Derek Vasquez

• Enhanced security measures by designing and implementing comprehensive network and system architecture strategies for the City of San Antonio.
• Streamlined enterprise-wide security policies, improving overall compliance with industry standards and regulations like NIST, CJIS, and CISA.
• Collaborated closely with IT leadership providing expert counsel on key decisions related to information security investments.
• Oversaw vendor risk management efforts, ensuring third-party providers met organizational security requirements before granting access to sensitive data or systems.

• • Accomplished various IT tasks and deliverables for multiple local and federal government organizations.
  • Served as enterprise security architect for utilities company where assessed risk and security posture for organization.
  • Maintained IT systems for DOL agency and US Veterans Affairs to provide critical messaging, infrastructure, and collaborative services.

• • Architected and engineered cloud adoption strategy which consisted of Microsoft 365 tenant to tenant migration project.
  • Developed AI based chatbots using Azure AI Studio and IBM Watsonx, utilizing machine learning technologies with LLMs and OpenAI.

• • Served as Director of Cloud Engineering within organization of 338 staff, spearheading innovative, tactical solutions for resource allocation and strategic multi-cloud planning to maximize ROI while ensuring quality products were provided to various customers.
  • Established operational processes using security analytics tools to address client-specific metrics while directing AWS and Azure cloud technologies to best suit customer requirements.
  • Developed high-performing teams by providing mentorship, guidance, and opportunities for professional growth.
  • Cultivated a positive work environment that fostered employee engagement, increased retention rates, and boosted overall team morale.

• Actively engaged in CI/CD pipelines which supported development of organizational applications.
• Applied agile methodologies to projects and managed timelines, sprints, milestones, and key deliverables.
• Performed migration of core services to Azure environment and began adoption of cloud-first strategy for organization.

• • Led as Senior IT Manager over Computing Systems Infrastructure Division, providing services for over 13,500 City employees throughout 40 departments. Oversaw all staff functions and operations within division.
  • Managed and worked closely with 41 staff members, with 5 direct reports, across 8 sections.
  • Drafted long term IT strategic plans, 5-year capital plans and annual operating budgets, equipment lifecycle management, and government contracts to maintain organizational services.
  • Maintained Health Department cloud and on-premises based environments, which consisted of SharePoint sites, Power Apps, and system infrastructure.
  • Architected various solutions based on Microsoft IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS offerings as part of cloud adoption initiatives.

• Managed on-premises messaging services 99.999% uptime for over 13,500 members and migrated 10,500 exchange mailboxes from Exchange 2010 to Exchange Online under 1 year.
• Served as solutions architect for design and lead engineer for configuring and implementing Azure AD & Office 365, using extensive knowledge of Active Directory, Azure AD, and ADFS.
• Configured Power Platform environments to support data workflows, management, and reporting with Power BI.
• Complied with various government requirements to manage sensitive data to include HIPAA, PCI, and PHI.
• Established sensitivity labels, retention policies, and data governance both on premise and in cloud platforms.

• Performed as multi-faceted infrastructure architect and consultant for various clients in private and public sectors.
• Managed various IT projects and applied best practice solutions and industry standards in program and product development.

• Rebuilt technology posture to support thriving 400-million-dollar construction company that grew from 185 employees in 2011 to 315 employees in 2014, with 250 mobile users spread across 3 branch offices and 35 remote job sites throughout Texas.
• As IT Manager established agile technology strategy, developing security policies for data and identity, managing operating budgets, life-cycle management, and implementing initiatives through partner and vendor engagements.

• Served as lead systems and network administrator on 7-member team, managing daily operations at tier-3 level for over 1,000 users in local and remote units across Texas, responsible for Active Directory management, Exchange, and SharePoint services.
• Developed architecture and established remote data center with 5-member team which consisted of common infrastructure components (power/cooling/storage/cabinets/networking).
• Deployed to various remote locations to instruct on best operational practices regarding identity management and security policies. Additionally, performed audits on remote sites to ensure compliance with established Air Force / Texas Air National Guard requirements.

• Supervised team of 4 technicians while managing all core technology services, to include network security, Active Directory, data access and sharing, server management, and Exchange 2007 based email.
• Performed IT budgeting, established strategic goals, and creative solutions management for 80 employees.
• Developed architecture design, performed implementation, and validated all services, including web coding and design, were operational. Consulted on these services for various customers and their respective IT Departments.