Derek Willand

Derek Willand, PMP, SFPC, serves as a Security Program Manager and Facility Security Officer at SkyWater Technology since 2023, previously held similar positions at Research Innovations Incorporated from January 2022 to April 2023, and L3Harris Technologies from March 2021 to January 2022. Willand has extensive experience in security roles including Insider Threat Program Senior Official, Contractor Special Security Officer, and various capacities at Leonardo DRS, where responsibilities included Facility Security Officer and COMSEC Account Manager. Earlier in the career, Willand worked at Brevard County Sheriff's Office in multiple roles including Deputy Sheriff and Detective in the Violent Crimes Division. Willand holds a Master's degree in Intelligence/Homeland Security from American Military University and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from the University of Central Florida.