Derrick is a seasoned professional with over 27 years of experience in the oil and gas industry, specializing in failure analysis, metallurgical services, welding procedures, machining project management, component testing, microscopy, metrology, material testing, specification development, and third-party technical surveillance of manufacturing and inspection processes. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Technology from the College of Engineering at the University of Louisiana, earned in 2007. Derrick is an active member of the American Society for Nondestructive Testing (ASNT), with multiple certifications in nondestructive testing techniques, an active member of the American Welding Society (AWS), and a member of ASM International, where he holds certifications in Fractography and Metallurgy.