Derrick Kruse

Derrick Kruse is a seasoned Senior Network Engineer currently at Cameron Ashley Building Products since May 2022, with extensive experience in network optimization and standards implementation. Previously, Derrick held various engineering roles at Windstream from January 2011 to May 2022, including Senior Network Engineer and Network Quality & Standards Engineer III, where responsibilities included maintaining network operability and overseeing cost-saving initiatives. Derrick's earlier experience includes working as a NOC IP Networking Tech 2 and Colocation Engineer at NuVox, focusing on network equipment maintenance and installation records management. Derrick's military background as a Staff Sergeant in the United States Air Force, combined with an Associate's Degree in Electronic Systems Technology from the Community College of the Air Force, further underscores a robust foundation in technical expertise and operational leadership in network environments.