Class of 2008 Yearbook: The Honorees
Derek A. Chan
Head of digital operations
Employer: DreamWorks Animation SKG
LOCATION: Glendale, Calif.
First job: Scooping ice cream at Baskin-Robbins
What do you love about IT? "I love technology and its limitless potential."
Recreational personal best: Once served out a competitive volleyball game, 15-0
Favorite TV show: Deadliest Catch
More on the 2008 Premier 100
- IT's Elite: Earning the rewards of risk-taking
- Class of 2008 Yearbook: A photo gallery, along with honorees' predictions, projects and more.
- Editorial: The Premier 100 are calculated risk-takers.
- Honor Roll: View Premier 100 IT Leader alumni from 2000 to 2012.
- Learn from the Best. Join honorees at the Premier 100 IT Leaders Conference March 11-13, 2012.
- Know an IT Leader? Nominate that person for next year's list.
- Editor's Picks: Read Computerworld's best stories on leadership.
- How we chose the honorees.

