Derek Stanley, MBA
About Derek Stanley, MBA
Derek Stanley, MBA, serves as the Senior Director of Operations at StackPath, where he has worked since 2022. He possesses extensive experience in IT security, corporate strategy, and database administration, having held various leadership roles across multiple organizations.
Current Role at StackPath
Derek Stanley currently serves as the Senior Director of Operations at StackPath, a position he has held since 2022. In this remote role, he oversees various operational functions and contributes to the company's strategic initiatives. His responsibilities include managing business systems and ensuring efficient operational processes. Prior to this role, he also worked at StackPath as the Director of Operations for 8 months in 2022.
Previous Experience in IT and Operations
Derek Stanley has a diverse background in IT and operations management. He worked at New Horizons Computer Learning Centers as a Technical Trainer from 2006 to 2007. He then held several positions, including Manager of Web and CVX Systems at Davis Vision in 2013, and IT Director at CommerceHub from 2015 to 2016. His role at CommerceHub evolved as he later served as Sr. Director of IT and Procurement from 2016 to 2018 and as Database Systems Architect from 2013 to 2015.
Military Background
Before entering the corporate sector, Derek Stanley served in the US Army as a Senior Systems Engineer from 2003 to 2006. This experience provided him with a solid foundation in systems engineering and operational management, which he has leveraged throughout his career in various IT and management roles.
Educational Background
Derek Stanley has a strong educational foundation in technology and business management. He earned an Associate of Applied Science in Computer Information Systems from the State University of New York College of Agriculture and Technology at Cobleskill from 1998 to 2000. He then pursued a Bachelor of Science in Business - IT Management/Finance at the University at Albany, SUNY from 2006 to 2009, followed by a Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Business - IT Management from 2009 to 2012.
Leadership and Mentoring Philosophy
Derek Stanley emphasizes the importance of team support and invests in mentoring his team members. He believes in fostering a collaborative environment that encourages professional growth. His leadership approach focuses on making value-added decisions and challenging himself to enhance team performance and operational efficiency.