Derek Hearn

Derek Hearn is currently a Software Engineering Manager at Apple, where they have also served as Lead Build Engineer and Build Engineer from 2023 to 2025. Prior to this, Derek gained significant experience as a Lead Programmer for a Japanese Collaborative Game Development Project and worked in various programming roles at companies such as Milliman, MeetBall LLC, and Robomodo. They hold a Bachelor of Science degree in Game Development from DePaul University, completed in 2013. Throughout their career, Derek has demonstrated a strong ability to tackle complex problems and manage diverse teams effectively.