Derek Cheng

Derek Cheng is a seasoned tech professional with a background in Computer Science, having studied BMath at the University of Waterloo. Derek excels in building product-focused teams and developing consumer-facing tech products.

With an impressive career trajectory, Derek holds the position of Senior Director Of Engineering at Instacart. Prior to this role, he showcased his leadership skills as the Engineering Director for Marketplace at Facebook. Derek also served various managerial and engineering roles at Facebook, including Engineering Manager for both Marketplace and Platform, and Software Engineer for App Ads.

Before his tenure at Facebook, Derek ventured into entrepreneurship as the Founder & CTO of Impressions Real Estate LLC. He also gained valuable experience as a Software Engineer at Google and held positions at Microsoft, including Development Lead and Software Design Engineer.

Derek's expertise spans product development, team leadership, consumer tech, and strategy. His educational background and extensive professional experience make him a valuable asset in the tech industry.