Summary
Derek Rogers is a seasoned operations leader with over 30 years in lean manufacturing and more than two decades in automotive production, now applying that expertise to advanced medical device and energy storage manufacturing. He played a key role in scaling Micro-X from start-up to a global operation—leading production, quality/regulatory compliance (ISO13485, FDA, TGA, MDR) and workplace health and safety—and recently transitioned to GM Operations at RedEarth Energy Storage. Derek combines hands-on launch experience (new vehicle and product introductions) with safety stewardship, holding a Cert IV in WHS and having built company-wide WHS systems and audit programs. Known for translating engineering designs into manufacturable processes, he excels at growing teams and facilities while maintaining regulatory and safety rigor.
10 years of coding experience
22 years of employment as a software developer
Adelaide
Craigmore High School
Certificate 4, Work Health Safety, Certificate 4, Work Health Safety at C.I.T.C.