Derek Blackburn
About Derek Blackburn
Derek Blackburn is an Information Technology Manager with extensive experience in systems administration and technical consulting. He has held various roles in several companies, including Synovus, where he currently works, and has pursued education in technology and computer systems.
Current Role at Synovus
Derek Blackburn serves as the Information Technology Manager at Synovus, a position he has held since 2018. In this role, he oversees various IT initiatives and manages technology operations within the organization. His responsibilities include ensuring the efficiency of IT systems and leading a team to support the company's technological needs.
Previous Experience in Information Technology
Derek Blackburn has a diverse background in information technology, having held various positions across multiple organizations. Prior to his current role, he worked as a Senior Systems Engineer at Synovus from 2016 to 2018. He also served as an Information Security Engineer I at Synovus for 7 months in 2018. His earlier roles include Systems Administrator at Artech Information Systems and Cni Consultants, as well as a VMware Analyst at Southern Company.
Education and Qualifications
Derek Blackburn is pursuing a Bachelor of Technology degree at Southern New Hampshire University, which he began in 2018. He also holds an Associate degree in Telecommunications and Computer Systems from Columbus Technical College, which he completed in 2019. His educational background supports his extensive experience in the IT field.
Career Timeline
Derek Blackburn's career in information technology spans over a decade, beginning as a Knoc Technician at Knology from 2008 to 2010. He then worked as a Systems Administrator at Cni Consultants and Iceweb in 2010. Following this, he joined Artech Information Systems from 2011 to 2013. He continued his career at Mountville Mills as an Information Technology Team Lead from 2013 to 2015, before moving to Southern Company and then to various roles at Synovus.