diff --git a/.DEREK.yml b/.DEREK.yml
index 5daac062..ffa19b06 100644
--- a/.DEREK.yml
+++ b/.DEREK.yml
@@ -13,6 +13,7 @@ maintainers:
  - cpitkin
  - affix
  - viveksyngh
+ - martindekov
 
 features:
  - dco_check