Derek Hanson

Active Term: 11/2024 - 11/2025 

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Senior Director, Solutions Engineering​
Vonage

Derek Hanson has been in the technology industry for over 20 years and is currently a Senior Director for Vonage in their Solutions Engineering organization. There, he leads an elite team of software engineers focused on building custom solutions for large and enterprise businesses.

His team operates with an Agile mindset allowing for predictable delivery while also being able to delight their customers with regular advancements. His team includes cybersecurity as a key component to their software development and deployment processes. Prior to working for Vonage,

​Derek was a key contributor to many other tech companies with responsibilities in various disciplines such as security, networking, voice engineering, executive IT support, and solutions engineering. Derek holds a BS in Mass Communications at Middle Tennessee State University

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