Derek Nickell

Agile Product Manager
Community Brands: 2020-2021

• • Developed new agile software features supporting on platform streaming and video automation.
  • Created and managed a virtual production department adding additional revenue streams and providing customers with bespoke content.
  • Managed SCRUM workflows, DevOps backlogs, and application release through product lifecycle.
  • Product owner and subject matter expert (SME) on hybrid and virtual events, video engineering and AV production.
  • Developed triage department amid COVD production surge streamlining bug fixes with client communication.

Engineering Supervisor
Henry V: 2017-2020

• • Oversaw the technical project management for multiple Fortune 100 brands.
  • Led technical design and management of interactive branded experiences and hybrid productions.
  • Extended agency capabilities by adding virtual product streams, allowing for agency pivot during COVID-19 pandemic.

Creative Technologist / Director / Producer
Freelance: 2006-2017

• • Directed and managed technical crews on complex installations delivering traditional and interactive hybrid experiences.
  • Produced still and motion content working alongside global marketing agencies, large business, and production studios.

IT Systems Engineer
General Dynamics IT: 2005-2008

• • Successfully designed and deployed classified IT system integrations, supporting legacy and emerging technology for DevOps DoD contracts.
  • Acted as lead Systems Engineer supporting the Ballistic Missile Defense Network and the Joint Strike Fighter (X-35) projects.

Systems Engineer
L3 Communications (Titan): 2003-2005

• • Managed crews in multiple US and foreign shipyards installing IT and electrical components to support DoD contracts.
  • Design and build of classified electronics packages supporting DoD research and development.

Electronics Technician
US Navy: 1997-2003

• • Led technical repair teams through catastrophic failures, maintenance and test scheduling, and taught technical classes.
  • Completed advanced electronics and engineering primary and radio frequency communications secondary schools.
  • Advanced training in networking, computer hardware, micro/miniature circuit repair, and classified IT systems architecture.