Derek Collins
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Outside of his technology focus, Derek is passionate about creative arts, having studied independent film making and cinematography in Hong Kong. He is an avid collector of movie posters, enjoys photography, and participates in whiskey tasting clubs. His interests also extend to history, having authored a publication on Irish governors.
Unique fact: Derek helped build the Huawei Ireland Research Center from the ground up, hiring over 60 people during the pandemic.
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