Derek Harmon@derek_harmon525

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United States

8+ years of experience

About me

I am a .NET software developer primarily in C# building data-intensive solutions, identity solutions and APIs. I'm also proficient with Python, particularly in ML-related tasks (scikit-learn and PyTorch), Django and SqlAlchemy. Outside of computing technology, I find sustainability, space exploration, finance, mathematics and following professional sports interesting. I'm presently employed at a non-profit organization addressing math education in American schools through personalized learning programs for students.

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👉 Upcoming Hackathons

Transforming Enterprise Through AI

📅 May 11–19, 2026 • May 11 – 19: Online Build Phase. • May 18 (Hybrid Build Day – Online & Onsite) • May 19 (Demos & Awards – Online & Onsite) 🌍 Hybrid event. Join online from anywhere or build onsite at the venue. 🏆 Winners will be announced live on stage at the AI & Big Data Expo North America on May 19 📍 On-site Venue (May 18–19): San Jose McEnery Convention Center, CA, USA 🤝 Join solo or with a team. 🎟 FREE AI & Big Data Expo North America ticket included for participants that are able to join the on-site phase. 🏆Compete for a $10,000 prize pool 🧑‍💻 Apply now to design, prototype, and showcase enterprise-ready innovation.

2026 May 11

IBM Bob Hackathon

Build solutions that improve how software is built. Work with an AI that understands your codebase, helping you reduce repetitive work and build with real context. ⏳ Build your project in 48 hours. 🚀 Get hands-on with IBM Bob and explore how AI fits into real development workflows before it becomes standard. 💡 Build tools and workflows that developers would actually use. ⭐ Learn directly from experts throughout the event. 🤝 Join a team or build solo. 💰 Prize pool: $10,000 🧑🏻‍💻 Register before the Kick-Off Stream and start building with Bob.

2026 May 15

👌 Attended Hackathons

AMD Developer Hackathon

Grab your ideas, spin up compute, and start building what’s next! Start with $100 in AMD Developer Cloud credits and begin building right away. Get access to hands-on tutorials, workshops, and curated learning resources to help you build faster and go further. To unlock credits and join the hackathon, sign up for the AMD AI Developer Program. 🤝 Go solo or team up — ship something real. 💰 $21,500+ total prize pool & 1 × AMD Radeon™ AI PRO R9700 GPU up for grabs. 📍 On-site Venue (May 9-10): MindsDB SF AI Collective 3154 17th St, San Francisco, California, USA 📍On-site participation is by invitation only. Travel and accommodation expenses will not be covered. 🧑‍💻 Developers, builders, and innovators - bring your boldest ideas and let’s turn them into real AI systems on AMD.

The INTERNET OF AGENTS HACKATHON @SOLANA SKYLINE

Join the Internet of Agents Hackathon to build real-world, rentable agents using Coral Protocol and Solana-powered payments. 📅 September 14–21, 2025 Sept 14–21: Build online with global innovators. Submit projects by the deadline. Sept 20 (NYC): On-site build day at Solana Skyline (invitation only). Sept 21 (NYC): Live pitches, networking, and winner announcements. 🧠 Mentorship from experts and Coral specialists throughout. 🤝 Participate solo or in teams. 📍 Travel and accommodation not covered. 🚀 Sign up now to secure your spot before the Kick-Off Stream!

Co-Creating with GPT-5

🕒 6 days to explore the full potential of GPT-5 💡 Build next-gen AI apps 🤝 Compete solo or form a dream team 🚀 Connect with global innovators 🧑🏻‍💻 Sign up before the Kick-Off Stream to secure your spot!