Derek Clark

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1 Introduction


I am a regular visitor on StackOverflow, but haven't asked questions so I don't have any "reputation".

I create and execute digital strategies with Brasky.Digital. Data science, information systems business intelligence, and the full spectrum of web IT.

I am currently studying Data Science at UW in Seattle.


2 Personal


I love nature, traveling, electronic music, beer brewing/tasting, architecture, photography, and the never-ending pursuit of knowledge.


3 Experience

I've been working 13 years. I studied Computer Science (BS at USF) and my professional focus has evolved quite a bit throughout my career:

  • Web development
  • Web software development
  • Search engine optimization

Company bought 2010 > I was hired by iSearchMedia in San Francisco.

  • Technical SEO specialist
  • Data analytics, data mining
  • Business intelligence
  • Account management, project management (client-facing)

In 2012 I established Brasky.Digital and began contracting.

  • Digital strategist, account manager
  • Digital marketing (PPC, mobile, any/all "growth hacking")
  • Custom integration, IT systems (ERP, CRM, CMS, acronyms, etc)
  • Workflow automation (API bridging, triggers/JSON, SaaS syncs)

4 Experience Summary

I've amassed a wealth of knowledge about all things web and data. I'm looking to get away from marketing and mine my roots, where I believe my deeper potential exists: data science and web IT (bolstered by business knowledge - both the internal team dynamics and client performance/delivery). I apply

5 Strengths

My most familiar web stack remains LAMP (Linux, Apache, MySQL, PHP), though nginx and NodeJS are growing interests. I still prefer Windows on my PC. I strongly prefer Android on mobile. Any form of object-oriented programming is familiar/enjoyed. Extensive/advanced Excel. Many projects involving SQL, though more focus on designing data models/architectures (not coding). I thrive when there are creative elements to a task... critical thinking and problem-solving is enjoyable. Analyzing and consulting are my strength, though experience running a small agency has developed my abilities to build, communicate, and execute business strategies. Nonetheless I believe I'm best used a context CTO-type role, developing information from data resources and parleying that to executors.

6 Technologies

See my "Developer Story