Derrick Willer
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Amy Duong
It has been an honor to work with Derrick for the past year and a half at Phunware. I have always been able to rely on Derrick as a technical counterpart, and have full trust in his architecting, development, and analytical skills. Not only is he a strong Development Manager, his ability to translate complex technical concepts into meaningful and concise conversation with customers is a rare trait. Derrick is a great manager, colleague and friend and I look forward to seeing him thrive in his future endeavors. Cheers to you Derrick!
Brad Chinn
I knew Derrick was something special the minute I started speaking with him for the first time. He applied to my open iOS developer position and blew me away with his professional/business acumen and his strong technical skills on top of that. We screened and tested him at the solid senior level, and we're approaching time to make an offer. Then, he noticed that I was also hiring a Software Development Manager. He expressed interest in that also. In short, we brought him in promptly as a *Senior* Software Development Manager who will also do senior-level iOS work for us when he can. On the job, he did not disappoint. Au contraire. He exceeded my already over-the-top expectations. Derrick dove deep into his assigned projects without hesitation. They were complex and challenging. He started as iOS developer on one of our top projects, and then took over as Development Manager when he got to a good point. If that weren't enough, he also jumped in to help on the Android side. Derrick had another project that tapped into his Xamarin background also. He slayed that as well, quickly ramping up on our mapping/wayfinding technology and SDKs, and working through serious technical and resource challenges. He easily put in 50-60 hour weeks to get all of his projects done, and that was only his first 3 months with us. I told him this is not typical, and not what I want from him in the long run. It's not sustainable. We'll make it up to him. He never complained. He just went above and beyond and nailed everything he did, within the constraints he was given. If all that weren't enough... you won't find a nicer guy with better communication skills. Derrick is the complete package, and I would work with him anywhere/anytime.
Amy Duong
It has been an honor to work with Derrick for the past year and a half at Phunware. I have always been able to rely on Derrick as a technical counterpart, and have full trust in his architecting, development, and analytical skills. Not only is he a strong Development Manager, his ability to translate complex technical concepts into meaningful and concise conversation with customers is a rare trait. Derrick is a great manager, colleague and friend and I look forward to seeing him thrive in his future endeavors. Cheers to you Derrick!
Brad Chinn
I knew Derrick was something special the minute I started speaking with him for the first time. He applied to my open iOS developer position and blew me away with his professional/business acumen and his strong technical skills on top of that. We screened and tested him at the solid senior level, and we're approaching time to make an offer. Then, he noticed that I was also hiring a Software Development Manager. He expressed interest in that also. In short, we brought him in promptly as a *Senior* Software Development Manager who will also do senior-level iOS work for us when he can. On the job, he did not disappoint. Au contraire. He exceeded my already over-the-top expectations. Derrick dove deep into his assigned projects without hesitation. They were complex and challenging. He started as iOS developer on one of our top projects, and then took over as Development Manager when he got to a good point. If that weren't enough, he also jumped in to help on the Android side. Derrick had another project that tapped into his Xamarin background also. He slayed that as well, quickly ramping up on our mapping/wayfinding technology and SDKs, and working through serious technical and resource challenges. He easily put in 50-60 hour weeks to get all of his projects done, and that was only his first 3 months with us. I told him this is not typical, and not what I want from him in the long run. It's not sustainable. We'll make it up to him. He never complained. He just went above and beyond and nailed everything he did, within the constraints he was given. If all that weren't enough... you won't find a nicer guy with better communication skills. Derrick is the complete package, and I would work with him anywhere/anytime.
Amy Duong
It has been an honor to work with Derrick for the past year and a half at Phunware. I have always been able to rely on Derrick as a technical counterpart, and have full trust in his architecting, development, and analytical skills. Not only is he a strong Development Manager, his ability to translate complex technical concepts into meaningful and concise conversation with customers is a rare trait. Derrick is a great manager, colleague and friend and I look forward to seeing him thrive in his future endeavors. Cheers to you Derrick!
