Derek T.
About Derek T.
Derek T. is the Director of Applications at AVANT Communications, where he leverages his expertise in budgeting and architecture to manage large-scale software projects. With a background in software development and quality assurance, he has held various roles in the technology sector since 2013.
Work at AVANT Communications
Derek T. has been serving as the Director of Applications at AVANT Communications since 2021. In this role, he oversees application development and management, focusing on large-scale software projects. His responsibilities include budgeting and architecture, which are essential for the successful execution of technology initiatives. Derek's leadership in this position contributes to the company's strategic goals in the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area.
Previous Experience in Application Development
Before joining AVANT Communications, Derek T. held various roles in application development. He worked at 360insights.com as Manager of Application Development from 2020 to 2021 and as a Senior .Net Developer from 2019 to 2020. His experience at Air Culinaire Worldwide included roles as a Quality Assurance Analyst from 2013 to 2015 and as IT Manager/Software Engineer from 2015 to 2019. These positions provided him with a solid foundation in software development and quality assurance.
Education and Expertise
Derek T. studied at Mount Vernon Nazarene University from 2008 to 2012, where he gained foundational knowledge relevant to his career. He also completed a Certificate of Completion in Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies at Unfounder's Group in 2013. Additionally, he pursued a Full Stack Web Developer Course at Bloc from 2015 to 2016, where he learned Ruby on Rails, JavaScript, HTML, CSS, and Node.js. His educational background supports his expertise in cloud migrations and technical transformations.
Skills in Software Migrations and Team Building
Derek T. possesses strong skills in software migrations, ensuring seamless transitions during technology upgrades. His expertise extends to managing enterprise SaaS solutions, where he applies his knowledge of cloud migrations. Additionally, he has a proven track record in team building, fostering collaborative environments that enhance productivity and innovation within his teams.