Chad Berkley

Chad Berkley is the Head of Database Platform Engineering at GEICO, based in Portland, Oregon. He has a significant background in engineering leadership, having previously served as Vice President of Engineering at Timescale and New Relic, where he managed large teams and oversaw substantial engineering projects.

Professional Background

• Current Role: At GEICO, Berkley is focused on building a modern database platform utilizing open-source tools within a hybrid cloud infrastructure. His leadership emphasizes hiring engineers and fostering an inclusive work environment.12

• Previous Experience:

  • Timescale (August 2021 - September 2023): Organized the engineering team from a flat structure to multiple product groups, enhancing professional development and diversity efforts.1

  • New Relic (December 2019 - August 2021): Led a large team responsible for observability data and spearheaded initiatives that transformed the company's business model.1

  • Cirium (March 2017 - December 2019): Managed a significant budget and led a diverse technology organization, focusing on customer-centric product development and agile methodologies.1

• Earlier Roles: Berkley has also held positions as CTO at FlightStats, where he integrated IT and engineering functions, and as Senior Engineering Manager at the same company.1

Chad Berkley's extensive experience in engineering leadership and his commitment to diversity and inclusion highlight his significant contributions to the tech industry.