Derek Anderson
@derekanderson
I build and optimize petabyte-scale enterprise storage and data-protection platforms.
United StatesWhat I'm looking for
I've built and operated petabyte-scale storage platforms for Freeman Health System and Walmart Global Tech, supporting healthcare, cybersecurity, forensic, incident response, and eDiscovery workloads.
At Freeman Health System, I administer Pure Storage, Cohesity, Veeam, Cisco MDS, and Brocade environments for 24/7 clinical operations. I reduced Pure Storage utilization from 94% to 70% and Cohesity utilization from 91% to 72% while expanding performance and capacity headroom.
At Walmart Global Tech, I implemented an 8 PB Dell ECS object-storage platform for a $5 million forensic laboratory modernization initiative and supported roughly 40 PB of cybersecurity infrastructure. I led a critical data-center relocation with zero data loss and uninterrupted operations.
I bring hands-on experience across SAN, NAS, object storage, VMware, Windows Server, Linux, data protection, capacity planning, and cross-layer troubleshooting. I also contribute to vendor evaluations, RFPs, platform modernization, and mentoring as storage environments grow.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Storage Engineer
Freeman Health System
Aug 2025 - Present (1 year 1 month)
Administer Pure Storage, Cohesity, and Veeam platforms supporting 24/7 healthcare operations and high-I/O clinical workloads. Expanded Pure Storage infrastructure by upgrading three arrays, increasing performance and capacity headroom.
Senior Systems Engineer
Walmart Global Tech
May 2022 - May 2025 (3 years)
Architected and managed Dell storage solutions supporting SOC, incident response, cyber threat intelligence, forensic, and eDiscovery teams. Supported approximately 500 servers and workloads across heterogeneous storage and backup platforms in domestic and international locations.
Advanced Systems Engineer
Walmart Global Tech
Mar 2020 - May 2022 (2 years 2 months)
Implemented an 8 PB Dell ECS object-storage platform as part of a $5 million forensic laboratory modernization initiative. Evaluated and onboarded Pure Storage and Cohesity, expanding enterprise storage and data-protection capabilities.
Systems Engineer
Walmart Global Tech
Oct 2017 - Mar 2020 (2 years 5 months)
Managed Dell Compellent SAN infrastructure supporting forensic and eDiscovery teams and reliable evidence storage. Troubleshot storage, host, and server issues and introduced two storage vendors to expand platform options.
IT Manager
Newland and Company P.C.
Jun 2015 - Jun 2017 (2 years)
Managed server lifecycle, storage systems, VMware, Windows Server, Active Directory, service desk operations, and capacity planning.
Entry-Level IT
Newland and Company
Nov 2013 - Jun 2015 (1 year 7 months)
Provided local and remote technical support across Windows, Active Directory, hardware, software, and network environments.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Montana Tech - University of Montana
Bachelor of Science, Network Technology
2012 - 2015
Bachelor of Science in Network Technology from Montana Tech - University of Montana, completed in 2015.
University of Montana Western
Bachelor of Arts, Business & Information Technology
1996 - 2000
Bachelor of Arts in Business & Information Technology from the University of Montana Western, completed in 2000.
GIAC
GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN), Windows Security
Certified as a GIAC Certified Windows Security Administrator (GCWN).
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
United StatesAuthorized to work in
Salary expectations
Social media
Skills
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