Global product & technology leader

Set direction with clarity and conviction.

Derrick works closely with founders, executives, and senior teams to validate product opportunities, pressure-test business models, and craft focused product strategies. Whether entering a new market or repositioning an existing offer, he helps teams align around a clear narrative of what to build—and why.

Use case: Helped a media group evaluate new product lines and reposition its core offering for audience growth.

Turn product strategy into product reality.

Derrick provides hands-on leadership to turn strategy into a clear, accountable execution plan. He defines and manages roadmaps, establishes rituals for cross-functional collaboration, and drives the day-to-day delivery of critical milestones. His work brings clarity to complexity—whether stabilizing a live platform or scaling new capabilities across teams.

Build product teams that don’t just ship—but learn and adapt.

From early org design to mentoring new leaders, Derrick helps companies structure product, design, and engineering functions that can scale. He’s often brought in to evaluate team performance, support key hires, and implement operating models that foster autonomy and accountability.

Move from insight to impact—fast.

For new initiatives or early-stage ventures, Derrick leads structured prototyping sprints to validate concepts and test product-market fit. He helps teams turn assumptions into experiments, prioritize MVP scope, and produce testable outputs that inform build-versus-buy decisions.