Accomplished, highly creative and solutions-oriented engineering executive with a solid track record of leading teams, managing the full lifecycle of products, researching new technology and generating IP.  He draws his experience from over 25 years of electro-mechanical product design in a variety of industries, including automated lighting, tools and mobility devices. Derek has a passion for innovation and has developed intellectual property at almost every company he has worked for, creating competitive advantages and substantial growth.  He currently has 39 patents issued with more in process.

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B.S. in Mechanical Engineering, University of Texas at Austin