Hi, I'm Derek 👋

I own a HelloSugar franchise that ranks top five in the network. The same systems thinking I use to run a business is how I approach software. I don't just build features. I sit with the people who will use them, understand the full problem, and design the system before I write any code.

Before tech, I was a paramedic. I completed 600+ hours of field training with Wylie Fire Department responding to live 911 calls. I learned early that the best way to grow is under pressure, alongside people who know more than you.

Everything I've shipped so far has been with foundational engineering skills. I'm looking for the right environment to go deeper on the craft.