Derek Wilson
About Derek Wilson
Derek Wilson is a Senior Software Engineer with extensive experience in software design and engineering, having worked at various technology companies including Temporal Technologies and DomainTools. He holds two Bachelor of Science degrees in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University and advocates for engineering philosophies that enhance software development.
Current Role at Lambda
Derek Wilson serves as a Senior Software Engineer at Lambda, where he has been employed since 2023. His role involves contributing to software development projects, particularly focusing on building a public GPU cloud. This position allows him to leverage his extensive experience in software engineering and distributed computing.
Professional Experience
Derek Wilson has a diverse professional background in software engineering. He previously worked at Temporal Technologies as a Staff Software Design Engineer from 2020 to 2023. Prior to that, he held various positions at DomainTools, including Principal Software Engineer and Engineering Manager, spanning from 2013 to 2020. His earlier experience includes roles at BuildFax and AnandTech, where he developed skills in software development and technical support.
Educational Background
Derek Wilson earned a Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Electrical Engineering and Computer Engineering from North Carolina State University, completing his studies from 1998 to 2003. This educational foundation has equipped him with a strong understanding of both software and hardware engineering principles.
Engineering Philosophy and Expertise
Derek Wilson advocates for several engineering philosophies, including Separation of Concerns, Convention over Configuration, and Unix Philosophy. He possesses expertise in building crawlers, ETL processes, and microservices, as well as experience with relational and non-relational datastores. His background in computer hardware engineering contributes to his deep understanding of software systems.
Technical Skills and Interests
Derek Wilson has a keen interest in new technologies and programming languages. He enjoys tinkering and iterating on processes to improve efficiency. His technical skills include distributed computing and familiarity with Lambda Architecture, which enhances his contributions to complex software projects.