Derek Bell

Derek Bell has a strong background in information technology and solutions architecture. Derek started their career at Coastal Carolina University as an Information Technology Specialist from June 1999 to August 2003. Derek then joined Burroughs & Chapin Company as a Systems Administrator from August 2003 to May 2010. From June 2010 to October 2012, Derek worked as a Technical Consultant at eGroup, Inc. Technology Solutions for Serious Competitors. Derek then joined Sirius Computer Solutions as a Converged Infrastructure and Storage Architect from October 2012 to January 2016. After that, they worked at CDI LLC as a Technical Account Manager from January 2016 to June 2016. Currently, Derek is working at ROVE as a Senior Solutions Architect since June 2016.

Derek Bell attended Coastal Carolina University from 1999 to 2003, where they earned a Bachelor of Science degree in Information Systems with a focus on Computer Science. Derek has also obtained various certifications from reputable institutions, including EMCTA XtremIO- XtremIO Solutions and Design Specialist from Dell EMC in November 2017, Double VCP – Data Center Virtualization & Desktop Mobility from VMware in January 2017, EMCTA VNX - VNX Technology Architect from Dell EMC in August 2012, and Amazon Web Services Cloud Practitioner from Amazon Web Services (AWS) in June 2023. Additionally, they hold certifications such as EMC Proven Professional, EMC SourceOne E-Mail Management Administration, Isilon Certified Storage Professional, VMware Certified Professional (VCP6-DTM), and VMware Certified Professional (VCP4 - VCP5 - VCP6-DCV), although the specific months and years when these certifications were obtained are not provided.