Derek Weston

Derek Weston has extensive experience in software product marketing and sales in the technology and manufacturing industries. Derek worked as the Director of Software Product Marketing at Hypertherm Associates, overseeing a global portfolio of cutting solutions and CAD/CAM software. Derek'sresponsibilities included leading a team, developing marketing strategies, and catering to various vertical industries. Prior to Hypertherm, Derek held managerial positions at MTC Software, Inc., where they led international sales and marketing efforts, including market expansion and sales channel development. Derek also has experience in sales and marketing roles at AKS Cutting Systems, Inc. and worked as a Product Development Manager at ASM International. Derek started their career as an Application Development Specialist at Materion Corporation and held engineering positions at Oxford Instruments. Derek'swork experience spans over three decades, highlighting their expertise in software marketing, international sales, and market expansion.

Derek Weston obtained an Engineer's degree in Engineering/Industrial Management from Oxford Brookes University from 1988 to 1991. Derek then attended Kent State University from 1991 to 1993, where they earned a Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) in Technology. Derek later pursued a Master of Business Administration (MBA) at Cleveland State University from 2000 to 2002. Additionally, they have obtained several certifications, including "Managing Platform Products" and "Advanced Product Marketing" from LinkedIn, as well as "Strategic Partnerships: Ecosystems and Platforms" and "Leading at a Distance" from Dale Carnegie.