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Derek Sisson

Product Engineer.|

Full-Stack Product Engineer, Designer & Technical Product Manager
React | Node.js | Figma | Adobe | Unity | XR

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directions_walkA 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. AI tooling has become core to how I work — not a shortcut, but a shift in how fast I can move from idea to shipped product. My experience spans from building enterprise automation platforms at Smurfit Westrock to developing next-gen digital identity and social experiences as a founder at Frndship.

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A selection of my standout professional work at Smurfit Westrock.

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A full-stack web application that streamlines design documentation and business processes for in-store merchandising displays.

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A 3D web application that bridges the gap between design, sales, and customers — transforming physical in-store display design into a digital experience.

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view_in_arAugmented Packaging Projects

Collaboration with the Smurfit Westrock XR Center of Excellence.


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A Mobile 3D experience allowing users to interact with virtual Coca-Cola products through their mobile devices.

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An augmented packaging experience for Tide, enhancing consumer product exploration.

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Notable work outside of my professional scope.

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Frndship is a hybrid network platform. Its equal parts chat room, virtual world, and creator engine — the first of its kind. It's a place to explore, a place to build, and a place to be.

Currently in alpha testing.

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An experiment built from the original frndship avatar editor, this was a digital closet and e-commerce platform for users to digitally try on and buy real clothes.

Currently archived and no longer in development. Case study coming soon.

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0 years of experience, endless curiosity.

My core skills and some notable mentions of the tools I've been using recently.

constructionProduct Engineering

  • Full-Stack
  • React & React Native
  • Node.js / Express.js
  • JS / TypeScript / Tailwind
  • DevOps, Python, YAML

assignment Product Management

  • Agile/Scrum
  • Cross-Functional Teams
  • Timelines & Milestones
  • Requirements Gathering
  • Wireframing

paletteProduct Design

  • Figma / Adobe
  • UX, User Research
  • Prototyping
  • Human Design
  • Blender & 3D

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  • Claude Code
  • Windsurf, Antigravity, Cursor
  • Three.js / R3F
  • Mattercraft / 8th Wall
  • ARCore / ARKit / AR.js
Figma
Adobe
React
Node.js
Unity
Blender
8th Wall
Meta XR
Mattercraft
AR.js
Figma
Adobe
React
Node.js
Unity
Blender
8th Wall
Meta XR
Mattercraft
AR.js

chat_bubbleLet'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

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