Derek Dillman Email & Phone Number

A seasoned IT Systems Engineer. Early adopter of emerging technologies, from Web innovations in 1999 to pioneering AI applications in 2022 and Cryptocurrency in 2011. On a life mission to LEARN and HELP OTHERS, that's it.Demonstrates expertise in implementing, managing, and optimizing complex IT infrastructures. A natural leader with a proven track record in innovative technology, system engineering, team building, AI, and strategic planning.Server Management: VMWare Expert, vCenter,Servers, Server 2022, EventViewer, Syslogs, DCs, UPSs, RAID, Microsoft Graph, Batch, PURE Storage, WSUS, Veeam, BatchPatch.Network and Security: Firewalls, VPNs, Switches, Sonicwall, Cisco, Sophos, FortiNET, Ubiquiti, Meraki, VLANs, APs, Microsoft Defender, Security Concepts, KnowBe4 Phishing, Rapid7, Tenable, Arctic Wolf, SANS Security Certificate, OSSIM Deployment, IDR/IDS.Management Skills: Led Several Teams, Budgeting, Strategic Planning, Positive Attitude.AI and Machine Learning: OpenAI Azure Services, Cognitive Search, Early ChatGPT Adopter, Stable Diffusion Image Generation, Pinecone, Generative AI, MidJourney, Learning more daily..Cloud Technologies and Services: Microsoft 365 Expert, Microsoft Compute, Office 365, Azure, Entra, Fine-Tuning Models, Vector Databases, GoDaddy, Webhosting, cPanel, many more.DevOps and Coding: Websites, Hosting, PhpBB, HTML, WordPress, VS Code, Chocolatey, Node.js, GitHub, Vercel, SDKs, Python.Database and Storage Solutions: SQL Management and Solid Database Understanding. SQL, SSRS, Veeam, Cohesity, phpBB, Camera Systems, Multiple Door Access System Admin.Infrastructure and Systems: Experienced Systems Administrator. DHCP, DNS, PowerShell, Hyper-V, vCenter, PRTG, Solarwinds, Permissions, Active Directory, Scripting.Monitoring and Analytics: PRTG, Veeam ONE, Power BI, ManageEngine LogAnalyzer, SPLUNK.Project Tools and Methodologies: Trello, Asana, Notion, Microsoft Planner, AirTable.Digital Marketing and Web Technologies: Salesforce Administrator, Sage CRM expert, CRM Concepts.Online Marketing Strategies: Internet Marketing, SEO, Content Strategy. Early Affiliate Marketer, Multiple Successful Websites Flipped.Blockchain and Cryptocurrency: Crypto Technology Expert, Crypto Mining, GPUs, Bitcoin, ASICs, Energy Management, ALTcoins, Cross-chain, Metamask.Renewable Energy Technologies: SCADA, Renewable Energy Innovations, Self-Taught Solar Expert.Automation Tools: Zapier, Automation Concepts, PowerApps, PowerAutomate, Make.com, APIs.I'm passionate about technology, and I'm personable.

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  Southeast Technical Institute

  System Administrator, Network Administrator