Derek Samsom
About Derek Samsom
Derek Samsom is a Senior Cost Accountant currently employed at Charlotte's Web in Denver, Colorado. He has a background in accounting and data science, with previous roles at Advanced Energy, Oregon's Wild Harvest, and Sunshine Retirement Living.
Current Role at Charlotte's Web
Derek Samsom serves as a Senior Cost Accountant at Charlotte's Web, a position he has held since 2019. He operates from Denver, Colorado, where he applies his expertise in cost accounting to support the company's financial objectives. His role involves analyzing cost structures, preparing financial reports, and ensuring accurate financial planning.
Previous Experience in Cost Accounting
Prior to his current role, Derek worked as a Cost Accountant at Advanced Energy from 2011 to 2013. During this two-year tenure, he gained valuable experience in managing cost-related financial data and contributed to the company's financial reporting processes. He also served as an Accountant at Sunshine Retirement Living from 2013 to 2015, where he further developed his accounting skills.
Education and Expertise in Data Science
Derek studied Data Science at Springboard, completing the Data Science Career Track from 2018 to 2019. He achieved proficiency in advanced data analysis techniques, transitioning from Excel to Python for data handling. His education included practical applications such as statistical modeling for loan prediction and implementing machine learning models to enhance operational efficiency.
Background in Business Administration
Derek holds a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Accounting from Eastern Oregon University, which he completed from 2009 to 2010. This foundational education provided him with essential knowledge in accounting principles and business practices, supporting his career in finance and data analysis.
Experience as a Data Analyst
Derek has a background as a Data Analyst/Controller at Oregon's Wild Harvest, where he worked from 2015 to 2019. In this role, he utilized data analysis to improve financial reporting processes and developed sales forecasting models using Python and SQL. His contributions aided in risk assessment and decision-making within the organization.