Derek Newhall
About Derek Newhall
Derek Newhall is a Software Engineer with extensive experience in network optimization and reverse engineering. He has worked at various institutions, including Carlson Software and Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution, and holds a BA from the University of Massachusetts Amherst.
Work at Carlson Software
Derek Newhall has been employed at Carlson Software as a Software Engineer since 2018. His role involves developing software solutions and contributing to various projects within the company. Carlson Software is known for its innovative software products tailored for the surveying, civil engineering, and construction industries. Newhall's experience in high-performance network tweaking and reverse engineering enhances his contributions to the team.
Previous Experience at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution
From 2000 to 2006, Derek Newhall worked as a Part-Time Helper at the Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution in Woods Hole, Massachusetts. During his six years there, he gained valuable experience in a research environment, contributing to various projects that supported oceanographic studies and advancements in marine science.
Education and Expertise
Derek Newhall earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Massachusetts Amherst, where he studied Philosophy, Software Project Design, and Management from 2003 to 2008. His educational background has provided him with a strong foundation in both technical and analytical skills. He has expertise in reverse engineering government Ada code, high-performance network tweaking, and has experience in UNIX device driver writing.
Technical Skills and Programming Experience
Derek Newhall has a diverse technical skill set, including programming in C and Perl, and experience with Tcl for automating scripts. He began programming at the age of 8 with QBasic in MS-DOS and has worked on a Sun SPARCStation at the age of 13. His experience includes modeling telecom systems using UML and SDL, as well as implementing a Common Lisp compiler.
Career at UniqueSoft
Derek Newhall worked at UniqueSoft in various capacities from 2009 to 2014. He served as a Member of Technical Staff in both the GSD Division and the SDA Division. His tenure at UniqueSoft allowed him to further develop his technical skills and contribute to software development projects in a collaborative environment.