Derek Niess
About Derek Niess
Derek Niess is a Senior Software Engineer at TopBloc, where he has worked since 2020. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
Work at TopBloc
Derek Niess has been employed at TopBloc since 2020. He initially joined as a Software Engineer and has progressed to the role of Senior Software Engineer in 2023. In his current position, he is responsible for developing software solutions and contributing to various projects within the organization. Prior to his promotion, he served as Software Engineer II for two years, further enhancing his technical skills and expertise in software development.
Education and Expertise
Derek Niess earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign. His education provided him with a solid foundation in software engineering principles and practices, which he applies in his professional roles. This academic background supports his work in various engineering capacities and positions him as a knowledgeable contributor in the tech industry.
Background
Before joining TopBloc, Derek Niess gained valuable experience through various internships. He worked as a Senior Engineer Intern at SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC. from 2016 to 2017, where he developed skills in engineering practices. In 2019, he completed internships at Monument Labs, Inc. and the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, further broadening his experience in software engineering and research.
Previous Work Experience
Derek Niess has held several positions prior to his current role at TopBloc. He was a Senior Engineer Intern at SAI Advanced Power Solutions, INC. for one year and an Software Engineer Intern at Monument Labs, Inc. for two months in 2019. Additionally, he worked as an AV Researcher at the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign for four months in 2019. These roles allowed him to develop practical skills and gain insights into the software engineering field.