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Derek Kruger

@derekkruger

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Senior Technical Project Manager specializing in Microsoft cloud and security.

United States

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking senior-level roles leading Microsoft cloud and security projects where I can drive strategic implementations, improve processes, manage cross-functional teams, and deliver measurable cost and performance improvements.

I am a Senior Technical Project Manager with an MBA and 20 years of experience leading complex Microsoft cloud and security projects, translating technical concepts for engineers and executives to ensure alignment and delivery.

My background includes hands-on technical work across Microsoft 365, Azure, Teams Voice, Purview, CoPilot, and Defender, combined with IT infrastructure expertise such as Windows Server, Active Directory, virtualization, and ITSM.

I have a track record of reducing costs and accelerating implementations—examples include a state-wide Teams Voice migration, 50% faster Active Directory/Exchange integration, a 50% reduction in backup expenditures, and decreasing technology spend by over 10% for a 24x7 international production environment.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Senior Technical Project Manager

eGroup Enabling Technologies

Jan 2021 - Jan 2025 (4 years)

Spearheaded strategic Microsoft Cloud and Security projects, managing plans, budgets, and resources from pilot to production and delivering multi-year migrations and security deployments.

Azure Microsoft Defender Project Management Vendor Management Budget Management Agile Waterfall

Network Manager

DRG Technologies

Jan 2014 - Jan 2021 (7 years)

Led a distributed international IT team supporting 24x7 manufacturing operations, ensured network stability and reduced technology spend by over 10% through process and vendor improvements.

Network Administration Systems Administration ITSM Team Leadership Budget Management Virtualization Disaster Recovery Vendor Management

Windows Systems Administrator

Rackspace Hosting

Jan 2012 - Jan 2014 (2 years)

Delivered mission-critical Windows Server support for Fortune 500 clients, maintaining high availability and operational excellence under Rackspace's Fanatical Support model.