Darren Shimizu

Darren Shimizu is a seasoned professional with extensive experience in project management and client engagement, currently serving as the Client Engagement Manager at Riva International, Inc. since April 2016. Prior to this role, Darren held positions as a Business Analyst and Solutions Analyst at SciQuest, where responsibilities included the architecture and deployment of Business Systems for Fortune 500 companies. As a Solutions Architect at Upside Software, Darren excelled in gathering requirements and developing project plans, ensuring successful implementations. With a foundational background at IBM Global Services, Darren specialized in architecting and deploying Tivoli monitoring solutions. Earlier career experiences include roles at ISMA Canada and Alberta Municipal Affairs, where engagement in network engineering and system analysis solidified technical expertise. Educational credentials include a Bachelor of Engineering in Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications from the University of Alberta and a degree in Electronics Engineering Technology from NAIT.