Kirsty Cruickshank
About Kirsty Cruickshank
Kirsty Cruickshank is an Area IT Manager (EMEA) at Diamond Offshore, where she manages the global tier 1 Managed Service Provider for the region. With a background in IT support and service delivery, she has worked in various roles across the UK since 2008.
Work at Diamond Offshore Drilling
Kirsty Cruickshank serves as the Area IT Manager (EMEA) at Diamond Offshore Drilling, a position she has held since 2021. In this role, she manages the global tier 1 Managed Service Provider (MSP) for the EMEA region. Kirsty leads the KnowBe4 user testing and training initiatives, enhancing cybersecurity awareness among employees. She also coordinates with the Houston IT team on global infrastructure and projects, ensuring alignment and efficiency across the organization.
Previous Experience in IT Support
Before joining Diamond Offshore Drilling, Kirsty Cruickshank worked as an IT Service Delivery Manager at OEG Offshore from 2015 to 2021. Her career in IT began as a Support Analyst - Second Line at Clark Integrated Technologies, where she worked for five years from 2010 to 2015. Earlier in her career, she gained customer service experience as a Sales Assistant at Morrisons from 2008 to 2010.
Education and Training
Kirsty Cruickshank studied at North East Scotland College from 2008 to 2010, where she completed her education. Prior to that, she attended Kemnay Academy from 2003 to 2007. Her educational background has provided her with a foundation for her career in information technology and management.
Professional Involvement
Kirsty is an active member of the Change Advisory Board (CAB) at Diamond Offshore Drilling. In this capacity, she contributes to discussions and decisions regarding changes in IT services and infrastructure, ensuring that the organization's IT strategy aligns with its business goals.
Personal Interests
Outside of her professional responsibilities, Kirsty Cruickshank has a passion for amateur photography. She has recently expanded her photography equipment by adding a drone, allowing her to explore new perspectives in her photography work.