Derek Hobbs

About Derek Hobbs

Engineer of Certainty in an Industry of ChaosMost software founders talk about speed.I talk about stability, ROI, and governance because speed without control is just risk wearing sneakers.I started Grad Specs to solve a problem I experienced firsthand: traditional development was slow, wasteful, and allergic to change. Every “simple update” felt like a derailment.So I built a different model; one that moves at the pace of business while maintaining the rigor of engineering.At Grad Specs, we design and deliver enterprise platforms that are- Fit for Purpose: aligned to business outcomes, not developer convenience- Fit for Use: stable, secure, and regression-proof from day one.Our Approach: The Graduated Development Framework consistently produces measurable outcomes- 0 % feature regression across + build cycles- 100 % audit-pass rate since 2022- 40 % faster delivery times- Average ROI recovery within 90 days of launchWe don’t just build software.We operationalize visions, accelerate outcomes, and build platforms that govern themselves.If your current roadmap feels like a liability, let’s talk about engineering your next advantage.

Experience

1. CEO

   Grad Specs, Llc

   Apr 2014 — Present · Overland Park, KS, US

   Founder and architect of the Graduated Development Framework; a delivery model that transforms how enterprise software is built and governed.Created the first “Platform Enablement Partner” model combining engineering, compliance, and operational ROI.Reduced enterprise delivery timelines by an average of 40 % while maintaining 0 % feature regression.Designed rebuild-from-core architecture that guarantees stability and scalability through every iteration.Led teams of specialists in strategy, design, transition, operations, risk, compliance, governance, and continual improvement.Mission: Build platforms that are fit for purpose, fit for use, and built to last.

Education

• The University of Kansas

  Bachelor's degree, Psychology

  2006 — 2010

Skills

• Marketing
• Microsoft Office
• Sales
• Mysql
• Customer Service
• Responsive Web Design
• Javascriptmvc
• Account Management
• Strategic Planning
• Javascript
• Sales Management
• Public Speaking
• Social Media
• Microsoft Word
• New Business Development
• Entrepreneurship
• Php
• Mobile Applications
• Project Management
• Css
• Html5
• Microsoft Excel
• Phpmyadmin
• Jquery
• Marketing Strategy
• Business Development
• Social Networking
• Leadership
• Clinical Research
• Web Application Development
• Team Building
• Management