Organizations want engineers that are creative and innovative while implementing the standards the industry demands. When an engineer with those talents is a part of an organization, the business is more efficient and more likely to meet their mission and budget. Derrick Taylor always comes equipped to satisfy those needs and expectations. He continuously improves processes, communicates effectively, and always beats expectations.In addition to his extensive experience as a mechanical engineer at NASA, Lockheed Martin, and Bell Flight among other companies, Derrick has led many teams to success, serving as a Project Engineering Manager, Realtor, and Engineering Instructor. Derrick’s secret for success is derived from his life philosophy of “Never going to bed without learning something new.” This philosophy has led Derrick to continually invest in education and to value innovation.With nearly three decades of proven experience in the field of Engineering, his greatest assets are a never-ending drive toward improved performance, effective communication at all levels of the project life cycle, and the ability to lead any team and serve as a mentor. He leverages his passion for innovation and forward thinking to change challenges into opportunities to improve and streamline processes.Those that have worked with Derrick in any industry will attest he is constantly looking to improve, take risks, and blaze new trails in research in support of long-term objectives. He is a highly-accomplished detail-oriented engineer whose dedication to his assigned roles has led to significantly reduced cost and increased effectiveness for multiple programs.When he is not working, Derrick lives for hunting and fishing seasons, remaining outdoors from the time the sun rises until the time it sets, or spending time with his wife of 25 years and his grown children.