Hello, my name is

Derek Rosien

Lead Software Engineer /

Software Engineer Manager /

PMP®

About me

Experienced and goal-driven Lead Software Engineer and Development Manager with over 20 years of software development expertise and a strong background in team leadership and management. Committed to delivering results through Agile and SCRUM methodologies, . I see the next main focus of my career switching full-time into the development management and technical project management roles as I have very established skills in developing strong technical teams and leading them to develop and ship world class software applications.

Key Qualifications

Proven track record of planning, implementing, and deploying successful products and projects for major financial organizations, including Broadridge Financial, Edward Jones, UBS, TD Bank, Manulife Bank, and more.
Exceptional communication skills, adept at conducting technical walkthroughs with stakeholders, extracting project objectives, and delivering value not only for clients but for the team and organization as well.
Deep expertise in Agile and SCRUM development, team assembly, project cycle planning, and agile ceremonies, leading to improved team productivity and project stability.
Proficient in a wide range of full-stack technologies, with extensive experience in front-end frameworks, CMS systems, API design, database architecture, testing, and mission critical production deployment planning and executions.
Passionate about embracing emerging technologies like AI, Web3, and Blockchain to enhance business processes and maintain competitiveness.
A recent focus on learning about various social psychology topics to gain a deeper understanding of how to motivate and engage individuals, helping them to reach their fullest potential and enhancing their productivity and effectiveness.

What I do

I oversee the entire project lifecycle and development process. Gathering and managing requirements, developing features and epics, creating roadmaps and backlog items, as well as assembling and leading teams to ensuring optimal performance and achieving successful product deliveries.

Team Management

My expertise lies in assembling and leading top-tier teams to drive growth and optimize development processes. I've managed multi-million-dollar projects, overseeing teams handling extensive user bases and large datasets.

Software Development

I have over 20+ years in web development and web-based application development experience. I have taken many projects from their conceptual infancy all the way to multi-year operational track records and the eventual sale to major multi-national clients.

Agile & Scrum

I bring substantial expertise in modern Agile and Scrum methodologies, overseeing the development of multiple projects and large-scale applications. This includes tasks such as gathering requirements, planning roadmaps and backlogs, iteratively breaking down features, and effectively leading the team through execution and feature delivery.

My Experience

Apr 2022 - Aug 2023

OneSafe Inc.

Software Engineer Manager

Spearheaded the development of a DeFi Lending platform within a small startup, introducing Agile methodologies to optimize the SDLC process.
Collaborated with senior management to enhance business strategies and elevate team performance through streamlined planning and client engagement.
Integrated third-party validation systems, API endpoints, and authentication services to ensure compliance with KYC and AML regulations.
Worked closely with the CEO to implement agile practices throughout the company, including client sales pipelines, onboarding, and training.
Developed components to streamline client onboarding and submission to third-party systems for verification as well as various banking verification partners and products.

Apr 2020 - Apr 2022

Broadridge Investor Communication Solutions, Inc.

Lead Software Engineer

Collaborated with key stakeholders to define project goals and drive Agile project planning, overseeing backlog management and team transitions.
Monitored team performance and introduced automation processes to streamline sprint releases, deployments, and testing.
Played a pivotal role in optimizing team performance monitoring with centralized dashboards and KPI data.
Led the front-end team in component development and helped to designed back-end API endpoints for third-party integrations and clients.

Apr 2008 - Apr 2020

BlueRush Inc.

Director of Software Development

Directed the development team for the DigitalReach platform, facilitating roadmap development and feature prioritization.
Implemented automation processes to enhance productivity and efficiency.
Orchestrated sprints, backlog reviews, and stand-up meetings.
Successfully oversaw the acquisition of the DigitalReach product by Broadridge Financial Solutions Inc. in 2019 for 2.3 million.

Team Lead / Senior Developer

Led the development of the DigitalReach content engagement platform, scaling it to serve millions of users and transactions.
Contributed to strategic planning, product backlog grooming, and user story development as well as detailed release plans and deployments.
Technical lead and product manager for numerous financial application projects and calculators for industry leading banks and institutions.
Managed IT, networking, and software administration tasks.

Jan 2005 - Apr 2008

Affinity Solutions Inc.

Senior Multimedia Developer

Led the development of a SCORM-compliant digital courseware player and introduced an XML courseware system.
Managed major e-learning projects for clients, including the U.S. Department of Defense and U.S. National Guard.
Designed and developed various web-based applications and learning modules

Mar 2003 - Nov 2004

Embanet Corporation

Senior Multimedia Developer

Managed all multimedia development for a number of extensive online education programs, including MBA and Doctoral Degree programs.
Directly responsible for the training and development of multimedia developers within the creative department.
Implemented new software technologies which drastically increased production timelines and efficiency, while lowering error and revision rates throughout the department.

Multimedia Developer

Utilized the Macromedia Studio MX product line to design and develop a number of modular templates which drastically reduced overall course development time while maintaining a high level of quality and functionality.
Designed, developed, and implemented an internet-based training solution to train subject material experts on how to develop effective online courses using third-party enterprise level learning management systems.

Jul 2002 - Oct 2002

Xystar Technologies Inc.

Multimedia Developer

Created an internet-based training solution utilizing Macromedia Flash MX, FLV videos, PHP and a MySQL relational database. This application trained Xystar’s clients on their proprietary website builder software.
The training application tracks user performance while allowing senior management to monitor who has completed which lesson, their score, and even recommend that users retake a specific lesson.
Designed and developed an online application which highlights the key benefits and features of their proprietary website builder software.