Derek Lawless is a seasoned technology professional with extensive experience in software engineering and leadership roles. Currently serving as a Staff Software Engineer at State Farm since August 2022, Derek previously held the position of CTO and Chief Engineer at Advance Trading, Inc., where responsibilities included modernizing critical applications and leading multiple engineering teams. With a foundational career at State Farm spanning from 2003 to 2018, Derek contributed significantly in various capacities, including Senior Software Engineer, where expertise in developer workflows and RESTful API development was applied. Additional accomplishments include co-founding Joolasoft, a mobile application development startup, and leading the development of innovative mobile solutions. Derek holds a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from the University of Northern Iowa.
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