Brad Chinn
I knew Derrick was something special the minute I started speaking with him for the first time. He applied to my open iOS developer position and blew me away with his professional/business acumen and his strong technical skills on top of that. We screened and tested him at the solid senior level, and we're approaching time to make an offer. Then, he noticed that I was also hiring a Software Development Manager. He expressed interest in that also. In short, we brought him in promptly as a *Senior* Software Development Manager who will also do senior-level iOS work for us when he can. On the job, he did not disappoint. Au contraire. He exceeded my already over-the-top expectations. Derrick dove deep into his assigned projects without hesitation. They were complex and challenging. He started as iOS developer on one of our top projects, and then took over as Development Manager when he got to a good point. If that weren't enough, he also jumped in to help on the Android side. Derrick had another project that tapped into his Xamarin background also. He slayed that as well, quickly ramping up on our mapping/wayfinding technology and SDKs, and working through serious technical and resource challenges. He easily put in 50-60 hour weeks to get all of his projects done, and that was only his first 3 months with us. I told him this is not typical, and not what I want from him in the long run. It's not sustainable. We'll make it up to him. He never complained. He just went above and beyond and nailed everything he did, within the constraints he was given. If all that weren't enough... you won't find a nicer guy with better communication skills. Derrick is the complete package, and I would work with him anywhere/anytime.
Amy Duong
It has been an honor to work with Derrick for the past year and a half at Phunware. I have always been able to rely on Derrick as a technical counterpart, and have full trust in his architecting, development, and analytical skills. Not only is he a strong Development Manager, his ability to translate complex technical concepts into meaningful and concise conversation with customers is a rare trait. Derrick is a great manager, colleague and friend and I look forward to seeing him thrive in his future endeavors. Cheers to you Derrick!
Brad Chinn
I knew Derrick was something special the minute I started speaking with him for the first time. He applied to my open iOS developer position and blew me away with his professional/business acumen and his strong technical skills on top of that. We screened and tested him at the solid senior level, and we're approaching time to make an offer. Then, he noticed that I was also hiring a Software Development Manager. He expressed interest in that also. In short, we brought him in promptly as a *Senior* Software Development Manager who will also do senior-level iOS work for us when he can. On the job, he did not disappoint. Au contraire. He exceeded my already over-the-top expectations. Derrick dove deep into his assigned projects without hesitation. They were complex and challenging. He started as iOS developer on one of our top projects, and then took over as Development Manager when he got to a good point. If that weren't enough, he also jumped in to help on the Android side. Derrick had another project that tapped into his Xamarin background also. He slayed that as well, quickly ramping up on our mapping/wayfinding technology and SDKs, and working through serious technical and resource challenges. He easily put in 50-60 hour weeks to get all of his projects done, and that was only his first 3 months with us. I told him this is not typical, and not what I want from him in the long run. It's not sustainable. We'll make it up to him. He never complained. He just went above and beyond and nailed everything he did, within the constraints he was given. If all that weren't enough... you won't find a nicer guy with better communication skills. Derrick is the complete package, and I would work with him anywhere/anytime.
Experience
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Gozio
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Engineering Director
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Sep 2022 - Present
I lead teams that deliver industry-leading digital front door solutions for hospitals and healthcare systems. I lead teams that deliver industry-leading digital front door solutions for hospitals and healthcare systems.
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Phunware
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Information Technology & Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Software Development Manager
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Jun 2019 - Sep 2022
Lead software development teams for key client engagements including Mount Sinai Hospital, Parkview Health System, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Virginia Hospital Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Norfolk Southern and Intel. My teams deliver mobile software solutions that focus on creating exceptional user experiences, leverage the latest technologies and solve the difficult mobile digital challenges to become trusted partners with our customers. Lead software development teams for key client engagements including Mount Sinai Hospital, Parkview Health System, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Virginia Hospital Center, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, Norfolk Southern and Intel. My teams deliver mobile software solutions that focus on creating exceptional user experiences, leverage the latest technologies and solve the difficult mobile digital challenges to become trusted partners with our customers.
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Breg
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United States
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Medical Equipment Manufacturing
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500 - 600 Employee
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Software Architect Manager
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Aug 2016 - Jun 2019
Led Software Development team at Breg, Inc. using Agile principles and Scrum methodology. Created team dynamics that fostered collaboration, creativity and commitment to excellence. Designed, coded and executed on delivery of software solutions that are transforming patient care and automating digital workflows for Orthopedic Practices. Lead the software development team that won the Orthopedics This Week 2017 Best New Technology award. Tech Stack: Swift iOS development, .NET Core Web API, Domain-Driven Microservices Pattern, Android development, Elasticsearch, AWS Cloud Serverless platform. Show less
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Movemedical
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Lead iOS Engineer
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Apr 2016 - Aug 2016
Led iOS Development project for a startup medical tech company. Coded iOS app from ground up using latest Swift architecture patterns and collaborated with UX Designer to create a best-in-class customer experience. Led iOS Development project for a startup medical tech company. Coded iOS app from ground up using latest Swift architecture patterns and collaborated with UX Designer to create a best-in-class customer experience.
