Derek Jenkins
About Derek Jenkins
Derek Jenkins is a Senior Program Manager at Exabeam, where he has worked since 2022. He has a diverse background in technology, including roles as a Software Engineer, Automation Engineer, and Technical Account Manager, with expertise in cloud platforms and data management.
Current Role as Senior Program Manager
Derek Jenkins serves as a Senior Program Manager at Exabeam, a position he has held since 2022. In this role, he oversees program development and implementation, ensuring alignment with organizational goals. His responsibilities include coordinating cross-departmental initiatives and enhancing collaboration among teams. Jenkins advocates for a 'work together, win together' mindset, promoting teamwork across Engineering, Operations, Security, and Customer Success departments.
Previous Experience at Exabeam
Derek Jenkins has extensive experience at Exabeam, where he held multiple roles. He worked as a Software Engineer from 2021 to 2022, contributing to software development projects. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Customer Success Engineer and Team Lead from 2018 to 2019, where he managed customer relationships and ensured successful product implementation. Jenkins also worked as an Automation Engineer from 2019 to 2021 and as an Escalation Engineer for six months in 2019, addressing technical issues and enhancing customer satisfaction.
Professional Background in Technology
Derek Jenkins has a diverse technology background, including foundational skills in shell scripting, system administration, and web hosting. He has experience with cloud platforms and containerized solutions, as well as managing high-volume data streaming and storage. His expertise extends to Log Management, User and Entity Behavior Analytics (UEBA), and Incident Response (IR). Jenkins has worked in various capacities, including as a Platform Engineer at Priority Payment Systems and as a Level II Linux Administrator at Cogeco Peer 1.
Education in Information Systems
Derek Jenkins studied Information Systems at Cleveland State Community College from 2009 to 2011. This educational background provided him with a solid foundation in technology and information management, which he has applied throughout his career in various technical roles. His academic experience supports his professional endeavors in program management and engineering.