Derrek Cooper

Current

Product Manager at Blue Ridge Numerics

Past

European Technical Director at Blue Ridge Numerics
Sr. Mgr, Field Services at Blue Ridge Numerics
Territory Technical Manager at Blue Ridge Numerics

Sr. Applications Engineer at Mallett Technology
Torpedo Man's Mate at US Navy

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Education

Temple University
Temple University

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Industry

Computer Software

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Derrek Cooper’s Summary

A mechanical engineer with a passion for technology. Heavily involved in the CAE software industry for the last ten years. I have held positions in product management, pre/post sales support, services and training with ever increasing levels of responsibility.

I am driven to help automate and streamline the communication between the user community and the software organization.

Derrek Cooper’s Specialties:

Product Management, Product Evangelism, Product Marketing, Product Strategy, Product Planning, Community Building, Leveraging Social Media

Derrek Cooper’s Experience

Product Manager

Blue Ridge Numerics

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

July 2008 — Present (1 year 5 months)
European Technical Director

Blue Ridge Numerics

(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

January 2008 — December 2008 (1 year )
Sr. Mgr, Field Services

Blue Ridge Numerics

(Privately Held; Computer Software industry)

November 2006 — December 2007 (1 year 2 months)
Territory Technical Manager

Blue Ridge Numerics

(Privately Held; 51-200 employees; Computer Software industry)

April 2005 — November 2006 (1 year 8 months)
Sr. Applications Engineer

Mallett Technology

(Privately Held; 11-50 employees; Computer Software industry)

1999 — 2005 (6 years )
Torpedo Man's Mate

US Navy

(Government Agency; 10,001 or more employees; USN; Military industry)

September 1990 — August 1994 (4 years )

Derrek Cooper’s Education

Temple University

M.S.E. , Mechanical Engineering , 1999 — 2001

Focus of research was optimizing fluid flow characteristics in the Aluminum casting industry. Optimization was done using CFD (Flotran & CFX). Validation was done utilizing Particle Image Velocimetry (PIV) in the lab.
Temple University

B.S.E. , Mechanical Engineering , 1995 — 1999

Activities and Societies:

ASHRAE, ASME

Additional Information

Derrek Cooper’s Websites:

Derrek Cooper’s Interests:

linux fanatic, open source, social networking, professional networking, communicating & collaboration via the web, future of cloud computing yoga, trail hiking, travel, soccer (english premier league)