Ian Wareing

Ian Wareing is a Senior Product Manager at OpenAthens, where he focuses on managing products aimed at publisher customers. His role involves understanding the challenges faced by publishers and developing solutions to enhance their business outcomes. Wareing has a diverse background, having initially studied photography and worked in art galleries before transitioning into technology and product management.

Background and Career Path

• Education: Ian studied photography at university, which laid the foundation for his creative skills.
• Early Career: He began his career in art galleries and museums but gradually shifted towards technology. His roles have included supporting the games industry and producing interactive content for digital media.
• Product Management Journey: His interest in product management grew while working as an account director, leading him to pivot his career. He first established himself as a product owner at Manchester Metropolitan University before joining OpenAthens.

Role at OpenAthens

• Responsibilities: As a Senior Product Manager, Ian is responsible for evolving OpenAthens' product offerings in response to user needs and market trends. He emphasizes improving existing products and exploring new opportunities within the identity and access management sector.
• Mission Alignment: He is passionate about OpenAthens' mission to remove barriers to knowledge, which he finds fulfilling as he collaborates with talented teams to solve user problems.

Recent Contributions

Ian has recently highlighted the integration of OpenAthens' authentication technology with BMJ Impact Analytics, enhancing user experience for healthcare professionals by providing seamless access to critical analytics and insights. This collaboration aims to improve healthcare outcomes by leveraging data on medical research impact.12

For more details about his professional journey, you can find his profile on LinkedIn under the username ianwareing.3