Derek Sisson
Product Engineer.
Full-Stack Product Engineer, Designer & Technical Product Manager
React | Node.js | Figma | Adobe | Unity | XR
A little about me.
I’m a builder at heart, equal parts product strategist, designer, and engineer. Over the past decade, I’ve led the creation of web apps and immersive tools that connect people, data, and design into cohesive product ecosystems. My experience spans from building enterprise automation platforms at Smurfit Westrock to developing next-gen digital identity and spatial experiences as a passionate starting founder at Frndship.
Selected Projects
A full-stack web application that streamlines the design documentation and business process for in-store merchandising displays.
A 3D web application that bridges the gap between design, sales, and customers — transforming physical in-store display design into a digital experience.
Augmented Packaging Projects
A Mobile 3D experience allowing users to interact with virtual Coca-Cola products through their mobile devices.
An augmented packaging experience for Tide, enhancing consumer product exploration.
Scheduled release for Q4 2026
Start-up & Passion Projects
A revolutionary passion project harnessing the power of Unity and Meta's XR SDK to build a ground-breaking social virtual reality experience.
Currently in development.
Built from the frndship avatar editor, this is a digital closet and e-commerce platform for users to digitally try on and buy real clothes.
Currently in development.
Interested in seeing more projects?
Get in Touch20 years of skills, a decade of experience.
Product Engineering
- Full-Stack
- React & React Native
- Node.js / Express.js
- JS / TypeScript / Tailwind
- DevOps, Python, YAML
Product Management
- Agile/Scrum
- Cross-Functional Teams
- Timelines & Milestones
- Requirements Gathering
- Wireframing
Product Design
- Figma / Adobe
- UX, User Research
- Prototyping
- Human Design
- Blender & 3D
Spatial Computing
- Mattercraft / 8th Wall
- Meta XR SDK
- Unity
- WebXR / Three.js
- ARCore / ARKit/ AR.js
Let's work together
I specialize in translating ambiguity into working systems—defining the problem, architecting the solution, and delivering high-quality products from 0→1. Whether I’m designing a 3D asset management system, structuring a roadmap, or writing full-stack code, my focus is on building products that make complexity feel simple.
For any questions or full-time inquiries, please contact me via email or LinkedIn.
Thanks for stopping by!
-Derek
