Derek Riley
About Derek Riley
Derek Riley is a Staff Software Engineer specializing in DevOps, currently employed at Swirlds Labs. He holds a Bachelor's Degree in Computer Science from Western Washington University and has extensive experience working at Lockheed Martin in various software engineering roles.
Current Role at Swirlds Labs
Derek Riley serves as a Staff Software Engineer DevOps at Swirlds Labs. He has been in this position since 2024, working remotely. In this role, he focuses on the integration and deployment of software solutions, contributing to the efficiency and reliability of development operations.
Professional Experience at Lockheed Martin
Derek Riley has extensive experience at Lockheed Martin, where he held multiple engineering positions. He worked as a Software Engineer from 2016 to 2018, then advanced to Software Engineer Sr from 2018 to 2022. Most recently, he served as a Software Engineer Stf from 2022 to 2024. His roles involved developing software solutions in Littleton, Colorado.
Education in Computer Science
Derek Riley studied Computer Science at Western Washington University, where he earned his Bachelor's Degree from 2012 to 2014. Prior to that, he attended South Puget Sound Community College, achieving an Associate in Arts degree from 2010 to 2012. His educational background laid the foundation for his career in software engineering.
High School Education
Derek Riley completed his high school education at Capital High School from 2006 to 2010. This foundational education contributed to his later studies in computer science and his subsequent career in technology.