Derek Michael

Delhi (India)

I am through and through a Delhi boy, who is in love with soccer. I have been watching the game continuesly since the 2002 World Cup. I completed my schooling in 2006 with a percentage of 72. I did my graduation in Bachelors in Commerce from Loyola College, Chennai, Tamil Nadu. I finished my graduation in 2009.

My first job was with Publicis India, an ad agency. A year after working with the organisation, i decided to pursue my post-graduation in Boradcasting Journalim from NDTV Media institute. Thanks to the course i got a chance to intern with news channel, NDTV.

Post this i got a job with Tangerine Digital. I was part of a 25-man team that handled content for ESPN Star Sports. We primarily handled Mobile ESPN and I got a chance to cover a football matches.

In November 2012 I decided to enter a business venture with a friend. This turned out t be unsuccessful within a span of 8 months.

Post that, I got a job with Pragati Infotech as a web journalist and I am a one-man team handling the news section of their website (indiaonline.in).

  • Work
    • Journalist
  • Education
    • Graduate