Derek Persons

Derek Persons is a Staff Software Engineer at Instacart with extensive experience in the tech industry. Here's a comprehensive overview of his professional background:

Career at Instacart

Derek joined Instacart in 2019 and has since progressed within the company:

• Staff Software Engineer (2020 - 2022)
• Senior Software Engineer (2019 - 2020)

Previous Work Experience

Before Instacart, Derek held several positions in other tech companies:

• Best Buy

  • Lead User Interface Engineer (2017 - 2018)
  • Senior User Interface Engineer (2015 - 2017)

• Collegis Education

  • Frontend Developer (2014 - 2015)

• Modern Foundation

  • Back End PHP Developer (2012 - 2014)

Skills and Expertise

Derek has a diverse skill set that includes:

• Web technologies: HTML, CSS, JavaScript, AJAX, jQuery
• Backend technologies: PHP, Node.js
• Version control: Git
• Frameworks: Symfony, Yii
• Content Management Systems: WordPress
• Analytics: Google Analytics
• User Experience and Interface Design
• Web Application Development
• SEO and Social Media Marketing
• Scalability

Professional Summary

With over 12.5 years of experience in the software engineering field, Derek Persons has demonstrated expertise in both frontend and backend development.1 His career progression shows a strong focus on user interface engineering and web development, culminating in his current role as a Staff Software Engineer at Instacart.12

Derek's LinkedIn profile can be found at linkedin.com/in/derekpersons, where he has 312 connections.2 His experience spans various aspects of software development, from PHP backend work to leading user interface engineering teams, indicating a well-rounded skill set in the field of web and software development.