Waqas Awan
About Waqas Awan
Waqas Awan serves as the Vice President of Products at Deriv, where he has worked since 2022. He holds a PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Cambridge and has extensive experience in product management within the healthcare and fintech sectors.
Work at Deriv
Waqas Awan serves as the Vice President of Products at Deriv, a position he has held since 2022 in Cyberjaya, Selangor, Malaysia. In this role, he leads product management initiatives and oversees the design and launch of innovative products within the fintech sector. Prior to this position, he worked as the Chief Business Development Officer at Deriv from 2019 to 2022, also in Selangor, Malaysia. His extensive experience in product management is instrumental in driving the company's product strategy and development.
Education and Expertise
Waqas Awan has a strong academic background in bioinformatics and applied biology. He earned his PhD in Bioinformatics from the University of Cambridge, where he studied from 2000 to 2005. Prior to this, he completed a Master of Research (MRes) in Bioinformatics at the University of Leeds from 1999 to 2000. He also holds a Bachelor of Science (BSc) degree in Applied Biology from Imperial College London, which he obtained from 1995 to 1999. His educational background supports his expertise in product management across healthcare and fintech industries.
Background
Waqas Awan has extensive experience in product management and development, particularly in the healthcare and fintech sectors. He began his career as a Bioinformatics Researcher at Pfizer Pharmaceuticals in 2000. He then worked as a Bioinformatics Specialist at the Medical Research Council from 2000 to 2005. Following this, he transitioned to product management roles, including Senior Product Manager at ConneXionsAsia from 2013 to 2015 and Chief Product Officer at Holmusk from 2015 to 2018, both in Singapore.
Achievements
Waqas Awan has led the design and launch of innovative products in the fintech sector at Deriv. His leadership in product management has contributed to the development of solutions that integrate science, technology, and design. His background in leading multi-disciplinary teams across various domains, including biological research and healthcare, has equipped him with the skills necessary to drive product innovation.