Derek Knaub
About Derek Knaub
Derek Knaub serves as the Lead Engineer for Solutions Development at The Wendy's Company, where he has worked since 2019. He has a background in cloud solutions and systems engineering, with prior roles at Netsmart Technologies and extensive experience in virtualization and enterprise architecture.
Current Role at Wendy's
Derek Knaub serves as the Lead Engineer in Solutions Development at The Wendy's Company. He has held this position since 2019 and is based in Dublin, Ohio. In this role, he focuses on developing innovative solutions that enhance operational efficiency and performance within the company.
Previous Experience at Wendy's
Before his current role, Derek Knaub worked at The Wendy's Company in two positions. He was a Senior Architect - Cloud Solutions from 2016 to 2019, where he contributed to cloud-based initiatives. Prior to that, he served as a Senior Server Engineer from 2015 to 2016, focusing on server management and infrastructure.
Experience at Netsmart Technologies
Derek Knaub has significant experience from his time at Netsmart Technologies. He worked there in various roles, including Lead Systems Automation Engineer from 2012 to 2014, Lead Systems Engineer from 2011 to 2012, and Systems Engineer from 2010 to 2011. His roles involved systems engineering and automation, contributing to the company's technological advancements.
Technical Skills and Expertise
Derek Knaub possesses a diverse skill set in virtualization and systems administration. He has extensive experience in developing enterprise architectures with a focus on performance analysis for resource efficiency. His proficiency includes programming and scripting languages such as C/C++, Bash, PowerShell/PowerCLI, and Python, along with tools like VMware, Red Hat, Microsoft, Puppet, and Splunk.