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derekhans/README.md

👋 Hi, I'm Derek Hanson

🎯 Enterprise Technology Leader | Identity & Access Management | Cloud Architecture | Digital Transformation Strategist

Nice to meet you! I’m a seasoned technology executive with 20+ years of experience driving strategic innovation across enterprise IT, cybersecurity, and cloud transformation. I thrive at the intersection of leadership, architecture, and execution—translating vision into scalable solutions that deliver real-world value.


🚀 What I Do

  • 🧠 Digital Transformation & IT Strategy
    Led global transformation programs for Fortune 500 companies, aligning IT with business goals, modernizing systems, and driving double-digit improvements in satisfaction and performance.

  • 🔐 Identity & Access Management
    Architected and led enterprise IAM programs managing 20,000+ identities using SailPoint, MIM, Okta, Entra, and more—achieving a 78% reduction in audit findings and full compliance with HIPAA, PCI, SOX, GDPR, and others.

  • ☁️ Cloud & Infrastructure Modernization
    Founded a Cloud Center of Excellence and designed multi-cloud strategies (Azure & AWS), implementing DevSecOps, Zero Trust, and automation—saving $4M+ annually.

  • 🤖 Automation & DevSecOps
    Built automation pipelines using PowerShell, Terraform, CI/CD, and cloud functions—reducing incidents by 80% and time-to-market from weeks to hours.

  • 💻 Digital Experience & Collaboration
    Modernized enterprise productivity platforms using Microsoft 365, Teams, SharePoint, Viva, and VOIP/PSTN—enhancing user experience, enabling hybrid work, and unifying communications across global teams.


🏆 Selected Wins

  • 💸 Saved $45M+ in CapEx and $22M in OpEx by eliminating redundancies and aligning vendor partnerships.
  • 🏬 Modernized IT infrastructure for 17,000+ retail locations and 36,000 employees, improving performance and reliability at scale.
  • 📈 Boosted satisfaction with IT services from 54% → 83% by realigning strategy, team focus, and engagement models.
  • ⚙️ Designed a fully automated onboarding/offboarding pipeline—seamlessly integrating HR + IT for a smoother employee experience.

🧰 Tech Toolbox

Cloud & Infrastructure: Azure, AWS, Terraform, Docker, Kubernetes
IAM & Security: Entra, Active Directory, MIM, SailPoint, Okta, Ping, SCIM, SAML, PAM
Automation: PowerShell, Python, Azure Functions, GitHub Actions
DevOps & Monitoring: Azure DevOps, GitHub, GitLab, Atlassian, Jenkins, App Insights, Sentinel, Splunk
Collaboration & Experience: Microsoft 365, Google Workspaces, Slack, Zoom, Teams, SharePoint, Viva


🧠 Certifications

  • Microsoft Certified: Cybersecurity Architect Expert, Azure Solutions Architect, DevOps Engineer Expert
  • Kepner-Tregoe: Strategic Alignment & Problem Solving

"Great tech isn't built by chance—it's built with clarity, strategy, and relentless execution."

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