Derek Hay

Derek Hay

Field CIO at CDW | IT Transformation Leader and Trusted Advisor | Helping Organizations Achieve Business Outcomes Enabled by Technology, People, and Process | From Vision To Value

CDW

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Experience34+ Years
LevelCXO

Executive Overview

As a technology executive, I have a consistent record of leading successful, large-scale IT transformation initiatives at the highest levels of business. I excel at delivering cutting-edge infrastructure capabilities, achieving rapid improvements in quality and service, and driving efficiency to dramatically reduce operational costs while effectively managing risk and compliance. By effectively merging a diverse technology background and highly collaborative leadership style, I am able to quickly bring together the best resources, communicate complex issues to any audience, and inspire my teams forward toward successful outcomes. CORE COMPETENCIES Technology Transformation, IT Operations, Infrastructure Engineering, Service Delivery, Company-Wide Initiatives, Network Security, Efficiency & Optimization, Cost Control, Quality & Service Improvement, M&A IT Integration, Best Practices, Regulatory Compliance, Vendor/Supplier Management, Mentoring & Team Building, Stakeholder Relations, Technology Governance, Partnerships & Alliances, Solution Innovation

Career Timeline

Professional employment history
  • CDWCurrent
    Sep 2021–Present· 5 yrs
    • Chief Information Officer, FieldCurrent
      2024–Present
    • Executive Technology Strategist
      Sep 2021–2024
  • 2005–Sep 2021· 16 yrs 8 mos
    • Technology Operations Director, Senior Vice President
      2019–Sep 2021
    • Infrastructure Engineering Director, SVP
      2016–2019
    • End User Technology Services, Vice President
      2010–2016
    • External Connectivity Manager, VP
      2005–2010
  • 1995–2005· 10 yrs
    • Senior Manager, Application Development
      2003–2005
    • Enterprise Network Services Manager
      2001–2003
    • Manager, Information Technology Infrastructure
      1999–2001
    • LAN Manager
      1997–1999
    • LAN Analyst
      1995–1997
    • LAN Analyst
      1995–1995
  • 1992–1994· 2 yrs
    • Contact Center Agent / Helpdesk Analyst
      1992–1994

Education

Master of Science

Management (Graduated Cum Laude)

Walsh College

Bachelor of Science

Management Information Systems

Oakland University

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NetworkingIT ManagementLeadershipInformation TechnologyRisk ManagementVendor ManagementManagementSDLCBusiness Process ImprovementBusiness AnalysisMiddlewareNetwork ServicesIT OperationsIT TransformationProcess ImprovementDisaster RecoveryDevOpsITILBankingIT Strategy