Summary
Rob Derr is a hands-on Chief Software Architect and systems engineer with two decades of experience building embedded and cloud-connected systems, currently leading software architecture at WeatherFlow-Tempest in New Smyrna Beach, Florida. He combines deep low-level engineering from his early RadioSoft years with long-term product stewardship, translating sensor and telemetry requirements into reliable software platforms. Known for rolling up his sleeves, Rob blends systems thinking with pragmatic implementation—designing for operational resilience in real-world environmental monitoring. His BS in Information Technology underpins a practical approach to tools and processes that keep teams shipping, while his tenure at a single company since 2004 signals rare continuity and domain expertise. Notably, he balances architectural leadership with active coding, ensuring designs remain grounded in deliverable, testable implementations.
10 years of coding experience
5 years of employment as a software developer
BS, Information Technology, BS, Information Technology at Kaplan University