In 2004, at just 19 years old, Dean achieved significant milestones by winning the Moomba Masters and Asian X Games, catapulting him into the professional wakeboarding scene in the USA. Over the next 15 years, Dean competed globally in prestigious events such as the World Cup, World Series, US Pro Tour, King of Wake Series, and Australian Pro Tour. His remarkable achievements include claiming the title of 2010 World Champion, Australian Pro Tour Champion, and multiple wins in the World Series and World Cup competitions. Dean has also been featured on magazine covers, appeared in films, and launched 10 signature wakeboard models.