Alex Berner
About Alex Berner
Alex Berner is a Product Manager at Rise8, specializing in DevSecOps practices within the Department of Defense. He has a background in design and marketing, with previous roles at Fortified Bicycle, Kessel Run, and WOO Sports, and holds a Bachelor of Arts in History from Brown University.
Work at Rise8
Alex Berner has been serving as a Product Manager at Rise8 since 2021. In this role, he focuses on integrating modern software practices into defense-related projects. His work emphasizes the implementation of DevSecOps practices within the Department of Defense, contributing to the advancement of technology in defense operations.
Education and Expertise
Alex Berner studied at several prestigious institutions. He attended Deerfield Academy from 2007 to 2011, followed by Brown University, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts in History from 2012 to 2016. He also studied at the Copenhagen Institute of Interaction Design in 2016 for 11 months. Additionally, he completed a year at Oxford Tutorial College, focusing on European History from 2011 to 2012. His expertise includes coaching and enablement in Lean development.
Background
Prior to his current position at Rise8, Alex Berner held various roles in product management and design. He worked at WOO Sports as a Product Manager from 2016 to 2019 and at Kessel Run as a Product Manager from 2019 to 2021. Earlier in his career, he was a Designer & Marketing Associate at Fortified Bicycle from 2015 to 2016 in Boston, MA.
Professional Experience
Alex Berner has a diverse professional background in product management and design. His experience includes three years at WOO Sports, where he managed product development, and two years at Kessel Run, where he continued to refine his product management skills. His early career included a role at Fortified Bicycle, where he combined design and marketing efforts.