Derek Sumpmann (They/them)
Currently living in
Detroit, Michigan, USWork Preferences
RemoteHybridOpen to roles
About Me
Multi-faceted, hardworking musical yogi transitioning from a decade of service industry experience into a more stable career. Particularly, I am data-curious coder determined to learn how data can be used to increase accessibility and strengthen community connection on a global scale. As a classically-trained musician, I thrive collaborating on teams built upon mutual accountability. When facing challenges, I offer compassionate and direct communication, a proactive work ethic, empathetic creativity, and a pattern-oriented mind keen for lasting solutions.
Ideal Workplace Values
Mission-drive, inclusive, growth-oriented
My Badges
💪Skills and Strengths
My Neuro-exceptional talent
I am a pattern-thinker and my brain works best in bottom-up thinking style. Essentially, I work best accumulating a lot of details as to slowly work up to a unique solution for a larger problem, which allows my solution to have fewer edge cases and often last longer. It may take me longer than others to arrive at a theory, and that is because I spend more time testing all data points against my hypothesis as to find patterns that will more robustly support my theory. If even one of the data points doesn't align with the pattern/hypothesis, I reassess.
Technical Skills
Python
Beginner
Beginner: While I've used it before, I require consistent guidance or mentorship to use this tool fully.
MongoDB
Beginner
Beginner: While I've used it before, I require consistent guidance or mentorship to use this tool fully.
GitHub
Intermediate
Intermediate: I can independently use this tool or own a project, but I have to learn more to master this tool fully.
Node.js
Beginner
Beginner: While I've used it before, I require consistent guidance or mentorship to use this tool fully.
Top 5 Soft Skills
CollaborationCreativityLogical ReasoningCritical ThinkingAttention to Detail🧠Inclusion Essentials
Accommodations
Closed CaptioningSend Questions in AdvanceFrequent Interview BreaksInterviewer Experienced with NeurodiversityAllowance of Fidgeting DevicesExtra TimeAlternate Interview FormatEmail / Calendar OrganizationTask ManagementCommunication PlanConcise InstructionsReceiving Information in AdvanceFlexible ScheduleUninterrupted Work TimeStanding DesksMeditation / Quiet RoomQuiet / Individual WorkspacesSelf-stimulation tools / gadgetEmployee Resource GroupSupport with Self-AdvocacyEnvironments I'm comfortable with
Flexible remote work with the option to come in quarterly (or otherwise periodically) would be great. I work best curating my own work environment.
🚀Experience
Check out my work
| Worked for 2 years, 1 months from May 2019 to Jun 2021 May 2019 Jun 2021 2 years, 1 months | Server - Ace Eat Serve I was waiting tables in a fast-paced, Asian fusion restaurant. Quick yet personable interactions with guests. Toast POSSocial skillsLearn quicklyAbility to Multitask |
🎓Education and Credentials
| Attended for 4 years from 2015 to 2019 2015 2019 4 years | University of Denver Bachelor's degree - Music Performance |