Derek Durkovic

About Derek Durkovic

Derek Durkovic is a seasoned and accomplished technologist and manager with a passion for delivering exceptional results in the face of complex challenges. With over two decades of experience in the industry, he is a self-motivated leader that has made a significant impact on shareholder value while serving the Federal Government and Department of Defense. As the mastermind behind the successful development and management of a thriving user community, this visionary problem-solver has proven time and again his ability to drive growth, product utilization, and customer satisfaction.Leveraging cutting-edge low-code no-code platforms for application development, Derek has streamlined mission-critical applications for the Department of Defense, delivering outstanding performance and elevating the organization to new heights. Recognized as a top leader in the field, this results-driven professional has been honored with a coveted customer obsession award from Microsoft, a testament to his commitment to integrity, empathy, and servitude.With a keen eye toward strategic management and a passion for leadership and peer development, Derek works tirelessly across all levels of the organization, inspiring and empowering teams to achieve their full potential. His unwavering commitment to customer engagement has not only elevated the user community he manages but has also been embraced by the entire organization, leading to improved customer satisfaction and increased profitability. Combined with his ability to tackle complex issues head-on, these qualities make him a valuable asset to any organization looking to drive growth, product adoption, and customer success.

Experience

1. Principal Solution Engineer (Ai Business Solutions)

   Microsoft

   Sep 2025 — Present · Reston, VA, US

Education

• Community College of the Air Force

  Allied Health Sciences, Pre-Med

  1994 — 1998

• University of Arkansas Grantham

  Computer Information Systems, Computer Science

  2004 — 2007

• Mississippi Gulf Coast Community College

  Biology/Biological Sciences, General

  1999 — 2000

Skills

• Education Program Development
• Java
• Css
• Software Consulting
• Building Relationships
• Business Process Improvement
• Agile Methodologies
• Salesforce.com
• Sales
• Organizational Leadership
• University Teaching
• Disaster Recovery
• Javascript
• Html
• Customer Engagement
• Requirements Analysis
• Cloud Computing
• Technology Solutions
• Customer Service
• Emergency Medicine
• Splunk
• Business Development
• Vmware
• Military Operations
• Agile Project Management
• Product Management
• Strategic Planning
• Saas
• C++
• Technical Support
• Business Analysis
• Educational Management
• Consulting
• Sales Engineering
• Business Intelligence
• Databases
• New Business Development
• Executive Management
• Operations Management
• Disaster Risk Reduction