Overview
Rodrigo Barnes serves as Chief Technology Officer at OWKIN[1], where Barnes leads the engineering and technical operations of automated systems for research and AI-powered drug discovery and clinical development[2]. Barnes previously held the position of VP of Engineering at OWKIN from September 2022 to August 2025[4]. Before joining OWKIN, Barnes served as Chief Technology Officer at Aridhia from March 2008 to August 2022[5]. Barnes holds a MA (Hons) in Philosophy and Mathematics from the University of Edinburgh, earned between 1990 and 1994[11]. Earlier career positions included roles at Cognia EU Ltd as R&D Programme Manager, Axiope Limited as Project Manager, and consulting work at kaleak[9][10][8].
Profile introduction
At Owkin, I lead the engineering and technical operations of our automated systems for research and AI-powered drug discovery and clinical development. With over 25 years of experience in software engineering and 15 years in project management in the Life Science sector, I specialize in: - Developing and shipping cutting-edge products and services - Translating business opportunities into tangible results - Leading cross-functional teams in complex, multi-disciplinary environments Key Strengths: - Enterprise web application development for healthcare, life sciences, and knowledge managemen…
Career history
- Chief Technology OfficerJul 2025 to presentOWKIN
- VP of EngineeringSep 2022 to Aug 2025OWKIN
- Chief Technology OfficerMar 2008 to Aug 2022Aridhia
- Director/TrusteeOct 2012 to May 2014Sustaining Dunbar
- Co-ordinatorJan 2007 to Mar 2009Sustaining Dunbar
- ConsultantDec 2007 to Mar 2008kaleak
- R&D Programme ManagerApr 2005 to Nov 2007Cognia EU Ltd
- Project ManagerSep 2002 to Mar 2005Axiope Limited
Education
MA (Hons), Philosophy and Mathematics1990 - 1994The University of Edinburgh
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