Derek is a Data Analyst and Engineering Consultant at The Information Lab.
Originally from California, Derek is a graduate of Chapman University, where he studied both Film Production and Business Entrepreneurship. Prior to joining The Information Lab, he worked for ten years in the film and television post-production industry as an assistant editor. In that time, he honed an eye for visual storytelling, while mastering digital organization and database management.
Derek sees data visualization, like filmmaking, as a tool to communicate insights visually. He strives to craft dashboards that are visually appealing, tell a clear story, and are driven by insight. At The Information Lab, Derek combines his narrative expertise with technical skill in Tableau, Alteryx, Power BI, and SQL.
Outside of data, Derek remains an avid moviegoer, frequenting the local arthouse and repertory cinemas, and enjoys staying active and cooking.