Derek Flenniken is a seasoned Database and Web Programmer with over 25 years of experience supporting biomedical research and imaging informatics. He currently serves as IT Director for the Veterans Affairs Advanced Imaging Research Center (VAARC) and works as a Programmer/Analyst IV with NCIRE – The Northern California Institute for Research and Education. Derek specializes in imaging data infrastructure, DICOM storage solutions, and web-based platforms supporting research and clinical collaboration. He holds a B.A. in Molecular & Cellular Biology with a focus on Neurobiology from the University of California, Berkeley. His work integrates C#, ASP.NET MVC, and JavaScript technologies to drive innovation at the intersection of healthcare and data systems.