Derek Blaha

Derek Blaha is an experienced R&D Electrical Engineering Manager currently working at Quantinuum since September 2025. Previously, Derek held the position of Senior Director of Platform Development at Liqid from May 2022 to September 2025, overseeing various business areas including Program Management, Quality, Manufacturing, Compliance, and Document Control. Derek's extensive background includes roles such as Director of Manufacturing Engineering at Woodward, Inc., Program Manager at Spectralink Corporation, and Senior Manager of Hardware Program at Sphero, among others. With more than two decades of experience in engineering management and project management across multiple industries, Derek has a proven track record in leading engineering teams, establishing program management offices, and driving product compliance initiatives. Derek's educational background includes a Bachelor’s Degree in Business Management from Colorado State University Global and various certifications in training and development.