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I am Derek Blank, Director of Technology at Heaps Smart in Mission Beach, Queensland. I lead software engineering for web, mobile, and audio systems, with a passion for data-driven AI and GIS-enabled products that make complex information accessible and engaging. Over more than 15 years, I have built reliable software and interactive experiences across a range of industries, integrating data, media, and UX to solve hard problems. In my current and past roles I have collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for non-profits, education, and enterprise clients, focusing on performance, scalability, and user-centric design.…I am Derek Blank, Director of Technology at Heaps Smart in Mission Beach, Queensland. I lead software engineering for web, mobile, and audio systems, with a passion for data-driven AI and GIS-enabled products that make complex information accessible and engaging. Over more than 15 years, I have built reliable software and interactive experiences across a range of industries, integrating data, media, and UX to solve hard problems. In my current and past roles I have collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for non-profits, education, and enterprise clients, focusing on performance, scalability, and user-centric design.

Derek Blank

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I am Derek Blank, Director of Technology at Heaps Smart in Mission Beach, Queensland. I lead software engineering for web, mobile, and audio systems, with a passion for data-driven AI and GIS-enabled products that make complex information accessible and engaging. Over more than 15 years, I have built reliable software and interactive experiences across a range of industries, integrating data, media, and UX to solve hard problems. In my current and past roles I have collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for non-profits, education, and enterprise clients, focusing on performance, scalability, and user-centric design.…I am Derek Blank, Director of Technology at Heaps Smart in Mission Beach, Queensland. I lead software engineering for web, mobile, and audio systems, with a passion for data-driven AI and GIS-enabled products that make complex information accessible and engaging. Over more than 15 years, I have built reliable software and interactive experiences across a range of industries, integrating data, media, and UX to solve hard problems. In my current and past roles I have collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for non-profits, education, and enterprise clients, focusing on performance, scalability, and user-centric design.

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I am Derek Blank, Director of Technology at Heaps Smart in Mission Beach, Queensland. I lead software engineering for web, mobile, and audio systems, with a passion for data-driven AI and GIS-enabled products that make complex information accessible and engaging. Over more than 15 years, I have built reliable software and interactive experiences across a range of industries, integrating data, media, and UX to solve hard problems.

In my current and past roles I have collaborated with cross-disciplinary teams to deliver innovative solutions for non-profits, education, and enterprise clients, focusing on performance, scalability, and user-centric design.

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Work Experience

Senior Mobile Developer at WordPress.org / Automattic

June 20, 2024 - October 15, 2025

Contributed to WordPress core software, delivering mobile experiences to millions of users. Worked across iOS and Android codebases with focus on media integration and performance.

Director of Technology at Heaps Smart

June 20, 2024 - Present

Head digital innovation for non-profits and education initiatives through data-driven AI and GIS product development.

Senior Mobile Developer at WordPress.org / Automattic

June 1, 2024 - October 15, 2025

Contributed to WordPress core software, delivering mobile experiences to millions of users. Worked across iOS and Android codebases with a focus on media integration and performance.

Director of Technology at Heaps Smart

June 1, 2024 - Present

Head of software engineering, leading web, mobile, and audio engineering; responsible for system design, data architecture, and AI/ ML and GIS mapping; driving reliable software solutions and interactive products; comfortable solving problems across the stack and integrating data, media and UX.

Senior Mobile Developer at Health Stream

February 20, 2022 - October 15, 2025

Led Nurse Grid mobile app development, integrating data-driven shift scheduling, career engagement, and well-being features for nurses, synchronized between web and mobile apps.

Senior Mobile Developer at Health Stream

February 1, 2022 - October 15, 2025

Led Nurse Grid mobile app development, integrating data-driven shift scheduling, career engagement, and wellbeing features for nurses; synchronized web and mobile apps to support modern care delivery.

React Development Lead at Woods Bagot

June 20, 2020 - October 15, 2025

Developed productivity tools to help architects and interior designers visualize, manage, and share spatial architectural data across eleven studios worldwide.

React Development Lead at Woods Bagot

June 1, 2020 - October 15, 2025

Developed productivity tools to help architects and interior designers visualize, manage, and share spatial architectural data across eleven studios globally.

Director of Mobile Development at The Dyrt

January 20, 2019 - October 15, 2025

Designed and implemented a new interactive mobile app integrating web-based GIS mapping data with campsite reviews to enhance discovery, navigation, and user experience for the outdoors.

Director of Mobile Development at The Dyrt

January 1, 2019 - October 15, 2025

Designed and implemented a new interactive mobile app integrating web-based GIS map data with campground reviews to enhance discovery, navigation, and user experience for outdoor enthusiasts.