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Derek Megura

@derekmegura

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Founder and senior leader driving mission-critical facilities and fusion R&D.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior leadership roles where I can drive mission-critical operations, scale R&D to commercialization, lead multidisciplinary teams, and deliver measurable cost, schedule, and innovation outcomes in a collaborative, impact-driven environment.

I am a visionary founder and senior leader with 25+ years delivering transformative results across mission-critical facilities, hyperscale data centers, federal program management, and advanced nuclear fusion R&D. I drive on-time, on-budget execution and zero-downtime operations while enabling commercial scalability for high-stakes projects.

As founder and CEO of a fusion R&D company, I led multidisciplinary teams to produce simulation-validated designs and a functional scale model of patent-pending fusion technology in under a year. I have directed $1.2B hyperscale fit-outs, managed $80M+ VA portfolios, and developed enterprise energy tracking and Rack Reports to improve asset visibility and sustainability.

I combine deep MEP and mission-critical expertise with financial oversight, stakeholder collaboration, and fast-track leadership to deliver breakthrough innovation and operational excellence. I hold an LL.M. in Business Law and am a Certifed Data Center Management Professional (CDCMP®), committed to maturing technologies for commercial deployment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

Founder & CEO

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Beth-E Corp.

Jan 2025 - Present (1 year)

Founded and lead a nuclear R&D company focused on next-generation fusion reactor designs and advanced materials, delivering a simulation-validated functional scale model of patent-pending fusion technology in under one year and advancing commercialization readiness.

Nuclear R&D Reactor Design Simulation Team Leadership Advanced Materials

Current

Financial Program Manager

Current

TISTA Science and Technology

Nov 2022 - Present (3 years 2 months)

Managed financial oversight and program analytics for VA OIT enterprise data centers, oversaw an $80M+ Minor Construction portfolio, and developed rack reporting and enterprise energy-tracking tools to improve asset visibility and cost efficiency.

Financial Management Budgeting Data Center Operations Reporting Process Improvement Stakeholder Engagement

Construction Program Manager

Green Cyber Group

Sep 2021 - Nov 2022 (1 year 2 months)

Directed a $1.2B hyperscale data center fit-out completed in 200 days while preserving 24/7 operations with zero downtime, coordinating cross-functional contractors and implementing documentation and compliance processes.

Data Center Fit Out Program Management Construction Management Risk Mitigation Documentation Schedule Compression

Project Supervisor

Shelter Associates

Jul 2021 - Sep 2021 (2 months)

Managed a $30M ultra-luxury residential renovation to Level 5 finish on schedule and implemented digital tracking for metrics, schedules, and materials to improve project efficiency.

Project supervision Scheduling Client Relations Quality Control Cost Management

Superintendent

DDB Contracting

Mar 2018 - Jul 2021 (3 years 4 months)

Coordinated consultants and contractors to deliver projects on time and within budget, including a $15M turnkey warehouse, ensuring quality, schedule adherence, and cost control.

Turnkey Quality Assurance Budget Management

Superintendent

VDI General Contracting

May 2007 - Mar 2018 (10 years 10 months)

Oversaw Fortune 500 data center and facility projects for major clients, delivering multi-million dollar upgrades and data center retrofits on time and on budget while resolving complex project challenges.

Data Center Construction Client Management Budget Oversight Retrofit Execution