Derek Carlson
About Derek Carlson
Derek Carlson is a Business Development Manager at Renmatix, where he has worked since 2019. He has held various engineering and managerial roles within the company and has a background in chemical engineering from the Georgia Institute of Technology.
Work at Renmatix
Derek Carlson has been serving as the Business Development Manager at Renmatix since 2019. In this role, he has been responsible for driving business growth and developing strategic partnerships. Prior to this position, he held several roles within the company, including Market Development Manager from 2017 to 2018, Lead Process Engineer for Separations and Refining from 2016 to 2017, and Process Engineer for Separations and Refining from 2015 to 2016. His tenure at Renmatix spans multiple years and locations, primarily in Kennesaw, Georgia, and King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.
Education and Expertise
Derek Carlson earned a Bachelor of Science degree from the Georgia Institute of Technology, completing his studies from 2004 to 2009. His educational background has equipped him with a solid foundation in engineering principles. Additionally, he attended Marist School from 1998 to 2004, which contributed to his early academic development. His expertise spans various engineering roles, particularly in process engineering and business development within the chemical and renewable energy sectors.
Background
Derek Carlson began his career in engineering with an internship at Johnson & Johnson as a Maintenance Engineer Intern in 2005. He subsequently joined Dow Chemical Company, where he held multiple positions, including Site Reliability Engineer, Run Plant Engineer, and Manufacturing Representative. His experience at Dow Chemical spanned several roles from 2009 to 2012. He also worked briefly as a Sourcing Analyst at Georgia-Pacific LLC in 2014 before transitioning to Renmatix.
Previous Work Experience
Before his current role at Renmatix, Derek Carlson accumulated diverse experience in the chemical industry. His positions at Dow Chemical Company included roles such as EOB and APP and CC Engineer, as well as Manufacturing Representative and Run Plant Engineer. He also interned at CH2M Hill as an Engineering Intern from 2008 to 2009. This varied background has provided him with a comprehensive understanding of engineering processes and market development.