About Derek Mitchell

For the past 3 years, Derek Mitchell has been at the forefront of temperature-optimized cooking at INKBIRD. With a background from Le Cordon Bleu Paris, where he earned a dual degree in Culinary Innovation and Food Engineering, he expertly bridges gourmet cooking methods with accessible technology. Before joining INKBIRD, he was the head of R&D at ChefTech Labs, where he developed award-winning kitchen algorithms. Now, Derek focuses on leveraging INKBIRD’s smart kitchen appliances to transform everyday ingredients into extraordinary meals that any home cook can recreate easily. Outside of the kitchen, Derek explores global cuisines and cultivates his own organic produce.