Derek Haugen

Derek Haugen has extensive experience in the gaming industry, currently serving as a Developer Relations Specialist at Nintendo since August 2015, with prior roles as Developer Relations Coordinator and Administrator. Responsibilities include managing online title management system application reviews and organizing developer meetings at gaming conventions. Previously, Derek worked as an Associate Technical Tester II, focusing on network checks and leading the Compatibility Team during a console launch. Prior experience includes serving as a Quality Assurance Analyst at Warner Bros. Games, where responsibilities encompassed regression testing and issue resolution, and at Aerotek (Nintendo of America), where Derek led a team in completing testing across various titles and creating test plans. Educational background includes graduation from Stanwood High School.