Derek Speer
About Derek Speer
Derek Speer serves as the Senior Manager of Program Management at Inari Medical, where he has worked since 2022. He has extensive experience in engineering and program management, primarily with Medtronic, and holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification.
Work at Inari Medical
Derek Speer has been serving as the Senior Manager of Program Management at Inari Medical since 2022. In this role, he is based in Irvine, California, and focuses on advanced development initiatives within the organization. His responsibilities include overseeing program management processes and ensuring the successful execution of projects that align with the company's objectives.
Previous Experience at Medtronic
Prior to joining Inari Medical, Derek Speer worked at Medtronic for four years, from 2018 to 2022, as an Engineering Program Manager for Strategic Projects. His career at Medtronic also included roles as an Advanced Manufacturing Engineer and Sr. Advanced Manufacturing Engineer, as well as an Engineering Project Manager in the Operations PMO. His tenure at Medtronic spanned various positions that contributed to his expertise in engineering and program management.
Education and Expertise
Derek Speer holds a Master of Science in Mechanical Design from the University of California, Berkeley, which he completed in 2010. He also earned a Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the same institution in 2009. His educational background provides a solid foundation for his career in engineering and program management. Additionally, he holds a Project Management Professional (PMP) certification, further enhancing his qualifications in project management.
Career Background
Derek Speer's career includes diverse experiences across several companies. He began as an intern at Moog Inc. in 2007 and later worked as a Project Engineer at IDEX Corporation from 2010 to 2013. He also served as a Manufacturing Engineer at Direct Flow Medical for one year. His early career included research at UC Berkeley's Department of Spine Dynamics, where he contributed to projects from 2008 to 2009.
Professional Focus and Mission
Derek Speer has a strong focus on advanced development in his current role at Inari Medical. He is driven by a personal mission to make a global impact, reflecting his commitment to contributing positively to society through his work in engineering and program management.