Derek Cheng

Derek Cheng is a seasoned technology professional with a strong background in computer science and engineering. He currently holds the position of VP and Head of Engineering at Atlassian.23 Prior to this role, Derek served as the Senior Director of Engineering at Instacart, where he started in 2021 after leaving Facebook.1

Derek's career trajectory showcases his expertise in building product-focused teams and developing consumer-facing tech products.3 His professional experience includes:

Career Highlights

• VP and Head of Engineering at Atlassian (2023 - present)2
• VP, Content Verticals at Microsoft (2022 - 2023)2
• Senior Director of Engineering at Instacart (2021 - 2022)2
• Engineering Director for Marketplace at Facebook (part of his almost 8-year tenure)1
• Various roles at Facebook, including Engineering Manager for Marketplace and Platform, and Software Engineer for App Ads
• Founder & CTO of Impressions Real Estate LLC
• Software Engineer at Google
• Development Lead and Software Design Engineer at Microsoft

Education

Derek holds a BMath degree in Computer Science from the University of Waterloo.

Skills and Expertise

Derek is known for his proficiency in:

• Product development
• Team leadership
• Consumer technology
• Strategy formulation and execution

His diverse experience across major tech companies like Facebook, Microsoft, Google, and now Atlassian and Instacart has given him a broad perspective on the industry and honed his skills in engineering leadership.