Derek Smith

Derek Smith has extensive work experience in various roles and companies. Derek started their career in 2005 at Delaware Valley University as an Area Coordinator, and later progressed to roles such as Associate Director of Residence Life, Director of Residence Life, Director of Student Affairs Operations, and Instructor. Derek joined the Mid-Atlantic Association of College & University Housing Officers (MACUHO) in 2016 as a Treasurer. In 2017, they joined the Central Bucks Family YMCA as a Certified Personal Trainer. In 2019, they transitioned to AIIR Consulting, where they held positions such as Operations Manager, Director of Information Technology, and currently serves as the Product and Information Security Manager.

Derek Smith has a Master of Science (MS) degree in Higher Education Administration from Drexel University, which they obtained from 2006 to 2008. Prior to that, they completed their Bachelor of Arts (BA) degree in Youth Ministry from Eastern University, where they studied from 2002 to 2005. In terms of certifications, Derek obtained the Professional Scrum Product Owner™ I (PSPO I) certification from Scrum.org in June 2022. Derek also holds the Certified Scrum Product Owner (CSPO) and Certified ScrumMaster (CSM) certifications from Scrum Alliance, which they obtained in August 2019.