Derek Walker

Derek Walker has a diverse range of work experience, with their most recent role being as the CISO at understand.ai since May 2023. Prior to that, they were an IT Manager at the same company from April 2022. Derek also served as an Information Technology Specialist there from September 2021 to March 2022.

Before joining understand.ai, Derek worked as a Contractor - Systems Architect at Cisco Systems from October 2008 to July 2015. In this role, they were responsible for network design, implementation, virtualization, network storage, and software development for Cisco's GOLD learning labs.

Prior to their time at Cisco Systems, Derek worked as a Critical Care R.N. at UCLA Medical Center from March 2007 to October 2008. Their responsibilities included patient care for cardiothoracic ICU patients, including heart/lung transplants, bridge to transplant devices, and general post-surgical care.

Earlier in their career, Derek worked at Cisco Systems as an IT Information Security / IPS Software Developer from July 1999 to October 2006, focusing on information security and software development.

Overall, Derek Walker has extensive experience in IT management, information security, systems architecture, and critical care nursing.

Derek Walker has a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse from the University of Louisiana at Monroe. There is no specific information available regarding the start or end year of their education at this institution.