Derek Chiou Obituary
The world bids farewell to Derek Chiou (Austin, Texas), departing on December 26, 2024 at the age of 56. Derek leaves behind memories cherished by the community. You can send your sympathy in the guestbook provided and share it with the family.
Though Derek may no longer walk beside us, his memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Derek touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In his absence, his spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
He was loved and cherished by many people including: his parents, Dr. Jiunn Chiou and Rita Lin; his wife Angie Liu; and his brother Jeff.
At Microsoft, Derek made substantial contributions to a myriad of projects, such as Bing, AI, Azure Networking, and Storage.