Brent Barkman

Brent Barkman is a seasoned technology professional and entrepreneur currently serving as a Limited Partner at Everywhere Ventures (The Fund) since February 2020.12 His career spans various roles in software engineering, product management, and entrepreneurship.

Professional Experience

Brent's most recent positions include:

• Senior Principal Product Manager at Atlassian (June 2024 - Present)23
• Founder & CEO of KATA (March 2021 - April 2024)12

Prior to these roles, Brent had a notable career in the tech industry:

• Software Engineering Manager at Snapchat, Inc. (January 2017 - February 2020)2
• Software Engineer at Snapchat, Inc. (December 2014 - January 2017)2
• Software Development Manager at Amazon Instant Video (October 2013 - November 2014)2
• Software Development Engineer at Amazon.com (May 2011 - October 2013)2

Entrepreneurial Venture

As the Founder & CEO of KATA, Brent led an initiative to build an operating system for engineering organizations. The project aimed to provide effortless visibility and alignment for companies, though Brent notes that while the ideas were right, the timing wasn't optimal.2

Education

Brent holds two degrees:

• Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Manitoba2
• Bachelor of Engineering in Software Engineering from the University of Waterloo2

Skills and Expertise

Throughout his career, Brent has demonstrated expertise in:

• Software engineering and development
• Product management
• Team leadership and management
• Entrepreneurship and startup operations

His diverse experience across major tech companies like Snapchat and Amazon, combined with his entrepreneurial venture, positions him as a valuable Limited Partner for Everywhere Ventures (The Fund), where he can contribute insights from both established tech giants and the startup ecosystem.