diff --git a/.DEREK.yml b/.DEREK.yml
index a92e7e76..b125ebc4 100644
--- a/.DEREK.yml
+++ b/.DEREK.yml
@@ -12,6 +12,7 @@ maintainers:
  - ovation22
  - cpitkin
  - affix
+ - viveksyngh
 
 features:
  - dco_check