About

Derek Halman is a highly skilled Software Architect, Manager, Mentor, and Open Source Contributor with over 10 years of programming experience. He has been programming as a hobby since 2004 and professionally since 2011. Derek specializes in designing and implementing scalable, high-performance mobile apps and backend services. He is a proven problem solver with a track record of success in system architecture, team selection, hardware/software integration, prototypes, proof of concepts, startups, enterprise systems, large team management, small team optimization, workflow tooling, automation, performance and cost analysis. Derek has extensive experience in iOS, Android, team leadership, Bluetooth communication, myoelectric interfacing, database optimization, API design, REST API/Service integration, system architecture, throughput optimization, microcontrollers (Arduino/MSP), digital signal/audio processing, cross-platform utilities, browser development, QA automation, and digital logic design. He is an expert in Objective-C, Swift, Java, and C, and proficient in Golang, C++, Javascript, PHP, Shell/Unix, SQL/NoSQL. Derek is also capable of working with Ruby and HTML. Currently working as a Senior Software Engineer at Saturn, Derek has previously worked as an Advisor and Co-Founder/CTO at MindfulText. At MindfulText, he led the efforts in proof of concept, MVP, deliverable enterprise B2B and B2C solutions, tech discovery, design, planning, partnerships, product strategy, and user experience design. Derek has a Bachelor's degree in Computer Engineering from California State Polytechnic University and has attended Cuesta College and Bishop O'Dowd High School. Derek's tech stack includes software engineering, senior software engineering, SQL, integration, QA, Objective-C, Javascript, PHP, NoSQL, iOS, mobile, and backend. With 0.43 years of relevant experience, Derek is a highly skilled and experienced software professional who is passionate about solving complex problems and delivering high-quality solutions.