Bernie Ferguson is a skilled team coach, product lead and program manager with extensive experience in leading teams and delivering excellent customer experiences. Bernie has a bachelor's degree in Information Management & Systems from Monash University and has completed the Governance Foundations for Not-for-Profit Directors course at the Australian Institute of Company Directors.

Bernie has worked at top-tier organizations such as Canva, Qwilr, Atlassian, Fairfax Media, AXA, and MarketSMART, gaining valuable experience and expertise in strategy, planning, and execution of multi-disciplinary projects. Bernie's experience in navigating complex challenges and building a collaborative environment has allowed Bernie to manage projects effectively, solve problems at the right time, and foster diverse opinions leading to positive outcomes.

As a Senior Technical Program Manager at Canva, Bernie's expertise in team effectiveness, coaching and product development is put to work leading a team to deliver continuous improvement and product innovation. Bernie's experience in product leadership, strategy, and execution at Atlassian, as well as program and project management at Fairfax Media, saw Bernie rise to project and program advisor contracts roles at Qwilr and eventually the Senior Technical Program Manager position at Canva.