Derek D.

Derek D. has extensive work experience in the technology industry. Derek is currently the Vice President of Engineering at CyberFOX, a cyber security company. In this role, they manage the development teams and assists in achieving key performance indicators. Derek also spends time writing tech documents and specifications for new products.

Prior to CyberFOX, Derek worked as a Software Architect Consultant for a stealth startup. Derek was responsible for rehabilitating a product and building a new application using web technologies. Derek made significant improvements to speed, data consumption, and operational cost.

Derek also worked as a Senior Software Engineer at Password Boss and Axcient. At Axcient, they developed a FUSE File System for Backup Disaster Recovery, rewrote the system network layer, and provided support to customers in managing data loss and recovery.

Derek held the position of Chief Technology Officer and Board Advisory Member at Armor Bionics, where they provided solutions and alternatives to align the budget with technology requirements. Derek also served as Chief Technology Officer and Chief Executive Officer at TakeLAN, where they managed technological barriers and helped the company grow.

Additionally, Derek worked as a Senior Software Engineer at eFolder, a Software Consultant for a confidential company, a Consultant at Replibit LLC, and a Software Engineer at Sophilabs. Derek has experience in various areas such as optimization, source code reviewing, security, and database performance.

Overall, Derek D. has a strong background in software engineering, technology management, and consulting.

Derek D. began their education history at Colegio Ingles in 1991 and continued until 2001. Derek then attended BIOS Institute from 2006 to 2007, where they obtained a degree in C/C++/SQL Programming. In 2007, they enrolled in San Juan Bautista for high school, completing their studies in 2008. Derek went on to pursue a Bsc. in computer science at Universidad ORT Uruguay from 2010 to 2015. During this period, they gained knowledge in English, Programming, Operating Systems, Forex, and Economy. Derek also earned a degree in Information Technologies Analysis from the same university between 2013 and 2015, specializing in Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.

In terms of additional certifications, Derek obtained the following: Crash Course on Python, Foundations of Project Management, and Foundations: Data, Data, Everywhere from Google in October 2021. Derek also completed the Fundamentals of Kubernetes Deployment course on Coursera in the same month and year. In February 2013, they obtained the Microsoft Active Professional certification from Microsoft.