Derrick Brown
About Derrick Brown
Derrick Brown serves as the Director of Information Technology Strategy at Tideworks Technology, where he has worked since 2020. He has extensive experience in IT governance and service management, with previous roles at companies such as Safeco, Xerox, and Weyerhaeuser.
Current Role at Tideworks Technology
Derrick Brown currently serves as the Director of Information Technology Strategy at Tideworks Technology. He has held this position since 2020, contributing to the company's strategic initiatives in the Greater Seattle Area. His role involves overseeing the development and implementation of IT strategies that align with the company's goals.
Previous Experience at Tideworks Technology
Prior to his current role, Derrick Brown worked at Tideworks Technology as the Director of IT Governance from 2019 to 2020. He also served as the Director of IT User Support Services from 2014 to 2019. During these tenures, he focused on governance frameworks and user support systems to enhance operational efficiency.
Career History in IT Management
Derrick Brown has a diverse background in IT management, having held various leadership positions. He was the Director of IT Service Management at Safeco from 2007 to 2009 and worked at Xerox as a Strategic Business Unit Executive from 2009 to 2014. His experience also includes roles at Weyerhaeuser, where he was the Director of IT Supplier Management and the Director of the IT Planning Office.
Educational Background
Derrick Brown studied at the University of Idaho, where he earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in English and Political Science from 1991 to 1994. He also attended Idaho State University, focusing on Theater, English, and Political Science from 1989 to 1991. His educational background supports his strategic and analytical skills in IT.
Strategic Contributions and Initiatives
Throughout his career, Derrick Brown has authored strategic plan presentations and white papers for significant projects, including those for the largest port terminal operator in the Western Hemisphere. He has designed methodologies to enhance financial transparency, developed brand strategies, and created frameworks for application portfolio rationalization. Additionally, he has worked on cloud migration strategies to optimize costs and performance across various cloud solutions.