Derek Fulghum
About Derek Fulghum
Derek Fulghum is a Database/Procedures Engineer with extensive experience in satellite procedures and technical support for launches. He has worked at Integral Systems, Inc. since 2004 and previously held positions at Lockheed Martin and MCI Corporation.
Work at Integral Systems, Inc.
Derek Fulghum has been employed at Integral Systems, Inc. as a Database/Procedures Engineer since 2004. In this role, he has developed and maintained procedures for various satellite families, ensuring efficient operations and technical support for satellite launches and rehearsals. His responsibilities include acting as the primary point of contact with the Air Force for TAO Procedure development, showcasing his expertise in satellite operations and database management.
Previous Experience at Lockheed Martin
Derek Fulghum worked at Lockheed Martin in various capacities from 1995 to 1999 and again from 2003 to 2004. Initially, he served as a Software Quality Engineer/Engineering Associate for four years, contributing to software quality assurance processes. He later returned as a Software Quality Engineer Sr for one year, during which he also served as a backup Limited Quality Assurance (LQA) witness, ensuring compliance with quality standards.
Experience at MCI Corporation
Derek Fulghum was employed at MCI Corporation as a Software Engineer from 1999 to 2002. During his three years there, he developed Microsoft Access database applications for multiple contracts, enhancing operational efficiency and data management capabilities within the organization.
Education in Physics
Derek Fulghum studied at the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, where he earned both a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) and a Master of Science (M.S.) in Physics. He completed his B.S. from 1986 to 1991 and his M.S. from 1992 to 1994. His educational background in physics has provided a strong foundation for his work in engineering and technical support roles.