Trust Score
Trustworthy; active professional engagement.
Derek's Career Path
Jul. 2024 -Present
Ford ProSenior User Experience Design Lead
Detroit, Michigan, United StatesPart of the Sales Solutions / Sales Management Design team in Ford Pro working to create frictionless and intuitive experiences for our dealers and fleet customers across a multitude of administrative and business tools. Works with cross functional teams of PMs, researchers, developers, and other disciplines to perfect and enhance the Ford Pro journey.
Nov. 2022 -Jul. 2024
Ford Motor CompanySenior Product Designer at FordLabs
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United StatesFord Labs works with other teams across Ford to test new ideas and see if they solve real problems for our customers. If an idea works, we create great software and experiences; if not, we share what we learned and move on. • Fostered a culture of collaboration and innovation by hosting daily standups, team retrospectives, passion talks, and sharing knowledge. • Co-founded the Dealer Research...
May. 2017 -Oct. 2022
RightpointUser Experience Lead
Greater Detroit AreaWorking with a broad range of clients in the Detroit Metro area to create and hone their digital experiences by focusing on those who use and interact with the product. My goal is to satisfy the users and the client meet their goals as it pertains to their business. I do this through research, ideation, and refinement with my team. I love to think critically and solve problems.