Derek Castillo
About Derek Castillo
Derek Castillo is a Senior Systems Administrator with a strong background in IT and business administration. He has worked at Carlson Capital, L.P. since 2022 and has held various roles in the technology sector, including positions at Parkland Hospital and the State of California.
Current Role as Senior Systems Administrator
Derek Castillo currently serves as a Senior Systems Administrator at Carlson Capital, L.P., a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he is responsible for managing and maintaining the organization's IT infrastructure, ensuring system reliability and performance. His expertise contributes to the overall efficiency of the company's operations.
Previous Experience at Carlson Capital
Derek Castillo has extensive experience at Carlson Capital, L.P., where he worked in various capacities. He served as a Systems Administrator from 2019 to 2022 and as a Help Desk Professional from 2016 to 2019. His roles involved supporting IT systems and providing technical assistance to users, enhancing the company's technological capabilities.
Education in Business Administration
Derek Castillo studied at Cal State East Bay - College of Business & Economics, where he earned a Master's degree in Business Administration from 2003 to 2005. He also completed a Bachelor's degree in Business Administration at the same institution from 2009 to 2010. His educational background provides a strong foundation for his career in IT and systems administration.
Early Career and Technical Roles
Before his current position, Derek Castillo held several technical roles. He worked as a Help Desk Specialist at Parkland Hospital for 9 months in 2016 and as a PC/LAN Technician at GIS from 2014 to 2016. Additionally, he served as a Project Controller at Chevron for 6 months in 2014 and as an Information Systems Technician for the State of California from 2012 to 2014.