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Derek Sumpmann (They/them)

Resumé

Work Preferences

RemoteHybrid

Open to roles

InternshipShort Term ContractLong Term Employee

About Me

#ActuallyAutistic#DopamineDeficiencySyndrome

Data-curious developer 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

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

GitHub

React

Python

JavaScript

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 instructions for processingReceive information in advance1:1 meetingsFlexible scheduleUninterrupted work timeStanding desksMeditation / quiet roomQuiet / individual workspacesSelf-stimulation tools / gadgetEmployee resource groupSupport with advocating

Environments I'm comfortable with

Driving a vehicle
Outdoors or places with strong smells
Working with animals
Working with food
Interaction with the public
Heavy lifting
Bright or blinking lights
Loud noises
Standing for long periods
Variable temperatures
Uniforms (hard hat, hair net, etc.)

Flexible remote work with the option to come in quarterly (or otherwise periodically) would be great. I work best curating my own work environment.

Education and Credentials

Attended for 4 years from 2015 to 2019

University of Denver

Bachelor's degree - Music Performance