State and Local Government Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist
Dell Technologies
Derek serves as the Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies, focusing on the central west US region for State and Local Government. Before joining Dell, he dedicated nearly 20 years to the State of Louisiana, holding various positions such as State CIO, Deputy CIO, CTO, Director of State IT Infrastructure, and Agency IT Director. Additionally, Derek has experience in the private sector, having owned and operated his own IT company. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
State and Local Government Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist
Dell Technologies
Derek serves as the Chief Technology and Innovation Strategist at Dell Technologies, focusing on the central west US region for State and Local Government. Before joining Dell, he dedicated nearly 20 years to the State of Louisiana, holding various positions such as State CIO, Deputy CIO, CTO, Director of State IT Infrastructure, and Agency IT Director. Additionally, Derek has experience in the private sector, having owned and operated his own IT company. He holds both a Bachelor's and a Master's degree in Computer Science, specializing in Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning.
