Derek Morgan Ii
About Derek Morgan Ii
Derek Morgan II is a Microsoft 365 Operations Engineer with a diverse background in information technology and military service. He has held various roles in the United States Marine Corps and at Olympus Corporation of the Americas before joining AIS in 2021.
Work at AIS
Derek Morgan II has been employed at Applied Information Sciences (AIS) as a Microsoft 365 Operations Engineer since 2021. In this role, he is responsible for managing and optimizing Microsoft 365 services, ensuring operational efficiency and support for users. His expertise in cloud technologies and operations contributes to the overall performance of the organization's IT infrastructure.
Previous Experience in the Marine Corps
Derek Morgan II served in the United States Marine Corps, where he held several positions related to enterprise directory and messaging. His tenure included roles as an Enterprise Directory & Messaging - Watch Lead from 2009 to 2011, and as an Operational Support Tier III Technician for six months in 2013. He also worked as a Platforms Tier III Technician from 2011 to 2013. His experience in the Marine Corps Network Operations and Security Center in Quantico, VA, provided him with a solid foundation in IT operations and security.
Career at Olympus Corporation
Derek Morgan II worked at Olympus Corporation of the Americas from 2013 to 2021. He began as a Senior Application Specialist, where he focused on application support and system optimization for seven years. Following this role, he served as a Service Operations Manager for one year, overseeing service delivery and operational processes. His experience at Olympus contributed to his skills in application management and operational leadership.
Education and Qualifications
Derek Morgan II has a diverse educational background. He graduated from Kutztown Area High School with a High School Diploma in 2007. He furthered his education at Strayer University, earning a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) in Information Systems, Technology Management from 2016 to 2019. Additionally, he studied Games and Simulation Programming at DeVry University for one year in 2010. He also completed a Data Systems Technician program through the United States Marine Corps from 2009 to 2013.