Derek Schumacher is a Distinguished Technologist at Hewlett Packard Enterprise, where responsibilities include leading evaluations of emerging technologies and collaborating with business and technology leaders to enhance strategic technology and product roadmaps within the HPC, AI, & Labs Business Unit. With a background that spans over two decades at HP and HPE, Derek has held various roles, including Firmware Architect and x86 System Firmware Design Lead, demonstrating expertise in delivering mission-critical server solutions and managing development teams. Derek holds a Master of Science in Computer Science from Stanford University and a Bachelor of Science in Computer Engineering from the University of Notre Dame.