Derik VanVleet, a woodworking enthusiast, has dived deep into the craft to perfect his skills and create one-of-a-kind pieces. He believes that the entire process, from selecting the wood to finishing it, is a crucial aspect of woodworking. Derik takes pride in hand-selecting each piece of wood and sketching out the project's plans to ensure a perfect final product. His passion for woodworking has led him to start his own business, VanVleet Woodworking LLC, where he creates custom furniture and accessories for people. Derik has also worked in various technical positions in the past, including as a Director for PwC, Director of Cloud Strategy at Google BU for Cloud Sherpas, Solutions Engineer for Cloud Sherpas, Senior Solutions Architect-Partner Alliances at Quest Software, System Administrator at Union Planters Bank, and Systems Administrator at Akibia. He holds a degree in Management Information Systems from The University of Memphis and an associate's degree in Engineering Technology from Lake Michigan College.