Derek Barka

Derek Barka has extensive experience in the field of technology and software engineering. Derek has worked at various companies in different roles, showcasing their expertise in managing teams, creating technical solutions, and delivering successful projects. Derek'smost recent position was as the Chief Technology Officer at SilverTech, where they were responsible for growing the business and ensuring client satisfaction. Prior to that, they held the role of Senior Director of Technology at the same company, where they led the technology delivery team and worked closely with clients to architect solutions to meet their needs. Derek also has experience as the Chief Software Architect at both SilverTech and Ektron, where they consulted with clients and led software engineering teams. Furthermore, they have worked at Sowood Capital Management, Magenic Technologies, Microsoft, and ManagedOps.com, where they specialized in various areas such as SharePoint implementation, .NET development, and software quality assurance. Overall, Derek Barka has a strong background in technology leadership and has demonstrated their ability to drive successful outcomes in their various roles.

Derek Barka completed their Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Information Systems from Southern New Hampshire University from 1997 to 2001. In 2019, they obtained a Graduate Certificate in Machine Learning: From Data to Decisions from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Prior to their university education, Derek Barka attended Londonderry High School from 1993 to 1997. In terms of additional certifications, they received the Progress Sitefinity MVP certification from Progress in June 2020. Derek also holds several certifications from Kentico Software, including Certified Sitefinity Developer and Certified Kentico Digital Marketer, both obtained in January 2018. Additionally, they have a Microsoft Certified Solutions Developer certification, although the specific date of completion is not provided.