Derek Vaughan

Derek Vaughan is a Software Development Engineer II at Premera Blue Cross, a position held since February 2024. With extensive experience in software engineering, Derek previously worked at Avanade from May 2019 to February 2024, progressing through roles from Software Engineer, Analyst to Software Engineer, Senior Analyst, and Consultant. Prior experience includes serving as a Teaching Assistant in the CWU Computer Science Department, where Derek provided educational support to students and assisted with coding in C++ and Java. Derek's early career involved roles such as Conference Registration Assistant and Backup Manager at Fred Meyer, where exceptional leadership and customer service skills were recognized. Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Central Washington University and an Associate of Arts from Green River College.