined Avast as a Program Manager for Engineering, a role he held for five months in 2016. Soon after, he was promoted to Director of Engineering, a position he held from 2017 to 2019. During his tenure at Avast, Mike was responsible for significant engineering projects and contributed to the company's technological advancements.
Career at BlackBerry
Mike Osmond has an extensive background in engineering and project management from his time at BlackBerry in the Ottawa, Canada Area. From 2011 to 2016, he served as the Senior Technical Project Manager, overseeing various technical projects. Prior to that, he worked as the Team Lead for Software Engineering Process Services from 2009 to 2011. His roles at BlackBerry allowed him to develop strong leadership and project management skills that have been critical throughout his career.
Experience at Alcatel-Lucent
Mike Osmond's early career includes various technical and managerial positions at Alcatel-Lucent. From 2001 to 2006, he worked as a Product Design Engineer in Ottawa. He then transitioned to Technical Project Manager and Process Improvement Leader roles in the San Francisco Bay Area from 2006 to 2007, and back to Ottawa as a Technical Project Manager from 2007 to 2008. During his time at Alcatel-Lucent, Mike gained valuable experience in project management and process improvement.
Educational Background
Mike Osmond holds a Master of Business Administration (MBA) from the University of Ottawa, which he completed from 2003 to 2006. He also earned a degree in Electrical Engineering (Co-op) from Memorial University in Newfoundland and Labrador, graduating in 2001 after six years of study. His educational background has provided him with a solid foundation in both technical and business disciplines, which have been instrumental in his professional success.