Derek Tapper

Derek Tapper is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in sales and account management, currently serving as the Partner Sales Manager at Aware, Inc. since November 2025. Prior to this role, Derek held various positions at ID R&D, including Account Manager and Partner Success Manager, from May 2023 to October 2025. From January 2019 to April 2023, Derek was the Director of Sales at JENETRIC. Derek's career began at ID Networks, where roles included Biometrics Product Manager and Senior Software Developer from March 2007 to November 2018. Further back, Derek worked as a Reactor Engineer at FirstEnergy from May 2004 to March 2007. Academic credentials include a Bachelor's degree in Nuclear Engineering from Purdue University, obtained from 1999 to 2004.