Derek starting teaching himself to program at the age of 12. He has lots of experience in developing desktop, mobile, and website software in over 15 different programming languages. Programming is still one of his biggest passions! Derek started with Jenesis Software in January of 2018 splitting his time between providing technical support for our customers and programming on the newest web product, JenesisNow. His leadership ability, hard work, programming talent, and problem-solving abilities earned him the promotion to Product Development Manager in 2020. Derek manages development for the JenesisNow product and is heavily involved with the legacy product, JenesisClassic. Derek is an integral part of all things technical at Jenesis. He jumps at every opportunity to learn something new and to use new technology. In his spare time, Derek is an amateur no-limit hold’em card player, enjoys making music, spending time with his family and with his MANY pets.