Derek is an avid hiker, educator, and media professional with a passion for ethics in technology. He is currently completing his M.A. in CyberSecurity from Georgetown University with a focus on cryptography in hardware and software-based protocols. Recently, he also begun research into green tech and how cryptographic tokens and blockchain technology can be used in voluntary carbon markets.
Derek graduated from the Princeton University School of Public and International Affairs (BA) and then worked in public policy with a focus on anti-corruption and rule of law development in Eastern Europe. As of 2023, he has been cited by 10+ journals such as the Journal of Regional Security and the Journal of International and Humanitarian Legal Studies.
In another past life, Derek founded a non-profit and oral history project that interviewed 25+ local area combat Veterans called P.A.V.P.
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KINESSO
Director
November 2019 - Present (4 years 5 months)
Twice promoted NY programmatic co-lead overseeing programmatic strategy and adoption of emerging standards in areas of data security, data privacy, and green technology in programmatic media. Currently researching and building in-house tools and products that elevate social and ethical standards for programmatic buying.
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Princeton Area Veterans Project (PAVP)
Founder and President
May 2005 - Present (18 years 11 months)
Oral testimony non-profit that catalogued the histories of twenty-five combat veterans to preserve and share local-area history. Extensive experience in the open-ended interview and pre-interview preparation process, including: preparing informed questions and extensively researching the historical period in primary and secondary sources.
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CHANDLER LEARNING CENTER, LLC
Educational Consultant
August 2016 - December 2020 (4 years 5 months)
Tutored 50+ students across six subject areas, including History, Political Science, and Statistics. Top tutor trusted to serve any new client engagement and entrusted to drive new business and customer retention.
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Spark Foundry
Senior Data Analyst
February 2018 - November 2019 (1 year 10 months)
Analytics and campaign lead that drove value and efficiency by building automated reporting tools and providing analytic insights using Datorama, Excel, and Python. Reported and analysed data from ad servers (DCM, Sizmek), demand-side platforms (DSPs), data management platforms (DMPs), and third-party verification solutions. Educated clients and trained employees on optimization tactics, technical applications, and industry trends.
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BlackRock
Marketing Associate
May 2015 - April 2016 (1 year)
Managed and oversaw 5 direct marketing campaigns that reached 200,000 financial advisors. Analyzed campaign performance and was responsible for developing insights to optimize user-experience, engagement, and drive lead generation. Also developed the messaging and marketing collateral for BlackRock's open-end mutual funds - including the brochures, presentations, and multi-media content. Content creation involved collaboration between various stakeholders, including representatives of various teams, including Portfolio Management, Sales, Legal and Compliance, Creative Design, and the Web Team.
