Derek Blagg

Derek Blagg has a diverse work experience spanning over several roles and companies. Derek is currently serving as the Director of Products and Delivery at Varec, Inc (a Leidos company), starting in March 2022. Prior to this, they held the position of Commercial Director at the same company from August 2017 to March 2022.

Derek's previous roles at Varec, Inc include Director of Programs from December 2016 to July 2017, where they led a team of program managers and had oversight of program management activities for government and commercial facilities. Derek also served as the Director of Commercial Programs and Services from June 2011 to December 2016, managing a team responsible for the design, commissioning, and support of software and hardware solutions at commercial airports, refineries, and oil terminals.

Before joining Varec, Inc, Derek worked as a Program Manager from August 2004 to June 2011, where they collaborated with various departments to gather customer requirements and made decisions regarding architecture and product roadmap for commercial programs. Derek also worked as a Senior Solutions Integration Engineer from January 1999 to August 2004, participating in research, field testing, and deployment of solutions for the aviation fuel industry. Derek began their career as a Systems Analyst/Instructor, providing instruction and support for automation solutions used by the Department of Defense at bases worldwide from March 1998 to January 1999.

In addition to their roles at Varec, Inc, Derek has experience working at Trajen Inc as a Systems Analyst from October 1997 to March 1998, providing technical support to U.S. Air Force personnel using fuel automation solutions. Prior to their civilian career, Derek served as a Fuel Technician in the United States Air Force from April 1994 to October 1997.

Derek Blagg attended the University of Phoenix from 2012 to 2014, where they obtained a Bachelor of Science in Management with a focus on Business Administration and Management, General. Additionally, they earned the following certifications: Certified Scrum Product Owner® (CSPO) from Scrum Alliance in September 2015, and Project Management Professional (PMP) from the Project Management Institute in September 2012.