Derek S. has extensive experience in product management and technical program management within the technology and eCommerce sectors. Currently serving as a Product Builder, Thinker, and Scaler at Mercor since September 2025, Derek S. previously held the position of Global Head of Product - Payments and Commerce at Airbnb from November 2019 to September 2025, leading the strategy and operations for key payment products. Prior to Airbnb, Derek S. was a Principal Technical Program Manager at Amazon, focusing on the ordering experience and compliance with EU regulations. Derek S. also contributed significantly to the development of Samsung Pay as a Product Lead, successfully launching the service across multiple countries. Earlier career experiences include roles at IBM as both a Solutions Architect and Software Engineer, alongside academic contributions as a Teaching Assistant at Cornell University. Educational qualifications include an MBA from Cornell University, an MS in Computer Science from Queen's University, and a BSc in Computer Science from The University of British Columbia.
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