Photography
Original work · no AILive music, portraits, wildlife, weddings and small-business photography with a strong eye for atmosphere, people and useful details.
Services & experience
Make it work
Visual storytelling, publishing production and a hands-on technical career—each approached with care, clarity and practical problem-solving.
View the work →Photoshop Design
Original work · no AIRetouching, compositing, posters, album artwork, websites and marketing graphics built by hand for a crisp final result.
Publishing & Story Development
Human-led · process labeledConcept development, character direction, editing, layout and production for Mad Cat Creations and Buzz & Thread.
Arcade & Amusement Equipment Repair
Professional technical experienceDiagnosing, repairing, installing, removing and rotating arcade games, claw machines and other amusement equipment.
Electronics & Payment Hardware
Professional technical experienceReplacing displays, bill acceptors, card readers, QR scanners, control boards and electronic components.
Remote Support, Training & Operations
Employer-specific systemsRemote troubleshooting, repair procedures, settings guidance, training videos, inventory, shipping, equipment deployment and POS configuration for Cantaloupe/ePort and Kiosoft systems.
Technical experience note: POS and equipment references describe Derrick’s professional employment background. They are not an offer of third-party repair or support for unrelated customer systems.
How I work
Diagnose. Explain. Finish well.
I begin by understanding what the project—or the equipment—actually needs. From there, I organize the moving parts, explain decisions clearly and keep working until the result is complete.
For creative projects, that means careful selection, editing and presentation. In technical roles, it means systematic fault-finding, safe repairs, clear documentation and practical guidance for the people using the equipment.
Hands-onArcade, amusement and electronic equipment
ClearRemote guidance and employee training
OrganizedParts, inventory and equipment deployment