Derek Sellin
About Derek Sellin
Derek Sellin serves as the Head of Ecosystems at Qt Group, where he focuses on expanding the developer base and enhancing contributions. With extensive experience in marketing and partnerships across various technology companies, he brings a unique international perspective as a Finnish-American dual national.
Current Role at Qt Group
Derek Sellin serves as the Head of Ecosystems at Qt Group since 2024. In this role, he is responsible for expanding the Qt developer base and increasing active contributors. His position involves exploring opportunities beyond the current Qt ecosystem, indicating a focus on growth and collaboration within the developer community.
Previous Experience at Intel Corporation
Derek Sellin has held multiple roles at Intel Corporation. He worked as a Product Marketing Manager for 11 months in 2012 in Portland, Oregon. Following this, he served as Marketing Director for the Open Source Data Center from 2013 to 2016, where he spent three years focusing on marketing strategies and initiatives.
Experience at Rightware
At Rightware, Derek Sellin held several key positions. He started as Marketing Director from 2017 to 2018 for 11 months in Helsinki, Finland. He later served as Vice President of Marketing from 2018 to 2023, contributing to the company's marketing efforts for five years. Most recently, he worked as Head of Partnerships for six months in 2023 before joining Qt Group.
Educational Background
Derek Sellin has an extensive educational background. He earned a Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Michigan, where he studied from 1986 to 1990. He also completed a Master's Degree in the same field at the same institution from 1990 to 1991. Additionally, he pursued doctoral courses in business strategy at Aalto University in 2017 and participated in the International Business Linkage Program at the same university from 1993 to 1994.
International Experience and Language Skills
Derek Sellin has lived in six different countries, which has contributed to his understanding of international business. He is a Finnish-American dual national with a diplomatic upbringing. He speaks 'almost five' languages, enhancing his ability to navigate cross-cultural environments effectively.