Derek Chung

Derek Chung has a diverse work experience that spans over several years in various companies. Derek is currently working as a Product Manager at Nextdoor since 2022. Prior to that, Derek was the Co-Founder of POKEATERY, a fast-casual poke restaurant, where they successfully franchised and expanded the business across multiple locations and states starting from 2015.

In addition, Derek has held senior positions such as Sr. Product Manager at Openpath Security Inc. from 2021 to 2022, and Product Manager at BrightRoll from 2011 to 2016. At BrightRoll, they played a crucial role in product roadmap ownership and feature development, including bringing new features to market and collaborating with technology vendors.

Earlier in their career, Derek worked at AOL, first as the Sr. Program Manager of AOL Advertising from 2009 to 2010, where they led advertising operations and ensured compliance. Derek then transitioned to Userplane, an AOL subsidiary, where they held the positions of Sr. Program Manager and Media Management and Operations Specialist from 2004 to 2008. Derek'sresponsibilities at Userplane included overseeing advertising operations, managing account managers, and supporting business development efforts.

Overall, Derek has amassed significant experience in product management, franchising, marketing, HR, and restaurant management throughout their career.

Derek Chung attended UCLA from 2000 to 2005, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Mathematics/Economics.