Derek N.

Derek N. is a Software Engineer at Niantic, Inc. since June 2022, responsible for maintaining Pokémon Go's client infrastructure and leading feature engineering efforts within Unity. Notable achievements include the migration of the Pokémon Trainer Club to OAuth and the development of the Mega Rayquaza feature for the 2023 GO Fest. Previously, Derek N. worked at Scientific Games from July 2016 to April 2022, developing games in Unity and mentoring colleagues. Earlier experience includes a Software Engineering Internship where game prototypes were created and mentoring was provided, as well as positions as an Administrative Assistant and Research Assistant at the University of Nevada Las Vegas. Derek N. holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Nevada-Las Vegas.