Derek Afriyie
About Derek Afriyie
Derek Afriyie is a Site Reliability Engineer at Aera Technology in Cupertino, California, with a diverse background in cloud engineering and technical support roles across various organizations.
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Derek Afriyie is a Site Reliability Engineer currently working at Aera Technology in Cupertino, California, United States.
Company
Aera Technology employs Derek Afriyie as a Site Reliability Engineer. The company is located in Cupertino, California, United States.
Career at PlayStation
Derek Afriyie worked at PlayStation as a Cloud Engineer from 2022 to 2023. During this year-long tenure, he was based in San Diego, California, United States.
Experience at Drata
From 2021 to 2022, Derek Afriyie held the position of Cloud Engineer at Drata for 9 months. He operated out of New York, New York, United States.
Employment at Baruch College
Derek Afriyie was a Desktop Support Technician and Software Developer at Baruch College from 2019 to 2021, spending two years in this role in New York, New York, United States.
Education and Expertise
Derek Afriyie completed his Bachelor’s degree in Computer Information Systems at Baruch College, studying for three years from 2019 to 2022. He also earned an Associate in Applied Science degree in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from Borough of Manhattan Community College, where he studied from 2015 to 2017 and graduated with honors.
Mentor at NASA International Space Apps Challenge
Derek Afriyie mentors participants at the NASA International Space Apps Challenge, which is held at the Ebay Office in New York, NY. This position allows him to share his expertise and guide participants in scientific and technological projects.
Involvement with FIRST NYC
From 2012 to 2014, Derek Afriyie was involved in FIRST NYC as a LEGO Robotics Coach and Chess Coach. During his two-year involvement at P.S. 132 Juan Pablo Duarte in New York, NY, he played a significant role in promoting STEM education.