Dereck Stubbs

Dereck Stubbs is a seasoned professional in operational technology and cybersecurity with extensive experience in various leadership roles across major corporations. Currently serving as the Director of OT Cybersecurity Consulting at ABS Group since December 2022, Stubbs previously held positions such as Senior Consultant at IBM's XFORCE and Principal Consultant for ICS/OT Cybersecurity at NTT Ltd., where responsibilities included improving cybersecurity postures for industrial clients, conducting network security reviews, and developing cybersecurity roadmaps. Earlier career roles included IT Operations Director at NGL Energy Partners, OT Manager at MPLX, IT Systems Engineer at Amazon, and IT Manager at VAALCO Energy, where Stubbs led various IT strategies and implementations. A graduate of the University of St. Thomas with a degree in Management Information Systems, Stubbs possesses robust expertise in cybersecurity, project management, and IT operations within high-stakes environments.