Dakota Derr
About Dakota Derr
Dakota Derr is a Director of Enterprise Integration and Application Architect at F&G, with extensive experience in IT roles at Principal Financial Group and Principal Global Investors. He holds a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University.
Current Role at F&G
Dakota Derr serves as the Director of Enterprise Integration and Application Architect at F&G. He has held this position since 2021, contributing to the company's technological advancements and integration strategies. His role involves overseeing enterprise-level application architecture and ensuring seamless integration across various systems within the organization. Located in Des Moines, Iowa, Derr plays a crucial part in shaping the company's IT landscape.
Previous Experience at Principal Financial Group
Derr has extensive experience with Principal Financial Group, where he worked in various capacities over multiple years. He served as a Senior IT Application Analyst/Team Leader from 2002 to 2010, followed by a role as IT Architect - Senior from 2014 to 2018. Additionally, he held the position of Enterprise Architect from 2019 to 2021. His tenure at Principal Financial Group spanned a total of 11 years, during which he developed significant expertise in IT application analysis and architecture.
Education and Expertise
Dakota Derr earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Computer Science from Northwest Missouri State University, completing his studies from 1996 to 2001. This educational background laid the foundation for his career in IT and application architecture. His expertise encompasses enterprise integration, application development, and IT architecture, which he has applied throughout his professional journey.
Career Timeline
Derr's career spans over two decades, beginning with his role at Principal Financial Group in 2002. He transitioned to various positions within the organization and later at Principal Global Investors, where he worked as an IT Architect - Senior and Enterprise Architect. His career trajectory reflects a steady progression in responsibilities and expertise in IT application and enterprise architecture.