Derek Mascarenhas

Fractional business development consultant and technical writer, specializing in proposal bid responses, with additional experience across grants, website content, proposal templates, newsletters, brand guidelines, and internal/external communications.

Now training entrepreneurs to become bid-response ready in three months using AI agents within their existing systems.

Board member focused on Business development with NFP and for-profit partners companies, Talent-scouting and management. Previous Treasurer for the org.

Responsible for full-cycle RFP Response and Proposal Development at OSI.

Worked with the PMO team to support operations across a Health Canada-licensed production facility.

Support key business development and communication tasks for Rux.

A short work experience at OCWA where I was trained to create proposals for clean and wastewater systems across Ontario. This was a highly educative experience and paved the way for me learning about the process of developing proposals.

A unique line of high protien, savory vegetable bars as CBD and cannabis-infused edibles. Products target consumers who desire low-sugar, savory treats, that are high in protein and made from vegtables.

MIKA Audio is an audio design lab, which focused on commercializing designs, particularly the MIKA Speaker and an amplifier-focused smart tv box, both with proprietary loudness and additional control than mainstream systems.

Achievements: Secured a combination of university grants and seed investment. Developed manufacturing material including functional prototypes, CNC CAD, and production assem

Assisted the original 6 person team in Vancouver to reach the coverted west end market. Assisted marketing manager to bring fleet onto UBC campus

Working under David Simpson, the head of the UBC Music Recording and Audio program, I studied recording techniques for classical and live instrumentation. We also independently recorded and mixed student projects as part of the program, to create submission material for student graded projects.

Working for the SA Entertainment of the University at Buffalo, we provided audio-visual technical services, particularly sound reinforcement for small and medium events. Comedy shows, music performances as well as a variety of indoor and outdoor student events.

Pursued a Bachelor of Commerce with a focus on Marketing and Social Psychology.