Darren Cruickshank
About Darren Cruickshank
Darren Cruickshank serves as the Director of Cloud Platform Infrastructure Engineering at Cambia Health Solutions, where he has worked since 2018. With extensive experience in IT infrastructure and a passion for coaching, he specializes in delivering resilient and scalable technology solutions.
Work at Cambia Health Solutions
Darren Cruickshank serves as the Director of Cloud Platform Infrastructure Engineering at Cambia Health Solutions. He has held this position since 2018, contributing to the organization for six years in the Portland, Oregon area. In this role, he specializes in developing resilient and scalable cloud solutions that meet project timelines and budget constraints. His leadership in cloud infrastructure engineering supports the company's commitment to delivering innovative healthcare solutions.
Previous Experience in IT Infrastructure Management
Before joining Cambia Health Solutions, Darren Cruickshank held various positions in IT infrastructure management. He worked at Harry's Fresh Foods as the IT Infrastructure Manager from 2003 to 2007. He also served at Jive Software in multiple roles, including VP of SaaS Operations, Director of Production Operations, and Senior Manager of TechOps. His experience spans over a decade, focusing on operational efficiency and technology solutions.
Expertise in Technology Solutions
Darren Cruickshank has a strong background in delivering technology solutions that enhance operations, particularly in the financial services and food manufacturing sectors. He possesses key strengths in data center migration and change management, ensuring that solutions are implemented effectively. His approach emphasizes achieving significant results through collaboration and mentoring cross-functional teams.
Coaching and Mentoring
Outside of his professional responsibilities, Darren Cruickshank is passionate about youth soccer coaching. He enjoys coaching and mentoring young athletes, fostering their development both on and off the field. This commitment to coaching reflects his dedication to guiding individuals and teams toward achieving their goals.
Career Timeline and Roles
Darren Cruickshank's career includes various roles that highlight his expertise in IT and cloud infrastructure. He worked at Marquam Group as a Senior Infrastructure Architect from 2007 to 2010 and at Nine Dot Connects as an IT Manager from 2000 to 2001. Additionally, he served as a Senior Analyst in Network Architecture at M Financial Group for 11 months in 2010. His diverse experience illustrates a consistent focus on technology and infrastructure management.