Derrick Kruse

Derrick Kruse is a seasoned telecommunications professional with over 22 years of experience in the industry. He holds certifications as a Cisco Certified Network Associate (CCNA) and a Juniper Networks Certified Associate (JNCIA-Junos). Derrick has received training certificates in various specialized areas such as Cisco BSCI and Cisco Advanced Services 'Building Core Networks with OSPF, BGP, and MPLS Boot Camp.' Currently, he serves as the Lead of the Windstream Data Implementation Engineering team, where he oversees the Data Network, including routers, switches, route reflectors, and co-location equipment. Derrick has a strong background in budgeting, forecasting, MOP creation for Change Controls, and is known for his detail-oriented and fast-learning abilities.