It’s cool to be part of a team that is such a pioneer in the industry. You get to help grow and shape an entire segment of education. It’s exciting to be part of such a cutting-edge field.
Derek Kealey
How long have you worked at Examity?
Since February of 2017.
What work do you do here, and why do you find it gratifying?
It’s cool to be part of a team that is such a pioneer in the industry. You get to help grow and shape an entire segment of education. It’s exciting to be part of such a cutting-edge field.
Why do you love working with your colleagues?
Everyone has a roll-up-their-sleeves attitude towards dealing with challenges and opportunities, and we truly work as one unit. Everything runs smoothly and faster when we’re all pulling in one direction.
What was the biggest unexpected challenge you faced when first starting with Examity?
As I was transitioning from 20+ years in the life sciences/biotechnology market, it was a fun challenge to learn the edtech world and how it operates.
What advice do you have for prospective Examity employees?
Get ready for a ride and be a team player. When you focus on the tasks at hand and work to problem-solve, you can be very successful.
Fun fact your colleagues might not know about you.
I enjoy organic vegetable and berry gardening, and have about a 1/3 acre that I manage and grow most of my family’s food on. My dad ran a chain of supermarkets when I was a child, and his brother was a large-scale farmer. Most of the family had greenhouses and gardens, so I’m carrying on the tradition.
When I’m not at Examity, I’m probably _____.
…at the beach or skiing, depending on the weather. Otherwise, I’m in my garden.