Derek Pinkerton
About Derek Pinkerton
Derek Pinkerton is a Senior Software Engineer II with extensive experience in both front-end and back-end technologies. He has held various engineering roles at companies such as GE Digital, Voice, Block.one, and Tracer, and has a strong background in software development and team collaboration.
Current Position at Tracer Tech
Derek Pinkerton is currently employed as a Senior Software Engineer II at Tracer Tech. He has been in this role since 2023, working remotely. In this position, he utilizes his extensive knowledge of software engineering to develop and implement high-quality software solutions.
Previous Experience at GE Digital
Derek Pinkerton worked at GE Digital from 2012 to 2016 as a Development Team Lead. He spent four years in Roanoke, Virginia, overseeing development projects and leading a team of engineers. He later returned to GE Digital as a Staff Software Engineer, serving from 2012 to 2019, where he continued to enhance his skills in software development.
Professional Background in Software Engineering
Derek Pinkerton has a diverse background in software engineering, with experience in various roles. He served as a Lead Software Engineer at Qualtrax, Inc. from 2005 to 2012, and later as a Web Developer at Block.one from 2019 to 2020. He also held positions as a Senior Platform Engineer and Principal Platform Engineer at Voice from 2020 to 2023.
Education and Technical Skills
Derek Pinkerton studied Computer Science at Mt. San Jacinto College from 1999 to 2003. He also completed his high school education at Temecula Valley High School, where he achieved a High School Diploma with a focus on Computer Sciences. He has expertise in both front-end and back-end technologies, including JavaScript, TypeScript, NodeJS, C#, HTML5, SASS/SCSS, and SQL databases such as MS SQL Server, Postgres, and MySQL.
Collaboration and Software Development
Derek Pinkerton enjoys collaborating with teams to create high-quality software solutions. His experience across multiple companies and roles has equipped him with the ability to work effectively in team environments, contributing to the successful delivery of software projects.