About

Derek Litz is an experienced full-stack custom web application developer who is currently working as a Software Engineer V at Hewlett Packard. He believes that every problem is an opportunity to create a solution and can fulfill many leadership roles effectively in the workplace. Derek has the knowledge to create a highly effective rapid development team and understands that choosing the right approach that fits the problem, stakeholders, and team is crucial in any project. Derek has extensive experience in software development and believes that effective teamwork is paramount in this field. He recognizes and supports strengths, manages and offsets weaknesses, and believes that with sound strategy, the common pitfalls of software development can be avoided. Derek has worked with various companies throughout his career, including Cray and FPX. At Cray, he took on critical programming assignments in Python tooling deployed with the flagship Cray XC50 supercomputer as part of supporting ARM architecture. He played a central leadership role in upgrading the base operating system and wore many different hats to overcome challenges along the way. At FPX, Derek worked on Java and Python-based web applications and integrations between 3rd party and internal software systems. He fulfilled many roles as necessary, mainly serving as a developer and a technical leader. Derek has a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from the University of Minnesota and also studied Computer Science at Normandale Community College. His tech stack includes Software Engineer, Web, Python, Java, and Integration, and he has 13.02 years of relevant experience. Overall, Derek is an experienced and knowledgeable software developer with a passion for problem-solving and effective teamwork. He has a proven track record of taking on critical assignments, overcoming challenges, and delivering successful projects on time.