Derek Burton

About Derek Burton

For 30 years, Oppenheimer Biotechnology has tackled the toughest environmental contamination challenges. But in today\'s world,\"clean\" isn\'t clean enough if long-term liability remains.I partner with environmental engineers, project managers, and industrial operators to move beyond temporary treatments. My focus is on implementing our proven, archaea-led bioaugmentation process to achieve a true, permanent solution: the complete on-site transformation of contaminants. Our \"ecosystem\" approach, backed by decades of research and validated by studies for major events like the Deepwater Horizon spill, ensures we can help our partners close sites faster and eliminate \"cradle-to-grave\" liability.I am passionate about connecting this powerful technology with the professionals who can use it to make a real-world impact. If you\'re facing a challenging site, I\'d welcome a conversation.Specialties: Bioremediation | Soil Remediation | Water Contamination | Oil Spill Response | Archaea | Environmental Liability | Site Closure

Experience

1. Business Development & Strategic Partnerships

   Oppenheimer Biotechnology

   Sep 2025 — Present · Austin, TX, US

   Leading the revitalization of sales and marketing for a 30-year pioneer in archaea-based bioremediation. My mission is to connect our scientifically-proven solutions for soil, water, and spill remediation with the environmental professionals who need them most.

Skills

• Search Engine Optimization (SEO)
• Web Commerce
• Digital Printing
• Start-Ups
• Leadership
• SEO
• Customer Service
• Giclee Prints
• Management
• Business Development
• Printmaking
• Sales
• Print Production Process
• Social Networking
• Problem Solving
• Account Management
• Production Efficiency
• Direct Sales
• Advertising
• Wide Format Printing
• New Business Development
• Sales Management
• Entrepreneurship
• Fine Art Reproduction
• Marketing