Darrin has been working in the technology industry for over 22 years developing strategic business plans, channel strategies, and GTM strategies around Compliance, Cybersecurity, CMMC, Governance, and general software and specialized hardware for both large and small businesses.
He has supported companies such as IBM, DELL, SUSE, and more, and previously owned his own small business as a DoD contractor, developing solutions for the Navy and the Army. Darrin also holds multiple certifications in technology, and business processes, and is a CMMC specialist for Bulletproof.
Long-standing Microsoft Solutions Partner for Modern Work, Digital & App Innovation Azure, Infrastructure Azure, Data & AI, and Security with specializations in Cloud Security, Identity & Access Management, Data Security, and Threat Protection.
Member of the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association
Awarded General Services Administration (GSA) Multiple Award Schedule (MAS) with holder of Highly Adaptive Cybersecurity Services (HACS)
Certified Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) Practitioner Organization

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