Derick brings over 25 years of experience in semiconductor facility development, specializing in tool‑install design, construction, and qualification for advanced wafer‑fabrication environments. His career spans multiple technology nodes and major fab programs, covering both greenfield and brownfield developments across the region.
Before founding CornerStone Nex, Derick served a wide range of leading semiconductor companies across logic, memory, specialty foundry, power‑device, wafer‑manufacturing, and solar‑materials sectors. His prior project experience includes extensive work with top global manufacturers such as Intel, Micron, GlobalFoundries, Infineon, STMicroelectronics, Siltronic, REC Solar, and other major industry players. These engagements shaped his practical, disciplined approach to tool‑install execution and cross‑functional coordination.
As Director of CornerStone Nex, Derick leads teams in integrating design intent with on‑site construction and qualification requirements, ensuring that tool‑install programs meet the stringent standards of modern wafer‑fab environments. His leadership emphasizes clarity, technical rigor, and effective alignment between engineering, construction, and operations.