Derek Boiko-Weyrauch

Derek Boiko-Weyrauch has a diverse range of work experience in various fields. Derek started their career as a Freelance Journalist at Tom's Guide, where they wrote articles, tested software and hardware, and covered industry events. Derek then worked as a PC Gaming Editor at Monsters and Critics, overseeing a team and ensuring timely content delivery. After that, they served as a Web Development Consultant at Gravity Assisted Mountain Biking, creating a back-end and content management system for an online store.

Moving forward, they worked as a Web Manager (Volunteer) at the Pygmy Survival Alliance, designing and launching the organization's website. Derek also worked as a Web Project Manager at the Children's Home Society of Washington, where they designed, developed, and maintained their website.

Derek then transitioned into the software engineering field, working as a Software Engineer - CMS Lead at Internet Broadcasting, where they contributed to the development of a platform used by 58 TV news stations across the United States. Derek then joined Sportradar as a Software Engineer, where they designed and implemented various components to provide access to sports-related content and image APIs for high-profile customers. Most recently, at Sportradar, Derek held the position of Senior Software Engineer and served as an Engineering Lead for US Delivery. Throughout their positions, Derek utilized a range of tools and technologies, including Ruby, Angular, Bootstrap, and Node.

In addition to their software engineering roles, Derek also gained experience in outdoor adventure leadership as a Trail Guide at Wilderness Inquiry, where they led inclusive outdoor adventures and managed logistics for multi-day trips.

Overall, Derek Boiko-Weyrauch has a strong background in journalism, web development, software engineering, and outdoor adventure leadership.

Derek Boiko-Weyrauch earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Informatics from the University of Washington from 2002 to 2006. In 2012, they received a mountaineering certificate from the National Outdoor Leadership School, specializing in mountaineering, outdoor leadership, expedition planning and logistics, glacier travel, and bushwhacking. In 2010, they obtained a certificate in Emergency Medical Technician - Basic from North Seattle College.