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Co-Founder / Mobile Architect
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Oct 2014 - Apr 2016
Co-founder of mobile development consulting firm. Provide consulting services for mobile application strategy, architecture and solution delivery. Analyze current mobile development trends to discover opportunities where technology can better support business goals through increased innovation and customer engagement. Co-founder of mobile development consulting firm. Provide consulting services for mobile application strategy, architecture and solution delivery. Analyze current mobile development trends to discover opportunities where technology can better support business goals through increased innovation and customer engagement.
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Runzheimer
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United States
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Software Development
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Mobile Engineer
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May 2013 - Feb 2015
Provided ROI analysis on mobile solutions that would reduce development costs, improve mobile technology practices and increase speed to market for mobile apps. Designed, proposed and implemented new mobile architecture to build high performance iPhone and Android apps that better position the organization to support an aggressive product roadmap. Provided ROI analysis on mobile solutions that would reduce development costs, improve mobile technology practices and increase speed to market for mobile apps. Designed, proposed and implemented new mobile architecture to build high performance iPhone and Android apps that better position the organization to support an aggressive product roadmap.
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AnswersMedia
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United States
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Advertising Services
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1 - 100 Employee
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Senior Mobile Engineer
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Feb 2011 - May 2013
Designed architecture and developed mobile apps for a start-up Health and Fitness software platform. Defined principles of mobile user experience while analyzing mobile strategies to align development with core product mission. Implemented Agile practices for mobile team to improve app quality, reduce development time, and provide better cohesion and integration with other product teams. Designed architecture and developed mobile apps for a start-up Health and Fitness software platform. Defined principles of mobile user experience while analyzing mobile strategies to align development with core product mission. Implemented Agile practices for mobile team to improve app quality, reduce development time, and provide better cohesion and integration with other product teams.
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Smithbucklin
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United States
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Non-profit Organizations
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500 - 600 Employee
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.NET Development Manager
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Feb 2008 - Jan 2011
Managed team of developers within the world’s largest association management company. Responsible for creating career plans, offering professional mentorship, writing performance reviews and allocating resources. Created, planned and implemented enterprise architecture to improve corporate application design and align application development with the core mission of serving clients at SmithBucklin. Promoted to .Net Development Manager for leadership demonstrated in the execution of software business strategies. Show less
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Thomson Reuters
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Chicago, IL
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Senior .NET Engineer
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Aug 2006 - Feb 2008
As a consultant at a top software firm, provided technical leadership for a team that successfully rolled out 2 new product lines for the company. Demonstrated ability to grow and enhance relationships with clients by effectively communicating technical implications of business decisions and providing risk analysis to prevent cost overruns and project delays. As a consultant at a top software firm, provided technical leadership for a team that successfully rolled out 2 new product lines for the company. Demonstrated ability to grow and enhance relationships with clients by effectively communicating technical implications of business decisions and providing risk analysis to prevent cost overruns and project delays.
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Northwestern University
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United States
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Higher Education
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700 & Above Employee
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Senior Software Engineer
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Oct 2005 - Aug 2006
Led project for implementation of latest .Net framework and user interface technologies. Assisted other developers on best practices and use of these and other emerging technologies. Designed, planned and developed Online Application at Northwestern Business School, transforming the website into a scalable, well-organized architecture. Employed SDLC to gather and analyze business requirements, providing critical workflow improvements. Led project for implementation of latest .Net framework and user interface technologies. Assisted other developers on best practices and use of these and other emerging technologies. Designed, planned and developed Online Application at Northwestern Business School, transforming the website into a scalable, well-organized architecture. Employed SDLC to gather and analyze business requirements, providing critical workflow improvements.
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Education
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2020 - 2023
Georgia Institute of Technology
Master of Science, Computer Science -
2003 - 2005
Capella University
Bachelor's degree, Computer Science
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