Jim Derry Email & Phone Number

Chattanooga, Tennessee, Us

At Derry Software, we create software solutions by law enforcement professionals for law enforcement professionals.As founder and president, I am responsible for providing local law enforcement with the tools they need to enhance their investigative efforts, protect our communities, and keep our neighborhoods safe. With over four decades of experience in local law enforcement and military operations, I understand the intense pressure local law enforcement agencies face. I combine that experience with our leading-edge expertise in software engineering, intelligence, and operations to design powerful, customized software solutions that integrate seamlessly to help solve crimes fast.Our mission at Derry Software is to provide these agencies with better access to the information they need. Our SaaS solutions help these agencies work smarter and faster by accessing information from multiple databases in a single place, amplifying investigative efforts in the office and on the go.My primary duties are to create and evangelize the company vision, establish and maintain relationships, and imagine and deliver the best solution for the people we serve.

Redmond, Washington, Us

Cloud application Development TrainingA 17-week intensive software boot camp designed to train transitioning veterans in software engineering as C# programmers to build local, server based and cloud-stored applications.Coursework includes developing web applications using ASP.NET Core MVC technology (using C#, JavaScript, HTML and CSS), Azure web services, and T-SQL database modeling.Certifications Earned:o Microsoft Technology Associate (MTA): Software Fundamentals

Nashville, Tn, Us

- Directed the development, operations, training, and maintenance of an information system focused on collecting and reporting information, deriving intelligence from stored information, and sharing the results. - Increased system use by 1,000%. - Achieved 30% reduction in software development expense by applying Agile principles of continuous delivery, welcoming changing requirements, and measuring success by working solutions.- Provide strategic planning and guidance to the Director relating to Information and Technology in support of the vision and goals of the Task Force.- Establish and maintain relationships with external agencies from various parts of state government; coordinating training, information sharing, and cooperation among agencies.- Provide Program Management to deliver multiple solutions simultaneously in a constantly changing environment of drug trends, legislative requirements, and technology capabilities.Selected Achievements:- Completed training and certification as a Project Management Professional, PMP.- Trained thousands of people from all walks of life, education, ages, and circumstances on drug awareness, information sharing, and intelligence.- Completed studies to receive a Bachelor’s Degree in Computer Science.

Arlington, Virginia, Us

Served in several roles in the Field Artillery, including towed, self-propelled, Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS), and HIMARS. Participated as a team member, and lead small teams, and operational units. Assisted the commander in carrying out the commander’s policies and standards, and making recommendations in matters pertaining to enlisted personnel in the battalion. Assignments included successful tours of duty in the Northern, Central, Indo-Pacific, and European Combatant Command Areas of Operation, all at the Tactical level.Additional duties included serving as a Criminal Analyst for the Tennessee National Guard Counterdrug Task Force, leading a team in fulfilling responsibilities for various education, training, and intelligence activities.