Derek DiCiccio
@derekdiciccio
Senior market research project leader modernizing insights with Strategic AI and executive storytelling.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I’m an experienced market research leader with 15+ years of translating complex human data into high-stakes business strategy. I serve as a trusted advisor to senior stakeholders, bringing a natural storytelling approach that turns rigorous research into actionable executive-level decisions.
At Bera AI (A Harris Poll Company), I managed operations as an Operations Manager, acting as the primary interface for executive stakeholders to define research scope and success criteria. I’m driving AI-driven transformation by integrating generative AI and advanced data processing workflows to maintain data integrity and representative sampling, while overseeing large-scale quantitative programs across vendors and cross-functional teams.
Previously at Forsta, Inc. (fka FocusVision), I directed global quantitative research lifecycles for regulated clients, developed topline reports and C-suite presentations, and collaborated to troubleshoot technical and methodological challenges. I also supported end-to-end data processing and programming logic to ensure alignment with nuanced research objectives, and earlier leveraged SPSS and Excel to uncover trends that strengthened deliverables.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Senior Project Manager, Ops
Bera AI
Dec 2024 - Apr 2026 (1 year 4 months)
Served as primary executive interface to define research scope and success criteria for high-stakes business decisions. Led generative AI and data processing workflow integration to preserve data integrity, maintain representative sampling, and synthesize raw data into strategy-ready insights.
Senior Project Manager
Forsta, Inc.
Sep 2019 - Oct 2024 (5 years 1 month)
Directed global quantitative research lifecycles for regulated healthcare and financial services clients, ensuring compliance and strategic clarity. Built C-suite topline reports and presentations, and supervised end-to-end data processing/programming logic to ensure 100% alignment with nuanced research objectives.
Senior Project Manager
Op4G
Jan 2011 - Jan 2017 (6 years)
Mentored junior staff on project management methodologies and data quality, supporting long-term client retention. Managed international research portfolios, overseeing resource allocation and protocol development, and applied SPSS/Excel to identify trends in large-scale datasets.
Analyst and Sales Associate
Toluna, Inc.
Jan 2009 - Jan 2011 (2 years)
Supported requirements definition and questionnaire design for custom research studies. Gained early experience on the commercial side of sampling and research technology to help teams deliver study-ready research instruments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Marshall University
Bachelor of Education, Education
Earned a Bachelor of Education from Marshall University in Huntington, West Virginia.
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