Derek Smith
About Derek Smith
Derek Smith is the Manager of CLEAR Solution Specialists at Thomson Reuters, where he has worked since 2011. He has a strong background in sales and technical leadership, having secured significant contracts and guided product development in various roles throughout his career.
Work at Thomson Reuters
Derek Smith has been serving as the Manager of CLEAR Solution Specialists at Thomson Reuters since 2011. In this role, he oversees a team dedicated to providing innovative solutions and services. His responsibilities include managing product demonstrations and presentations tailored for C-level executives. Smith's leadership has contributed to the development and implementation of various solutions that meet client needs.
Education and Expertise
Derek Smith holds a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Computer Science from the University of South Florida, where he studied from 1985 to 1991. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his extensive experience in technology and solution architecture. Smith's expertise encompasses technical sales leadership, product development, and customized product demonstrations.
Background
Derek Smith has a diverse professional background with significant experience in the technology sector. He worked as a Senior Software Architect at NCR for ten months in 1997 and held the position of Technical Team Lead at Cambridge Technology Partners for six months in the same year. He later served as VP of Systems Architecture at ChoicePoint Government Services from 2005 to 2007 and as Senior Solution Architect at Iron Data Solutions from 2009 to 2011.
Achievements
Derek Smith played a key role in securing a contract worth over $25 million as the lead management liaison for a successful SSA disability modernization proposal while working as a subcontractor to Lockheed Martin. He has been involved in the complete sales cycle, from initial meetings to contract closures, and has guided the development of a new claims management product, including marketing materials and product demonstrations.
Professional Experience
Throughout his career, Derek Smith has held various positions that emphasize his skills in solution architecture and sales leadership. He worked as Solution Center Manager/Architect at Lagan Technologies, Inc. from 2007 to 2009. His involvement in the complete sales cycle and technical sales leadership has been instrumental in launching new products, particularly for veteran service organizations.