Darren Hawthorne
About Darren Hawthorne
Darren Hawthorne serves as the Director of Infrastructure and NOC at Quorum Information Technologies Inc. in Edmonton, Alberta, where he has worked since 2022, bringing extensive experience in IT management and cloud technologies.
Work at Quorum Information Technologies
Darren Hawthorne has been with Quorum Information Technologies Inc. since its inception, filling various roles over the years. He currently serves as the Director of Infrastructure and NOC, a position he has held since 2022. Prior to this role, he was the Director of Information Technology from 2020 to 2022 and the Network Services Manager from 2008 to 2020. In these roles, he has contributed significantly to the company's technology platform and led the research and development team.
Education and Expertise
Darren Hawthorne studied at the Southern Alberta Institute of Technology (SAIT), where he achieved a System Support Specialist certification in Information Technology in 1997. He also holds a Bachelor of Education from the University of Alberta, where he studied Social Studies Teacher Education and Physical Education Teacher Education from 1988 to 1995. His expertise includes Microsoft Azure Cloud technologies and process analysis, enabling him to identify effective solutions for various technical challenges.
Background
Darren Hawthorne relocated to St. John's, Newfoundland, in March 2008 before moving back to Edmonton, Alberta. He has been involved in the development of in-house monitoring tools for near real-time monitoring of distributed environments and has created tools for managing license monitoring and B2B integration monitoring. His extensive experience in network services and infrastructure management has been instrumental in his career at Quorum.
Achievements
Darren Hawthorne developed a consistent virtual Windows-based Terminal Services solution using Microsoft Hyper-V, which has been deployed to over 200 customers. His contributions to Quorum include defining the technology platform and leading initiatives that enhance the company's service offerings. His work in process analysis has helped in understanding requirements and finding effective solutions for clients.