Derek Stavis is an Engineering Manager at the User Experience Platform at Brex, managing a 10+ engineer team that provides the foundations for Brex product teams to build Web and Android/iOS user experiences. Derek is a software engineering leader that has been tinkering for 20+ years with computers. Started coding at 8, worked with many segments, ranging from the .com expansion in Brazil, time attendance systems, traffic control systems and credit card payments. Passionate about sharing knowledge, leading teams, holding a high bar for engineering, shipping products and growing companies. Played an important role in Pagar.me's growth in Brazil. His most recent endeavor is helping Brex to be the best credit card for growing businesses.