Matthew Derham, Pmp
About Matthew Derham, Pmp
Matthew Derham is a Senior Director of Project Management at BayWa r.e. Americas, where he has worked since 2019. He has extensive experience in the energy sector, having held various project management roles at Tesla, SolarCity, and Permacity Solar.
Work at BayWa
Matthew Derham serves as the Senior Director of Project Management at BayWa r.e. Americas, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from the company's office in Irvine, California. In this role, he oversees various project management initiatives, contributing to the company's efforts in the renewable energy sector.
Previous Experience in Energy Sector
Before joining BayWa, Matthew Derham worked at Tesla as a Senior Commercial Operations Account Manager in the Energy Division from 2015 to 2018. His responsibilities included managing commercial operations and client accounts, enhancing the company's energy solutions. Prior to Tesla, he was a Commercial Project Manager at SolarCity from 2007 to 2015, where he managed solar energy projects in the Greater Los Angeles Area.
Early Career Background
Matthew's early career included a role as a Project Manager at Permacity Solar LAC from 2006 to 2007, where he managed solar projects in Santa Monica, California. He also worked as a Team Manager at NEXTGEN ENERGY SOLUTIONS LIMITED in Olympia, Washington, from 2005 to 2006, overseeing team operations in the energy sector.
Education and Expertise
Matthew Derham studied at the University of Arizona, where he earned degrees in Business Administration, Management, Economics, and Communication from 2000 to 2004. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his roles in project management and operations within the energy industry. He also completed his high school education at the American School Foundation and Bozeman Senior High School.